Global banner severity: Info
Natural hazard maps pilot

Welcome to the Natural Hazards Portal. We are currently showing natural hazard maps for the Bay of Plenty region. Maps for other regions will be added over time.

Skip to main content
Information valid as at | naturalhazardsportal.govt.nz

Welcome to the
Natural Hazards Portal Te tuhua i nga mea o mua
kia pai ake ai nga korero mo te heke mai

Natural hazard maps for Bay of Plenty (pilot)

Natural hazard maps are available for the Bay of Plenty as part of a pilot. The pilot tests how local natural hazard information can best be presented on the Portal.

Current natural hazards shown for the Bay of Plenty are:

  • Active faults
  • Earthquake shaking
  • Liquefaction
  • Tsunami
  • Volcanic activity
  • Hydrothermal activity

Flooding and landslide maps will be added in future updates. Natural hazard maps for other regions will be added over time.

NHC claims data covers the whole of New Zealand.

Wairaka Statue on Turuturu rock Whakatāne heads

Exploring the past to better inform the future. Tūhura i te mātauranga o mua hei arataki i te anamata.

The Natural Hazards Portal is a tool for exploring Aotearoa New Zealand’s natural hazard risk. It provides information on natural hazard risk, and what to do about it.

View the map