Community Response Team

09/05/2026

Our team from the rangers showing Ararimu community what we have to offer

30/04/2026

Rusty - ready to respond

28/04/2026

COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM (NZ) is looking for a sponsor- we are in need of a sponsor that can help us funding for admin and our basic operation costs- currently we rely on funding grants and local good will but if you are a business owner or manager of a local business and think you can help please contact me on [email protected]

CRT(NZ) covers a large area of the Wairoa catchment including Ararimu, Paparimu, Hunua, Clevedon, Maraetai and Beachlands with a further team in Whitford planne.

We train for and operate community shelters, assist with flood response, community event support, first aid and soo much more with a potential for good exposure for any prospective sponsor.

Thanks in advance.

24/04/2026

Great bit of kit from our friends at first72 - ideal for emergency grab and go situations perfect for storing in your house, garage or car.

Grab & Go · 72-Hour Ready · Waterproof Bag · 1–5 People · Pre-Packed · NZ Made

11/04/2026

Kiri and Bruce hard at work - hopefully it doesn’t come to this.

but if you see our teams out there working this weekend please show your support. All our volunteers are from your community and do this out of their own time and for you…..

11/04/2026

You teams getting prepared just in case ….. are you?

10/04/2026

kiri our Avatar and all our crews are ready to respond, please stay safe, be prepared, limit your travel between Saturday Night and Sunday night and look out for your neighbours

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

Clevedon community Shelter is located at the Clevedon Community Hall.

In the event of an emergency CRT(NZ) will operate a community shelter at the Clevedon Community Hall located in the village centre.

We will inform you if shelter is operating.

If you need shelter in emergency please call us 0800 437 029

08/04/2026

Maraetai community Shelter is located at the Maraetai Beach School hall.

In the event of an emergency CRT(NZ) will operate a community shelter at the Maraetai Beach School hall. Access via Front gates.

We will inform you if shelter is operating.

If you need shelter in emergency please call us 0800 437 029

24/12/2025

Happy Christmas and a happy Holiday season to our communities from CRT(NZ). Looking forward to next year and we already have a big surprise to show you soon…… big thanks to our supporters and the biggest thanks to the volunteers that make our teams up ……