The Horowhenua District is now in recovery mode after a mini-tornado ripped through nearly 50 homes last week, leaving behind serious damage.
Horowhenua District Council's response to the severe weather event was immediate. While there are still a small number of tasks to complete, the majority of property clean-up has been done
A contribution of $263,461 so far has been made to the Mayoral Relief Fund and 13 applications have been received. Those that are accepted should receive their grants by Friday.
The council received in excess of 130 requests for help from people and organisations impacted by the tornado.
"We've received many requests for help ranging from welfare support to tree felling, debris clean up and building assessments," the council's chief executive Monique Davidson said.