20Jun
05Sep
The Food Lifeboat – Scientists Views on Food Storage for Emergencies
A reader (thanks Alan) sent us the following research from 2009 by scientists at Sydney University. So as he said it's not some "nut job" who wrote. Which is probably what most people think anyone stockpiling some food is! But of course this is merely being prepared for the...
29Sep
Tsunami Survival and Preparation Tips for NZers
Tsunami Survival and Preparation
It seems more common to hear about Tsunami's occurring around the world these days. We've had a few Tsunami alerts here in New Zealand in recent years too. These prompted us to have a think about what we know about Tsunami survival...
24Aug
How to Survive a Volcanic Eruption in New Zealand
Have you ever felt the blast of a volcanic eruption and seen a massive ash cloud hurtling towards the living room window? We have and it was scary stuff. So how are we still alive to tell the tale? We’ll it wasn’t our living room window but rather...
24Mar
What Can We Learn From Cyclone Pam? How to Prepare for a Cyclone or Major Storm
What Did We Learn From Cyclone Pam?
Cyclones are not uncommon in New Zealand. Particular over the late summer months when they head down from the Pacific Ocean. Cyclone Pam was one of those that came and went. And as far as New Zealand went it was...
24Mar