Eric Linklater, chairman of the Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Disaster Relief Trust, was in Wanganui yesterday to hand over a cheque for $60,000 to Wanganui Mayor Annette Main.
The money comes from the Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Disaster Relief Fund, set up after the 2004 floods to assist councils in the wake of natural disasters.
"All councils in the Manawatu-Wanganui region have contributed to this fund in varying amounts," Mr Linklater said. Ms Main said the Wanganui District Council requested the funding.