HMT COVID19 Hardship Assistance Grant

HARDSHIP GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN AND ISOLATION

 

Hokotehi is aware that in these weeks of isolation and times of uncertainty some aspects of everyday life may have become difficult for some members. With the assistance of Te Pūni Kōkiri and Te Arawhiti, HMT has a limited pool of funds to assist our Hokotehi members who may need a bit of extra help with a one-off hardship grant.

Please note that these grants are not replacements for the extensive government assistance already available for employees and employers, renters and tenants, mortgage payments and for cash flow/tax payments assistance. For more information on government assistance, please see the COVID19 website for the latest information. https://covid19.govt.nz/government-actions/financial-support/

 

There are 2 categories of Hardship grant that members can apply for:-

A – Household Grant                                                                                            Guide: $200 per application

1. Fuel, electricity and heating bills/supply of diesel and/or firewood
2. Food and medicines
3. Freight expenses of essential needs
4. Assistance with extra costs for phone and other means of connectivity

Members who apply for this grant category should detail what difficulties they are experiencing and how the grant monies will be utilised. Only 1 application per household.

 

B – Business Grant                                                                                               Guide: $400 per application

1. Assistance for our fishing community with boat/engine repairs and certification
2. ‘Starting back up’ assistance for self-employed members to get your business back in operation after lockdown

Available to HMT members who own a New Zealand registered business and who have experienced a minimum of 30% decline in income as a direct result of COVID19, from Jan 2020 to time of application. Details on how the grant monies will be utilised are needed with your application.

 

How much can you apply for?

The Hardship grants are intended as one-off payments to ease our members through this time.

For assistance with items listed under the Household Grant A category you can apply for a grant up to $200.

For Business Grant B we are offering a grant of $400 for members to assist with re-commencing fishing, farming and business activities.

 

Eligibility Criteria

• You must be a current registered member of HMT over the age of 18
• Only 1 application will be considered per household
• Proof of ID and bank account number should accompany your grant application
• You may only apply for 1 grant category – you may not apply for both
• Only available to members residing in New Zealand/Chatham Islands – not applicable to members living overseas
• Members must declare that they are experiencing extenuating hardship as a direct result of COVID19

 

How do I apply?

Simply fill in the COVID-19 hardship assistance criteria and form Final and send it to the HMT office by email: office@kopinga.co.nz

Or contact the office 0800 MORIORI for assistance with filling in your form.

Please ensure your application is accompanied by

• Proof of ID – Drivers licence/passport
• Bank Account Deposit slip showing account number
• Signed declaration on last page of form

 

Applications close Wednesday 15 April 2020