Resources

Our resources will help you better prepare for natural disasters, and to recover afterwards.

For hard copies or large quantities of our printed resources, please email us at info@eqc.govt.nz

NEW - Quake Safe Your Home

No matter where you live in Aotearoa we all need to take steps that will help make our homes safer in the event of an earthquake. Our Quake Safe Your Home guide shows you how to prepare your home and protect your whānau.

English (PDF, 2MB)
Quake Safe Your Home
Te Reo Māori (PDF, 1MB)
Kia Haumaru Tō Kāinga i te Rū
Gagana Samoa (PDF, 1.1MB)
La Saogalemu Lou Fale Mai Mafui’e
Lea Tonga (PDF, 1.1MB)
Ngaohi ke Malu mo Hao ho 'Api' 'i he Mofuike
Chinese (PDF, 1.1MB)
做好居家防震准备
Hindi (PDF, 1MB)
अपने घर को भूकम्प से सुरक्षित बनाएं।
French (PDF, 1.1MB)
Préparez votre habitation aux séismes

More translated versions coming soon.

NZ Natural Hazards Info and Activity Book

How fast can a tsunami travel? Where was NZ’s strongest recorded wind gust? Find the answers, complete the fun activities, and find out the Fix. Fasten. Don’t Forget. steps to make your home stronger and safer with our NZ Natural Hazards Info and Activity Book – just for kids!

Natural Hazards Activity Book (PDF, 303KB)

Natural Hazards Activity Book - low ink/colouring in (PDF, 941KB)

Natural Hazards Alexa Skill

Our Natural Hazards Skill for Alexa devices is an official collaboration between EQC, GeoNet and the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management (MCDEM).

Using MMI data based on GeoNet ‘felt’ reports of earthquakes, Natural Hazards provides information about the strength and location of recent quakes that might have occurred near your location. You can also ask information about earthquakes that might have occurred near New Zealand’s six largest cities.

Following quake information, EQC and Civil Defence tips are provided to help you prepare your homes and yourself for various natural hazards.

Learn more on the Amazon Skills website