Schools Resource

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

View "What's the Plan, Stan?" here.

In an emergency, dial 111, for:

  • police
  • fire - including Rural Fire
  • ambulance

Ring this number if lives or property are at risk. 

Kāpiti Coast District Council Emergency Contact Details

  • 24 Hours: 04 296 4700 or
  • Freephone: 0800 486 486

Other emergency contact details:

  • Electra: 0800 567 876
  • Gas: 0800 802 332

Documents for download

It's easy - Get prepared for an emergency (PDF, 12 pages, 663Kb)

It's easy - Know your tsunami zone (PDF, 12 pages, 1Mb)

Kāpiti Coast District Council Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan (PDF, 50 pages, 428Kb)

Useful links

Wellington Region Emergency Management Group
NZ Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (CDEM)
Neighbourhood Support
Earthquake Commission (EQC)
Institure of Geological & Nuclear Sciences (GNS)
GeoNet
National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA)
The Meteorological Service of NZ