Connecting communities in need with temporary accommodation services following displacement from their homes after a Civil Defence Emergency.

Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) activates in response to significant civil defence emergencies that displace people from their damaged homes for longer than 2 weeks, such as an earthquake, flood or cyclone.

TAS is temporary support for those who have been displaced from their damaged homes and are working towards returning home or waiting to confirm the specific circumstances for their home.

If TAS is activated in your region, you can register for temporary accommodation support.

Registration process

If you or your property is in immediate danger, dial 111 for Police, Fire or Ambulance.

If you need emergency shelter in the immediate aftermath of an emergency event, contact your local civil defence group for support:

Find your civil defence group - Civil defence

If you require temporary accommodation because of displacement unrelated to a civil defence emergency, or if TAS is not currently active in your region, the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) may be able to help.

To make an enquiry about Temporary Accommodation Assistance (TAA) for the 2022 floods in Nelson/Tasman & Marlborough, please call us on 0508 754 163.

Additional resources

Register for temporary accommodation support in your region

Select a current activation below to start your registration process.

Otago Severe Weather 2024

Latest

17/10/2024

Following a period of heavy rain resulting in flooding in Otago on 4-6 October 2024 a number of people have been displaced. If your property was impacted during this severe weather event and you need support finding temporary accommodation, we can help.

Wairoa flooding 2024

Active

09/07/2024

Following a period of heavy rain resulting in flooding in Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay on 25-26 June 2024 a number of people have been displaced. If your property was impacted during this severe weather event and you need support finding temporary accommodation, we can help.

Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flooding 2023

Active

27/02/2023

Following severe weather events in January and February, a number of households across the country have been displaced due to the extent of damage to their homes. If your home was severely damaged during these severe weather events and you need support finding temporary accommodation, we can help.