Emergency Readiness Hub Silverdale, Orewa greater area - Manaaki HOPE

23/09/2026

Always a good time to make a plan whanau

🌊 It's time to talk tsunami.

All of Aotearoa's coastline, including Auckland, is at risk from tsunami due to our position in the Pacific Ring of Fire.

While rare, they’re extremely powerful, and can travel inland much further than you'd expect.

Take a minute to think: if I got an Emergency Alert warning of a tsunami right now, or felt an earthquake so strong that I can't stand up, would I know what to do and where to go?

A few simple steps now can make a big difference later:

🗺️ Check if where you live, work, or play is in a tsunami evacuation zone
🏃 Know your quickest route to move inland or to higher ground
📍 Agree on a meeting place with your whānau in case you get separated.

⏰ This daylight saving, take a few minutes to make (or refresh) your household emergency plan. A plan might feel small now, but in an emergency, it can make all the difference for you and your household.

Get tsunami ready here 👉aem.govt.nz/tsunami

18/09/2026

🌱 Spring's just getting started, but we're already thinking ahead to summer - here's why.

You've probably seen the headlines by now - El Niño's been confirmed for summer 2026/27, and it's shaping up to be one of the strongest on record.

For Tāmaki Makaurau, that could mean reduced rainfall, increased wildfire risk, hotter-than-average temperatures, and stronger winds.

🏖️You don’t have to abandon your summer plans, but now's a good time to prepare.

That's why we've pulled together our El Niño Information Hub, so you've got all the trusted advice in one place👉 aem.govt.nz/heat

🔥Fire risk - check it's alright before you burn
🌡️Heat risk – advice to look after yourself and vulnerable whānau
💧Drought risk - water-wise tips + how to find community water sites
💨Severe weather - the latest watches and warnings
📋Get prepared – check out the link above, a little planning now means one less thing to worry about later.

07/07/2026

He rā rawe! An excellent day attended by members of our emergency hub. Through the conversations we have we can build a more resilient community. ❤️

26/06/2026

Mīharo! we’re still buzzing after a beautiful evening meeting some potential new volunteers - what a bunch of amazing people with a broad range of skills and knowledge! Nau mai, haere mai: welcome to your marae, and to our rōpū 🤗

25/06/2026

REMINDER: volunteer meeting at the marae tonight - 7pm Bluegum Ave Silverdale, see you there ☺️

17/06/2026

All are welcome next Thursday - if you are interested in volunteering to help your community in a natural disaster, please come along, comment below or PM us if you want to chat before then ☺️

Are you looking to connect and give back to your local community?

Our group is based at your community marae Te Herenga Waka o Orewa Marae, ready to open up in the event of a natural disaster to share information, resources and manaaki/care and a cuppa with our community. We also work with other groups all around the HBC.

We are looking for people in our neighbourhood who would like to join our small team of friendly volunteers, and ideally have some availability during business hours. Whether you have cuppa tea skills or people skills, organisational or radio/communication we would love to hear from you ☺️

We can also offer further training in first aid, psychological first aid, and community response.

Come along to our volunteer info night at Te Herenga Waka o Orewa, 2a Blue Gum Road, Silverdale - 7pm-8.30pm, Thurs 25th June. Please send a PM for further info

08/06/2026

Are you looking to connect and give back to your local community?

Our group is based at your community marae Te Herenga Waka o Orewa Marae, ready to open up in the event of a natural disaster to share information, resources and manaaki/care and a cuppa with our community. We also work with other groups all around the HBC.

We are looking for people in our neighbourhood who would like to join our small team of friendly volunteers, and ideally have some availability during business hours. Whether you have cuppa tea skills or people skills, organisational or radio/communication we would love to hear from you ☺️

We can also offer further training in first aid, psychological first aid, and community response.

Come along to our volunteer info night at Te Herenga Waka o Orewa, 2a Blue Gum Road, Silverdale - 7pm-8.30pm, Thurs 25th June. Please send a PM for further info

23/05/2026

Today, members from our emergency hub here at Te Herenga Waka o Orewa along with Hibiscus Coast, Waiwera, Whangaparāoa and Stillwater attended the Auckland Emergency Management Forum.

It was a day full of learning, connection and inspiration, with valuable kōrero around emergency preparedness, community resilience and supporting our neighbourhoods during times of need.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with others across Tāmaki Makaurau.

He waka eke noa – we’re all in this together.
Ngā mihi nui to Auckland Emergency Management and everyone who made the day such a success 💙




EmergencyPreparedness

12/04/2026

If you see flooding or a tree down on roads or public spaces, please get in touch!

📞Report stormwater issues and flooding to the council on 09 301 0101.

🪾 Report trees down on public land and weather-related damage to council property online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/report-it

❗️If your life or property is in danger, call 111 immediately.

11/04/2026

🚨 Community Update – Emergency Hub Preparation 🚨

Our team at Te Herenga Waka o Orewa has been actively preparing the marae as an emergency hub, should it be needed for our community during the approaching severe weather event.

At this stage, the marae is not yet open, but we are ready to support whānau if required. A decision will be made on Sunday, and we will share an update as soon as possible to confirm if and when the hub will open.

In the meantime, we encourage everyone to stay prepared and keep the following important numbers on hand:

📞 Emergency (Police/Fire/Ambulance): 111
📞 Healthline: 0800 611 116
📞 Auckland Emergency Management: 09 301 0101
📞 Civil Defence: www.civildefence.govt.nz

Please check in on your neighbours, secure your homes, and stay up to date with official weather warnings.

Stay safe, stay connected, and look after one another 💙