The helpline is now available to coordinate requests for assistance in relation to emergency food, household good/services and other welfare-type requests for the Otago region.

Dunedin City Council via the Customer Services Contact Centre 03-4774000 will receive calls and log details on behalf of the region.   The after-hours service will also take calls outside DCC operating hours.

The number for members of the public to use is: 0800 322 4000 and will operate daily from 7am to 7pm, from today.