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Lottery Hurunui Kaikoura Marlborough Earthquake Relief Fund February 2017 grants

Name Amount Purpose
Barnardos New Zealand Incorporated $35,000 For additional social work support to earthquake impacted families in the Hurunui District. The grant will support the emotional wellbeing of families.
Waiau Tennis Club $13,876 To repair earthquake damaged outdoor areas, including the children’s play area. The grant will improve health and safety for facility users and improve wellbeing through recreation.
Kaikoura Rugby Football Club $20,000 To provide transport for six teams to participate in games relocated to Canterbury. The club used to travel to Marlborough but now must travel further to Canterbury due to closure of the earthquake damaged main road. The grant will enable club members and supporters to continue participating in their sporting activities.
Kaikoura Information and Tourism Incorporated $14,675 To provide four community events, contributing to community connectedness, participation and wellbeing.
Crossroads (Marlborough) Charitable Trust $30,000 To repair and improve the Ward Hall outdoor play area which is used by the local playgroup and others. The grant will contribute to the physical and emotional wellbeing of the Ward community.
The Kaikoura Education Trust $50,000 For a new community hub and a wellbeing promotional campaign. The hub has been identified by the Kaikoura Recovery Plan as a key project to aid community recovery and wellbeing, with the grant contributing to operational as well as project costs.
Kaikoura Volunteer Fire Brigade $12,000 To provide workshops for all volunteer fire brigade members who were part of the Kaikoura Civil Defence response to the November earthquake, including many from outside the district. Sharing experiences and what was learnt from the earthquake response will enable volunteers to deal successfully with future events. The grant will contribute to improved community wellbeing.
Marlborough Community Law Centre Incorporated $44,000 For additional services in Kaikoura to support people with legal issues related to the earthquake, including additional travel costs due to road closure. The grant will support the emotional wellbeing of clients of this service by improving access to free legal advice.
Te Whare Putea Charitable Trust $7,000 To develop an outdoor area at the Kaikoura Scout Den used by the youth council and a number of other groups. Some outdoor recreational facilities and areas were damaged in the earthquake. This grant will provide an outdoor gathering and meeting space, especially for youth, contributing to increased emotional wellbeing.
Te Hauora O Ngāti Rarua Ltd $10,000 For travel by the group’s Earthquake Whānau Ora Navigator who supports earthquake affected families in Marlborough. The grant will support the emotional and physical wellbeing of families by facilitating their access to this mobile service.
Seddon School $2,800 To paint murals on damaged parts of the school with the help of a specialist art teacher. The grant will contribute to the emotional wellbeing of the school community, involving them in a project to improve the physical environment of the school.
Cheviot Promotions Incorporated $28,000 To develop a marketing plan to encourage more visitors to Cheviot. The earthquake has caused a significant reduction in visitors due to ongoing road closures, impacting on both local businesses and the wider community. The grant will contribute to an improved sense of wellbeing for Cheviot residents by bringing a sense of vibrancy and attracting visitors to the town.
Kaikoura Junior Tennis Club $5,262 To support the increased costs of a professional tennis coach travelling regularly to Kaikoura and for equipment to support young people
Crossroads (Marlborough) Charitable Trust $30,000 To repair and upgrade a community recreation area and facilities at K?kereng?, including the community hall. The grant will contribute to the physical and emotional wellbeing of this isolated community by improving these community facilities.
Takahanga Bowls Incorporated $12,000 For repairs to the club’s earthquake damaged paths and access ways that weren’t covered by insurance. The grant will contribute to the health, safety and physical wellbeing of club members.
Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust $49,717 To employ a Hurunui Recovery Team Outreach Co-ordinator for 12 months. This position is part of the Hurunui Recovery plan. The Co-ordinator will support the emotional wellbeing of Hurunui residents by providing a well-coordinated response to community recovery.
Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust $63,382 To employ a Workforce Wellbeing Facilitator for 12 months to support workers (paid and unpaid) who are supporting the earthquake recovery work in Hurunui. The grant will contribute to the wellbeing of key workers through the provision of this service.
Kaikoura District Council $63,000 To continue the Events Co-ordinator role within the Kaikoura Recovery Team. The grant will support community connectedness and emotional wellbeing by providing free events that promote community participation and fun.
Kaikoura District Council $95,000 To employ a Recovery Team Outreach Co-ordinator and an Information Management Co-ordinator for Kaikoura. The grant will contribute to the physical and emotional wellbeing of the Kaikoura community, enabling a coordinated, well-informed approach to earthquake recovery and community wellbeing in the district.
Waiau Rugby Club $17,435 To repair earthquake damage to the club rooms which are widely used as a community facility for Waiau. The grant will contribute to improved safety and the physical and emotional wellbeing of the Waiau community.

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