New Zealand ShakeOut Whakahaumaru Aotearoa

New Zealand ShakeOut is our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi. It's taking place Thursday 27 October 2022 at 9:30am.

What is New Zealand ShakeOut and tsunami hīkoi?

ShakeOut takes place across the world to remind people of the right action to take during an earthquake. Drop, Cover and Hold. You can also practice a tsunami hīkoi (evacuation walk) if you're in a coastal area.

Primary school students doing Drop, Cover and Hold
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Sign up for ShakeOut

Sign up for ShakeOut 2022 and be in the draw to win a civil defence wheelie bin or personal grab bag.
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How to ShakeOut

Find out how to participate in ShakeOut on the 27th October
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Share the ShakeOut

We have lots of resources you can use to encourage others to practice their earthquake and tsunami drills. Download posters, factsheets and more.
Video
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Use this New Zealand ShakeOut audio announcement to start your earthquake drill. Play it through a speaker or PA so everyone knows the correct action to take.

NZ ShakeOut Drill Announcement recording (.mp3 1.9mb)
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External link
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EQC Earthquake Commission (eqc.govt.nz)
New Zealand ShakeOut is proudly co-sponsored by the Earthquake Commission (EQC).