The Government yesterday announced an $8 million package to help Westport recover from last month's severe flooding.
More than a month on, at least 200 homes remain uninhabitable and an estimated 20 per cent of affected households are uninsured.
A Buller District Council request for relief went before Cabinet on Monday.
Acting Minister for Emergency Management Kris Faafoi said yesterday the $8 million would provide financial security for the council and enable it to continue with recovery operations while maintaining its "business as usual" services.
"This flooding event has profoundly affected many people and their families.