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New Zealand ShakeOut is our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi.

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.

Watch New Zealand ShakeOut 2023
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How to ShakeOut

Find advice on how you can get prepared and take part in New Zealand ShakeOut.
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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 Toka Tū Ake Earthquake Commission.

Get involved

Help keep your family, friends and community safe by getting involved in emergency preparedness.

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Get your community ready
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