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  • In an emergency

    I te wā ohotata

    • Earthquakes
    • Floods
    • Heat
    • Landslides
    • Storms
    • Tsunami
    • Volcanic activity
    • Wildfires
    • Other hazards
    • Mental wellbeing
    • Who does what
  • Get prepared

    Me takatū

    • Emergency Mobile Alert
    • Get your household ready
    • Get your work ready
    • Get your school ready
    • Get your marae ready
    • Advice for disabled people
    • Stay informed
    • Resources
  • Get involved

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    • New Zealand ShakeOut
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New Zealand ShakeOutWhakahaumaru Aotearoa

New Zealand ShakeOut is our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi (evacuation). ShakeOut 2025 is happening on Thursday 16 October!

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How to ShakeOut

ShakeOut is a self-run drill. You can start it in whatever way works for you. All you need to do is Drop, Cover and Hold for 60 seconds and practice your evacuation if you are in a tsunami evacuation zone.

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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.

Thanks to our New Zealand ShakeOut supporters

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Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (naturalhazards.govt.nz)

New Zealand ShakeOut is proudly co-sponsored by Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake.

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New Zealand Red Cross (redcross.org.nz)

New Zealand ShakeOut is supported by New Zealand Red Cross. 

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In an emergency
  • Earthquakes
  • Floods
  • Heat
  • Landslides
  • Storms
  • Tsunami
  • Volcanic activity
  • Wildfires
  • Other hazards
  • Mental wellbeing
  • Who does what
Get prepared
  • Emergency Mobile Alert
  • Get your household ready
  • Get your work ready
  • Get your school ready
  • Get your marae ready
  • Advice for disabled people
  • Stay informed
  • Resources
Get involved
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  • Get your community ready
  • Volunteer
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  • New Zealand Sign Language
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