The NZFS has a welfare team dedicated to coordinating assistance for personnel and their families who have been affected by the Christchurch earthquake.
The Welfare team is operating from Christchurch City Station and is responding to requests received from firefighters and their families to manage their immediate and ongoing welfare needs as a result of the earthquake.
The welfare team can be contacted on (03) 371-3647. All calls are totally confidential.
Any firefighter or family member affected by the earthquake, in any way, are encouraged to contact the welfare number for assistance and support.
Download PDF: NZFS Welfare Response pack - Christchurch Earthquake
Download PDF: NZFS Welfare Advice and Info Sheets - Christchurch Earthquake
For all Christchurch residents, there are a wide range of support services that can be accessed.
National civil defence website
Local civil defence information for the Canterbury region
Police, other emergency services and specialist teams are in the area and support is on its way from other areas of New Zealand.
Information about applications for support if you were injured in the earthquake
Stronger Christchurch - rebuilding the Garden City together
Civil defence and welfare information
Civil defence and welfare information
Including Ministerial media statements and quake recovery briefings
Provides people affected by the quake access to professional, competent and fair trade service providers to assist in remedying damage caused to property
You can also call the BIZ Information line on 0800 42 49 46
For health and safety and employment relations advice http://www.dol.govt.nz/quake/
Updates about tax matters, Working for Families Tax Credits, Child Support, KiwiSaver and Student Loans.
Information updates
Updates relating to court matters, fines and other justice-related services in Canterbury. 24-hour freephone: 0800 324 627
Health and Social Services - Doctors, GP's, counseling
Practical advice and information to help your business recover from the Canterbury earthquake
Dedicated to helping victims of the latest Christchurch earthquake find temporary accommodation.