Whangarei District Council

"Whangarei District Council, with two main dams, has provided reassurance to neighbouring districts." "We've got the Northland Rural Support Trust - together with the Ministry for Primary Industries - doing a great job taking care of farmers and growers." Many private companies had worked longer hours, turned around work or deliveries faster and even donated goods - including some scarce items- to the response. Recognising the financial impact the drought was having on some, both Work and Income and Inland Revenue were working with Northlanders to provide financial assistance, and other assistance is also available.