Earthquakes, landslips, volcanic eruptions, hydrothermal activity and tsunami are all part of life in New Zealand.
Have a look at the map that covers your region and see some of the natural disasters that have occurred near you.
Northern Reaches
Know the risks in your region. Do you live on a hillside or below one? Are you in a low-lying area? Or on a flood plain or just near a stream or river? Are you on or near the east coast? Are you in or near a volcanic area? What is the history of natural disasters in your region? Floods and landslips are frequent in your region and sometimes storms and earthquakes occur. Although tsunami and volcanic eruptions are rare, they can be devastating when they happen.
Auckland
Know the risks in your region. Do you live on a hillside or below one? Are you in a low-lying area? Or near a stream or river? Are you right in the volcanic zone or just close by? Are you on or near the east coast? What is the history of natural disasters in your region? Floods and landslips are quite frequent in your region and sometimes storms and earthquakes occur. Although tsunami and volcanic eruptions are rare, they can be devastating when they happen.
Central Volcanic Zone
Know the risks in your region. Do you live on a hillside or below one? Are you in a low-lying area? Or on a flood plain or just near a stream or river? Are you near an area of actual or potential volcanic activity? Are you near an earthquake fault? Are you in a hydrothermal zone? Are you on or near the east coast? What is the history of natural disasters in your region? Floods and landslips are frequent in your region and earthquakes often occur. Volcanic eruptions take place from time-to-time and big ones can be devastating. Hydrothermal activity is common. Storms occur. Tsunami are rare but can be very damaging when they happen.
Central New Zealand
Know the risks in your region. Do you live on a hillside or below one? Are you in a low-lying area? Or on a flood plain or just near a stream or river? Are you near a major earthquake fault? What is the ground like under and near your home? How solid is it? Are you on or near the east or south coasts? What is the history of natural disasters in your region? Floods and landslips are frequent in your region and small-to-medium earthquakes often occur. Large and devastating earthquakes occur from time-to-time. Storms occur. Tsunami are rare but can be devastating when they happen.
Most of the Mainland
Know the risks in your region. Do you live on a hillside or below one? Are you in a low-lying area? Or on a flood plain or just near a stream or river? Are you near major earthquake faults? What is the ground like under and near your home? How solid is it? Are you on or near the east, south west, or south coasts? What is the history of natural disasters in your region? Floods and landslips are frequent in your region and small-to-medium earthquakes occur often throughout most of the region. Large and devastating earthquakes occur from time-to-time. Storms occur. Tsunami are rare but can be devastating when they happen.
