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Emergency Management Resources for Members




This is a page to provide members with information and resources related to the 2023 extreme weather events, including health and safety, support, and mental health.

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Business Continuity


Resources to help business that have been affected by the recent extreme weather can be accessed at here at Business.govt.nz, it includes topics such as:

  • Looking after your employees
  • Operating safely
  • Building inspections
  • Getting around
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Buildings and landlord responsibilities
  • Business and Continuity planning


  • Employment New Zealand information to help employers and employees during and after a disaster here.

  • Free resources from the Institute of Directors on climayte related issues here

  • Free Business Helpline by the government is now live to help provide guidance to businesses. North Island - 0800 500 362 | South Island - 0800 50 50 96



Wellbeing and mental health


  • 1737 Need to talk - Talk to a trained counsellor on one or two key things you need support for

  • Yellow Brick Road - 0800 732 825 - offers mental health support for families who have a loved one experiencing mental health challenges

  • Anxiety New Zealand - 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389) - get support resources, or get involved with volunteering

  • Mental Health Foundation, including workplace wellbeing resources here

  • Depression.org.nz - 0800 111 757 or text 4202

  • Youthline - 0800 376 633, free text 234, email talk@youthline.co.nz

Remote Working and Family Life

  • Sparklers, endorsed by the government, has several resources including advice and activity ideas for kids learning at home and wellbeing. See here.
  • This Facebook community page has posted a list of free educational websites for kids to keep young ones busy at home:







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