Disaster recovery
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga supports local authorities, iwi and hapū, communities and other heritage property owners to assess damage and offer support after natural disasters.
How we can help
After a natural disaster
Stay safe
In the aftermath of a natural disaster, it's important to put your safety first. Find out more at Te Rākau Whakamarumaru/National Emergency Management Agency.
Re-entering buildings
Do not enter any building that is significantly damaged or has moved off its foundations. If you do re-enter a structure, watch for leaning walls, holes in floors, broken glass and other potential dangers.
Make sure you’ve turned off the main power switch, unplugged all electrical devices and have appropriate protective gear.
Document damage
Document and photograph any damage to your property, as well as any tidying that takes place. Make the property watertight to avoid further damage.
For best practice repairs and cleaning, see the guides below.
Insurance
Contact your insurance company as soon as possible and don't dispose of anything before speaking with your insurer. In the event of an earthquake, contact Toka Tū Ake Earthquake Commission.
Contact us
Resources: flooding
Our team can support marae that have been impacted by flooding.
Our team can support marae that have been impacted by flooding.
This guide is for marae who have experienced damage to their urupā.
This guide is for marae who have experienced damage to their urupā.
Resources: earthquakes
Brickwork damage can occur during earthquake events and may continue during aftershocks. Bricks have little inherent strength on their own but require a system of mortar, reinforcing and ties to hold them together.
Brickwork damage can occur during earthquake events and may continue during aftershocks. Bricks have little inherent strength on their own but require a system of mortar, reinforcing and ties to hold them together.
Stonework damage can occur during earthquake events and may continue during aftershocks. Stone block walls may have little inherent strength unless well mortared or tied to other wall structure.
Stonework damage can occur during earthquake events and may continue during aftershocks. Stone block walls may have little inherent strength unless well mortared or tied to other wall structure.
Chimneys were a ubiquitous feature of pre-1960 buildings in New Zealand. The majority of chimneys were built using unreinforced brick masonry.
Chimneys were a ubiquitous feature of pre-1960 buildings in New Zealand. The majority of chimneys were built using unreinforced brick masonry.
High-risk elements refer to exterior fabric of a building that may be a threat to public safety.
High-risk elements refer to exterior fabric of a building that may be a threat to public safety.
Building owners should explore all potential funding options. Access to
funding sources, however, is often dependent on the nature of ownership of the building or its heritage status.
Building owners should explore all potential funding options. Access to
funding sources, however, is often dependent on the nature of ownership of the building or its heritage status.
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