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Resources and support

Updated on 31/03/2026 at 2:16 PM

Learn about available resources and support

On this page:

  1. Where to get water
  2. Sandbag Advice
  3. Power outage advice
  4. Evacuation
  5. Clean-up Advice

Where to get water

Where to get water

Sandbag Advice

In an emergency, sandbags can be used to block doorways, drains and other openings into properties to keep water out for short periods.

Power outage advice

Treat powerlines as live at all times

Evacuation

What to do in an evacuation

Clean-up Advice

Remember to put your safety first and don’t take any unnecessary risks.

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Further information

Emergency Guidance
Ongoing updates
Resources & Support

Media Release:

You can find our latest media releases here: Media releases and news

Key Contacts:

If you, your family and/or your property are at risk, immediately contact emergency services on 111. 

Other useful links: 

To check for road closures and delays on state highways: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway-conditions 

To check if you may be at risk of a Tsunami: https://getready.govt.nz/emergency/tsunami/tsunami-evacuation-zones

To find out more information about Hazards in your region: Hazards