Fire-hit community gets relief

An Insurance Business Magazine article.

“It is still too early to understand the full impact of this blaze, but we want to ensure there is minimal delay in supporting those worst affected.”

Those were the words of Minister for Emergency Management Kiri Allan when she revealed that the government would be contributing $20,000 to the Mayoral relief fund that had been set up by Far North Mayor John Carter in response to the 2,400-hectare Waiharara fire that started on December 18.

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