Natural hazards and weather

Wild weather is a common occurrence in New Zealand and can happen at any time of the year. Taking steps to prepare yourself and your household can help you act quickly when wild weather strikes. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

What happens when you make a home insurance claim after you've been impacted by a natural hazard? We’ve outlined each step of a claim that includes NHCover so you know what to expect if you need to make a claim following damage caused by a natural hazard.

‘A dark and stormy night’ may be the classic way to start a novel, but wild weather can cause havoc at any time of the day or night – whether it’s high winds or heavy rain. We’ve put together a few tips to help keep you and your property safe.

We’ve outlined each step of the claims process so you know what to expect if you need to make a claim after a storm or flood for damage to your home and land.

Cyclone formation can be identified in advance, which gives us valuable time to prepare ourselves and our property. Here are a few tips to help you weather a cyclone.

Knowing what to do before, during and after an earthquake can help you and your loved ones respond to the situation safely and quickly. Here are a few tips to help you prepare and recover from an earthquake.

You can help keep your loved ones and your property safe by knowing the warning signs of a tsunami and taking action to prepare your household. Here are a few tips on what to do before, during and after a tsunami.

Cold weather can be hard on our homes and our health. We’ve put together a few tips to help you get your home ready for the winter ahead.

It can be hard to know how to look after your car during the colder months. We’ve put together a few tips to help you prepare your car and so you’re ready if your windscreen freezes or your locks seize up this winter.

Did you know that the government recommends every home has an emergency kit with food and water to last 3 days? Being prepared and having the right resources on-hand could eliminate a great deal of stress if there is an emergency.

Wearing more clothes to bed than you do during the day? Here are some hot tips to keep your place snug and dry over the colder months.