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Rural Support

Rural Support

There are a number of rural support intiatives in place to support farmers during and after emergencies. These include Tax Flexibility Options, Rural Women New Zealand, farm Business Advice Fund, Mayoral Relief Funds and Civil Defence Payments; along with clean up support, animal welfare and wellbeing support. Linked here for more information.

The Government has unlocked funding to support the rural sector - called Enhanced Task Force Green - more information at this link.

Cyclone Gabrielle Recovery - MPI factsheet for farmers, growers, agribusiness and Maori landowners - link here.

Assistance

Our pets and livestock are a large part of our lives. In an emergency ensuring their welfare is, for many people, very important.

  • For general advice and assistance, or information about road access and telecommunications, or you need assistance sourcing water and supplemental food for your pets contact South Waikato Civil Defence (07) 885 0778.
  • For animal welfare advice or assistance contact the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) (Animal Welfare) 0800 00 83 33.
  • For farmer support, contact Rural Support Trust 0800 787 254 (0800 RURAL HELP).
  • If you need assistance sourcing water and supplemental feed for your livestock, contact Federated Farmers on 0800 327 646 (0800 FARMING).
  • If you need help with reinstating fencing, contact Civil Defence or Rural Support Trust 0800 787 254 (0800 RURAL HELP).

South Waikato Veterinarian Clinics

  • South Waikato Vet Services Ltd - Main Clinic 19 Swanson St, Tokoroa (07) 886 6413 A/H (07) 886 6413
  • South Waikato Vet Services Ltd - Branch Clinic 75 Tīrau St, Putāruru (07) 883 3018 A/H (07) 886 6413
  • Tokoroa & District Veterinary Services 67 Ashworth St, Tokoroa (07) 886 6119 24 HRS
  • Vetora, Putāruru Kensington St, Putāruru (07) 883 7392 24 HRS
  • Tīrau Veterinary Centre 5 Patetere Rd, Tīrau (07) 883 1667 A/H 027 493 5825
  • Cow Care Ltd 515 Pakaraka Rd, Tapapa, Tīrau (07) 883 4717

South Waikato Kennels and Catteries

  • Domain Rd Kennels and Cattery 56 Domain Rd, Putāruru (07) 883 3177 or 027 465 7410
  • Paws and Claws Retreat 3862 SH1, Tokoroa (07) 280 8817
  • Tokoroa Animal Lodge Main Rd, Tokoroa (07) 886 0999

South Waikato Pet Friendly Accommodation

  • Redwood Lodge Motel Tokoroa 1/ 4185 SH, Tokoroa (07) 886 8209
  • Arohena Campground Wharepapa South (Department of Conservation land)
  • Putāruru Arms Motor Inn 92 Tīrau St, Putāruru (07) 883 8307
  • Tīrau Motor Inn 54 SH1, Tīrau (07) 883 1111
  • Beez Neez Flashpackers & Eatery 6469 SH1, Atiamuri (07) 333 1718

Reporting Lost Animals

Identification may be difficult if an animal has lost its ID tag, or it has been torn off in the attempt to flee an earthquake.

  • If you find a farm animal and are not sure about its ownership, contact MPI 0800 00 83 33, or South Waikato Animal Control (07) 885 0340 A/H (07) 885 0774 or South Waikato SPCA (07) 886 7722.
  • If you find a pet that you do not own and it requires immediate medical attention please take it to your local veterinarian or South Waikato SPCA (07) 886 7722.
  • If you need help with an animal rescue, contact South Waikato SPCA (07) 886 7722, South Waikato Animal Control (07) 885 0340 A/H (07) 885 0774 or South Waikato Civil Defence (07) 885 0778.
  • If you find injured native wildlife contact Department of Conservation Taupō: (07) 376 0072 or Waikato: (07) 858 1000.
  • For non-native species contact your local veterinarian or South Waikato SPCA (07) 886 7722.
  • If you have lost or found a pet, visit this link or call the NZ Companion Animal Register 0508 LOSTPET (567 873) or your local veterinarian.

First Aid Kit for Dogs

If you have dogs it is a good idea to have some basic first aid items on hand.

Download a comprehensive Dog First Aid Kit here.

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