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New Zealand ShakeOutWhakahaumaru Aotearoa

New Zealand ShakeOut is our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi (evacuation). It takes place every year in October.

A person doing Drop Cover and Hold under a table

How to ShakeOut

ShakeOut is a self-run drill. You can start it in whatever way works for you. All you need to do is Drop, Cover and Hold for 60 seconds and practice your evacuation if you are in a tsunami evacuation zone.
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Share the ShakeOut

We have lots of resources you can use to encourage others to practice their earthquake and tsunami drills. Download posters, factsheets and more.

Regional sign ups scoreboard

See how many people in your region signed up for New Zealand ShakeOut 2024.

Find your regions ShakeOut numbers
ShakeOut Regional Scoreboard 24th October 9:30am

Thanks to our New Zealand ShakeOut supporters

Ko e laini matutaki ki Fafo
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Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (naturalhazards.govt.nz)

New Zealand ShakeOut is proudly co-sponsored by Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake.

Get involved

Help keep your family, friends and community safe by getting involved in emergency preparedness.

Two couples meeting each other

Get your community ready
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Volunteer
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New Zealand ShakeOut