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NHC Toka Tū Ake | The foundation from which we stand strong, together :: Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake
Storm and flood damage
If your property has been affected by recent flooding, storm or landslip damage, contact your private insurer. They'll help you with your natural hazards claim and what you need to do next.
For more information, go to
Cover for storm, flood and landslide damage
.
Reducing the impact of natural hazards
From EQC to the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake. We've continued to change over the last 80 years, but our commitment to people, property and the community has remained the same.
About natural hazards insurance
Love your land? Know your cover.
Natural hazards insurance provides some cover, should the worst happen. But it’s not full cover – both the area and value of the land that we cover has limits.
Know your cover
Latest news
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21 Apr 2026
Shaping safer land‑use in the Taupō volcanic zone
In the Central North Island, iwi, hapū, landowners and businesses are making big decisions about how land is used and cared for in the Taupō Volcanic Zone.
24 Mar 2026
Data, data everywhere, how can AI make it more useful?
When floods and landslides happen, information surrounding the events is often messy and scattered – but new creative uses of AI can help make sense of the data.
11 Mar 2026
New research to help cut through crowdsourced "noise" after ashfall
Niamh Barrington Stratton, master's student at University of Canterbury, is helping cut through crowdsourced “noise” to improve damage estimates after ashfall.
6 Mar 2026
Inaugural Fleur Templeton Award goes to science writer Ursula Cochran
A new project funded by the inaugural Fleur Templeton Memorial Award will help New Zealanders manage the anxiety that can come with living alongside natural hazards.
Check the risks when buying a home
If you're looking for your first house, or thinking about moving, there are some steps you should take to help understand any natural hazards risks.
Buying a home
Learn more about us
About natural hazards cover
Our natural hazards cover provides the first layer of insurance cover for your home, and limited cover for your land.
Cover for storm, flood and landslide damage
After severe weather events we can contribute to the cost of cleaning up your land as a part of your settlement.
Making urgent repairs
If your home has been damaged by a natural hazard event, you may need to carry out urgent repairs to make your home safe.
Storm and flood damage
If your property has been affected by recent flooding, storm or landslip damage, contact your private insurer. They'll help you with your natural hazards claim and what you need to do next.
For more information, go to
Cover for storm, flood and landslide damage
.
Reducing the impact of natural hazards
From EQC to the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake. We've continued to change over the last 80 years, but our commitment to people, property and the community has remained the same.
About natural hazards insurance
Love your land? Know your cover.
Natural hazards insurance provides some cover, should the worst happen. But it’s not full cover – both the area and value of the land that we cover has limits.
Know your cover
Latest news
View all news
21 Apr 2026
Shaping safer land‑use in the Taupō volcanic zone
In the Central North Island, iwi, hapū, landowners and businesses are making big decisions about how land is used and cared for in the Taupō Volcanic Zone.
24 Mar 2026
Data, data everywhere, how can AI make it more useful?
When floods and landslides happen, information surrounding the events is often messy and scattered – but new creative uses of AI can help make sense of the data.
11 Mar 2026
New research to help cut through crowdsourced "noise" after ashfall
Niamh Barrington Stratton, master's student at University of Canterbury, is helping cut through crowdsourced “noise” to improve damage estimates after ashfall.
6 Mar 2026
Inaugural Fleur Templeton Award goes to science writer Ursula Cochran
A new project funded by the inaugural Fleur Templeton Memorial Award will help New Zealanders manage the anxiety that can come with living alongside natural hazards.
Check the risks when buying a home
If you're looking for your first house, or thinking about moving, there are some steps you should take to help understand any natural hazards risks.
Buying a home
Learn more about us
About natural hazards cover
Our natural hazards cover provides the first layer of insurance cover for your home, and limited cover for your land.
Cover for storm, flood and landslide damage
After severe weather events we can contribute to the cost of cleaning up your land as a part of your settlement.
Making urgent repairs
If your home has been damaged by a natural hazard event, you may need to carry out urgent repairs to make your home safe.