Civil Defence

All New Zealanders are now asked to be prepared to manage on their own - or as a family group - for the first three days after a disaster.

It can simply take that long for help to arrive, so making preparations in advance can ensure self-sufficiency and minimise distress.

In the event of an emergency, Neighbourhood Support will work with Civil Defence and other emergency services to bring relief.

Meanwhile, tune your radio to your local station as Civil Defence will broadcast messages and instructions as soon as possible. If it's a serious disaster it may take some time before this happens.

Emergency Contacts

In an emergency, dial 111 This is the number to ring if lives or property are at risk. Phoning 111 will get you through to an operator who can...

Welfare Centres

When activated, Civil Defence Welfare Centres are opened by volunteer staff at: Otaki: Memorial Hall, Main Street Te Horo: Te Horo Hall, School Roa...

Are you Ready?

Each household should have a plan of exactly what to do in the event of an emergency and display it somewhere visible to everyone. Click below to...

Tsunamis and the Kāpiti Coast

The Kāpiti Coast is considered to have a very low level of risk from a damaging or catastrophic tsunami. In preparation for the unlikely event of a...

Emergency Management: Schools Resource

The Ministry of Civil Defence Emergency Management has developed a schools resource to help teachers and children learn together about emergency...

Wellington Region Emergency Management Group

Kapiti Coast District Council is a member of the Wellington Region Emergency Management Group . Kapiti Coast District Council Civil Defence Operati...

Kāpiti Coast District Council Contact Details


Kāpiti Coast District Council
175 Rimu Road
Paraparaumu

Phone: (04) 296 4700 or
Toll Free: 0800 486 486
Fax: (04) 296 4830 

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