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Read these downloadable emergency stories in te reo Māori. They are suitable for all ages.
Watch this short film that tells the story of a ghostly waka seen before Tarawera exploded and destroyed the Pink and White Terraces.
Download the lyrics for the Turtle Safe video in English and Te Reo Māori.
It’s a sunny Saturday at the market and Aniwa and her whānau are excited to dig into their mussel fritters. But their plans are quickly derailed when Tāwhirimātea, the God of Weather, decides to cause some mischief. The wind starts to pick up, rain begins to fall, and soon, a tornado is headed straight for the market. Will the whānau know what to do to stay safe and protect themselves from the force of Tāwhirimātea’s tornado?
Read Tāwhirimātea’s Tornado in Te Reo Māori and English.
Developed by Auckland Emergency Management, the You Ready? series follows a group of friends as they face dangerous weather events and natural disasters.
It’s been raining for days and Navtej, his family, and their dog Charlie have been stuck at home. But things are about to get much worse – the weather forecast says a flash flood might occur! When the creek behind their house keeps rising, they need to act fast to keep everyone safe. Have they prepared well enough? Will they know what to do and make it through the flood?
Read Surviving the flood in हिन्दी (Hindi) and English.
Developed by Auckland Emergency Management, the You Ready? series follows a group of friends as they face dangerous weather events and natural disasters.
It’s their baby brother’s birthday, and Lupe and Kitiona are picking mangoes from their Great-grandma’s tree. Suddenly, the sky turns dark, the wind starts to blow and thunder rumbles in the distance. A cyclone is on its way, and Lupe and her family must act fast to stay safe. Will they know what to do and how to stay safe in the cyclone?
Read Lupe and the mango tree in Gagana Samoa and English.
Developed by Auckland Emergency Management, the You Ready? series follows a group of friends as they face dangerous weather events and natural disasters.
It’s Chinese New Year and Yun Chen and his friends are flying their kites. Giant stingrays, dragons, centipedes, and even jellyfish are swooping across the sky. But the children’s celebration takes a turn when the Weather Gods decide to add some excitement of their own. They send wind, rain and lightning down to earth, and the friends must think quickly to stay safe. Will they make it through the storm or will the Weather Gods take things too far?
Read Adventures with the Weather Gods in 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese) and English.
Developed by Auckland Emergency Management, the You Ready? series follows a group of friends as they face dangerous weather events and natural disasters.