The NRF team is hoping all football whānau are hunkering down safe through Cyclone Gabrielle - we know large parts of Northland and Auckland have been hammered in this wild weather, with storm damage and powercuts everywhere, and more forecast as of Monday afternoon. 

The NRF team will be in touch with clubs in the coming days to see what assistance we can offer - essentially all football activity like training or meetings are on hold until the storm has passed, check your club's social media for the latest. 

For now, it's a matter of following official advice, reducing travel, staying safe and checking in on neighbours.  Stay safe everyone. 

Resources 

Feel free to use this list yourself or pass it on to members or anyone who needs it - sharing is caring! 

• To report any issues with the football club to local Councils when it's safe to do so, use these links:  
  • Far North
  • Whangarei 
  • Auckland

Northland 

• Follow the Northland Civil Defence Facebook page for the latest 
• Northland Civil Defence homepage 

South Auckland

• Manurewa Marae – 0800 000 110
• I am Māngere – send a direct message via their facebook page alternatively they have a 24/7 evacuation centre.  Address: Moana Nui A Kiwa Recreation Centre, Mangere. 36 Mascot Avenue, Mangere Town Centre.  They have a full suite of support services to assist families affected by or displaced by the floods including food packages, health care providers, Kainga Ora, Ministry of social development – civil defence hardship payment assistance.
• Turuki Healthcare – 0800 887854 (8am -7pm).  They can provide support for those that need kai. Prescriptions, nurse and GP consults.  They can also help you to access MSD and civil defence support.
• Brown Buttabean - Dave Letele and his team at BBM are helping out at the Emergency Assistance Centre on Domain Road in Mangere and are regularly distributing food parcels around South Auckland. Check their Facebook page for the latest locations.
• Manukau Urban Māori Authority food bank - 31 Calthorp Close, Favona. Open Monday 9am-3pm. Call 0800 686 232 for food parcels and 24/7 support. Accepting donations, particularly of mops, buckets, towels, cleaning products, clothing, and bedding. Donate money directly to 12-3076-0574645-00

 West Auckland

• Waipareira – 0800 924 942 (8am – 8pm).  Foodbank open from 9-4
• Hub West – food, clothing, blankets available, water, hot drinks, hot shower, electronics charged and accessible bathrooms27 and 29 Corban Avenue, HendersonDrop off non-financial donations at above address or call 09 8384820.
• Visionwest Community Trust – food parcels. If you need support: Phone the support line – 0800 990 026 or come to the Whānau Centre, 97 Glendale Road, Glen Eden, open weekdays 9am – 4pm.● If you need emergency food and can travel: Come to the Pātaka Kai, 97 Glendale Road, Glen Eden; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday; between Noon and 2pm. 

East Auckland 

• Ruapōtaka Marae – accommodation support, food parcels, clothing106 Line Road, Glen Innes. Open Monday 9am-8pmCall 0800 276 8252 

 All Auckland

• Civil Defence Auckland flood resource sheet 
• Auckland Watercare updates   
• Auckland Civil Defence updates 
• Waka Kotahi Auckland and Northland
• Auckland emergency shelter 
• Aktive emergency funding 
• Urgent accommodation assistance – 0800 22 22 00
• Ministry of Social Development – 0800 400 100
• Watercare faults and emergencies – 09 442 2222
• Gurdwaras – bulk supplies of rice, pasta, and essentials. Locations North, West and SouthContact CJ Rattwate (02041015772) or Daljit (021 803 512) if you need an urgent pack to pick up or if you can help provide transport to those in need
• Student Volunteer Army – Clean up assistance (non-urgent) City-wide 
  • To request help, fill out this form
  • To volunteer, fill out this form
• Nurturing Families – nappies and other family support. Donate directly to 38-9022-0247806-00
• Civil Defence CentresAuckland Emergency Management has opened three Civil Defence Centres to assist those that have been displaced or need assistance in any way. Call 0800 22 22 00 for more information. 
  • Saint Leonards Road School, 15 St. Leonards Road, Kelston.
  • Massey University’s Albany Campus in the Sir Neil Walters Lecture Theatre (enter through Gate 1 of the Massey University East Precinct, Albany Highway SH17)
  • Manu Tukutuku, 32 Riverton Drive, Randwick Park

Article added: Wednesday 01 February 2023