Get Prepared | Me takatū
When an emergency happens, civil defence and emergency services will be busy helping the people who need them most.
COVID-19 information
The Unite against COVID-19 website is the central place for information about a range of government services designed to support New Zealand to recover from the impacts of COVID-19.
It also has information about the measures required to combat the COVID-19 virus including an outline of New Zealand's Alert Level system.
Types of hazards | Ngā momo matepā
In New Zealand we have a lot of natural hazards. Find out what to do before, during and after each type of emergency.
Other hazards | Ētahi atu mōrearea
There are a number of different hazards in New Zealand. Find out about other hazards, and who is responsible for managing emergencies related to these hazards.
Make a Plan | Whakaritea he mahere
Make a plan with your family/flatmates/friends to get through an emergency. Think about the things you need every day and work out what you would do if you didn’t have them.
Fill in the form, print it out, stick it on the fridge and make sure everyone knows the plan.
What's the Plan, Stan?
What’s the Plan, Stan? is a resource to support schools, teachers and students to develop the knowledge and skills to prepare for emergency events.
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Emergency Mobile Alert
Emergency Mobile Alerts are messages about emergencies sent by authorised emergency agencies to capable mobile phones. The alerts are designed to keep people safe and are broadcast to all capable phones from targeted cell towers.
Learn more
New Zealand ShakeOut
New Zealand ShakeOut is our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, taking place on Thursday 15 October 2020 at 9.30am.
ShakeOut is held across the world to remind people of the right action to take during an earthquake — Drop, Cover and Hold — and to practise a tsunami hīkoi (evacuation) if in a coastal area.
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What's the Plan Stan? game
The What's the Plan Stan? game teaches kids what goes in their emergency kit, what hazards could harm them in an emergency situation, and what the main messages are for an emergency event.
Play the game (geoargames.com)
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Currently registered nationwide