Flooding in Gisborne Tairāwhiti district
A state of emergency has been declared by Civil Defence in Gisborne Tairāwhiti district following heavy rainfall.
If your property has been damaged, please remember to contact your private insurer. They’ll talk you through the claim process, including for any damage covered by EQC, and let you know what you need to do next.
If you’re unsure who to contact or you don’t have your insurer’s details available, follow the advice on our lodgement page(external link) or contact us(external link) and we'll talk you through the process.