A portion of the $90 million donated to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal is set to be handed out to small businesses and community groups.
The appeal is the Government's official fundraiser and was set up after the devastating quake on 22 February this year.
Prime Minister John Key says people from throughout New Zealand and worldwide have dug deep to help the South Island city recover.
Mr Key says the latest round of disbursements from the appeal will help many residents.
Money will be paid out to small businesses and inner-city retailers, the Women's Refuge, a school arts programme, and a children's community facility in the eastern suburbs.
