Prevent damage from falling furniture
Simple steps for fixing heavy furniture and securing valuables.
Maintain house foundations
Strong and secure foundations reduce the risk of natural hazard damage.
Check slopes and retaining walls
Retaining walls and slopes can be at risk of collapse in an earthquake or heavy rain.
Hazardous chimneys
Old, brick chimneys can be one of the most dangerous features of a home.
Secure heavy water tanks
Unsecured header tanks and hot water cylinders can cause extensive damage in an earthquake.
Turn off water and gas
Check where to turn off your house's services before a natural hazards event.
Safer children's rooms and nurseries
Practical steps to make your child's room safer in an earthquake.
Protecting the outside of your home
Your roof, gutters and exterior walls play a critical role in protecting your home from earthquakes, storms and heavy rain.
Make your property flood-ready
Understand your property's flood risk and take practical actions to help protect your property and whānau.