What is an adverse event?
Adverse events may include:
- storms
- droughts
- floods
- snow storms
- volcanic eruptions
- earthquakes
- biosecurity incursions.
How MPI assesses events
MPI assesses each adverse event based on the:
- options available for farmers to prepare for the event
- magnitude of the event (likelihood and scale of the physical impact)
- capacity of the community to cope (economic and social impact).
When an adverse event occurs, MPI consults with:
- regional policy agents
- rural support trusts
- relevant regional and district councils
- regional civil defence emergency management groups
- industry organisations
- other government agencies.
Based on the information collected, MPI advises the Minister of Agriculture on the scale of the event, and the Government decides what support to provide. An adverse event may be declared a civil defence emergency by a local council.
Find out what help is available for your type of adverse event
Primary Sector Recovery Policy
This policy sets out the Government's recovery assistance for farmers following an adverse event.
Download the Primary Sector Recovery Policy [PDF, 144 KB]
Who to contact
If you have questions about adverse events, email info@mpi.govt.nz
