Get Summer Ready
Whether heading away or staying home, it's a good idea to plan ahead to get summer ready.
Check out your holiday zone
Make sure you are aware of the local risks when you are on holiday - or at home! This can include things like storms/cyclones, earthquakes and droughts.
If you are holidaying in the Waikato Region (which the Hauraki District is part of), check out the Waikato Regional Hazards Portal for more information.
Travelling?
Before you leave home, it's always a good idea to check for weather and State Highway conditions.
- MetService for weather updates
- NZ Transport Agency / Waka Kotahi Journey Planner for State Highway updates
Hauraki Coromandel Visitor App
If you are travelling in the Hauraki Coromandel area, think about downloading the new Hauraki Coromandel Visitor App from the Google or Apple Store. As well as weather and traffic information, you can also find out about all the things you can do in the area.
Going to the beach?
Tsunami don't have a season, but knowing the warning signs and the right action to take can help save lives. If you feel an earthquake that's Long or Strong, Get Gone. If you're in a tsunami evacuation zone make sure you know where to go.
So wherever you are this summer, make sure you know your zone.
- Find your Tsunami Evacuation Zone
Supplies and Checklists
At home
If you're at home, you probably have most of the things you need already. You don’t have to have them all in one place, but you might have to find them in a hurry and/or in the dark.
Going away
If you're going away this summer, make sure you have what you need. You might not be able to get home or you might be stranded in your car for some time.
Remember to pack enough medication to see you through your holiday. Smaller summer locations may have limited stocks or take time to get them.
Stay informed
It's important to know the different ways you can stay informed during an emergency, no matter where you are. Do you know which radio frequency to tune into?
- Download the Antenno app to get local alerts sent directly to your phone.
- Radio frequencies in the Waikato area
- Emergency Mobile Alert
- HDC Facebook page and HDC Website we'll post alerts and updates of emergencies that affect Hauraki on our website and Facebook page.
- Get involved in your community Know your neighbours. In an emergency, you’ll be able to help each other while civil defence and emergency services are busy helping people who need them most.
- MetService have up-to-date weather forecasts and weather warnings.
- NZ Transport Agency / Waka Kotahi for highway conditions.
Fire Safety
Check it's alright before you light
Summer heat brings increased fire risk. Fire and Emergency New Zealand have a three-step tool to let you know whether it’s safe to light a fire, and if you’ll need a fire permit.
