Sources of information in an emergency
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Radio: Radio New Zealand (RNZ) and your local stations (check you have a battery or wind-up radio, in case the power and phone networks are down).
- Wellington: National AM 567, FM 101.3
- Hutt Valley: National AM 567, FM 101.7
- Masterton: National AM 1071, FM 101.5
- Kāpiti: National AM 567, FM 101.5
- Other local radio stations
- WREMO’s Facebook page
- WREMO’s X/Twitter feed
- Your local council website and social media:
- Emergency Mobile Alerts
- Note: The New Zealand Red Cross Hazard App was switched off on 30 June 2024. Since the Hazard App became available, there have been changes in New Zealand’s approach to hazard alerting. There are now a range of ways people can stay informed during emergencies (outlined above).
Natural Warning Signs
An earthquake can cause a tsunami.
If you FEEL an earthquake that is either longer than a minute OR strong enough to knock you off your feet, as soon as the shaking stops, move inland, uphill out of all tsunami zones or to the fifth floor or higher.
DO NOT WAIT for an official warning, there may not be enough time to send an alert or there could be a problem with the phone network.
If the earthquake is long OR strong, GET GONE!
Read about how to stay safe from a tsunami and check your evacuation zones here.