Mayoral Fund poised to assist after Cyclone Pam

Mayor Len Brown is urging Aucklanders keen to help Ni-Vanuatu and Tuvaluan communities hit by Cyclone Pam to donate to the Mayoral Fund for the Pacific, which is geared up and ready to help.

The Mayoral Fund for the Pacific was set up in the wake of the devastation caused in Samoa by 2012’s Cyclone Evan.

“Our thoughts are with everyone affected by Cyclone Pam, particularly the people of Vanuatu and Tuvalu as they face the aftermath. Our staff and Mayoral Fund committee members are working closely with our local Pacific communities and aid agencies on how best to help.”

“If Aucklanders would like to contribute to the Fund to help these communities, they can do so through the following channels. Cash is king, the most versatile way of helping immediately, and tax deductible donations to the Fund can be made at any time.”

The Fund is managed by Auckland Communities Foundation (ACF) and donations should be made through ACF as follows:

• Via the ‘donate now’ function on the ACF website www.aucklandcf.org.nz
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• Via direct payment to the ACF bank account (with reference ‘MFP’ to ASB Bank account 12-3028-0714703-00)
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• Via cheque made payable to ‘Auckland Communities Foundation Mayoral Fund for the Pacific’ and sent to PO Box 26087, Epsom 1334
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“We know people are keen to help, particularly our Pacific communities in Auckland, and donations to the Fund will help with immediate relief,” says Len Brown.

“We are currently working with aid agencies and our Pacific community representatives on what is the most appropriate response given the logistical challenges with distribution, particularly in Vanuatu.”

“At the moment, we are yet to confirm if family boxes are a preferred response, and if they can be effectively distributed to those who need them, and we will keep people informed as this becomes clearer.”

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