Find teaching stories and resources for kura kaupapa to teach children about emergencies.

Kia Takatū

Kia Takatū is a te reo Māori resource for years 1–8 to teach children about emergencies.

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Kia Takatū is a te reo Māori resource for years 1-8 to teach children about emergencies.

Kia Takatū emergency stories

These downloadable emergency stories are in te reo Māori and are suitable for all levels.

Te Hīkoi a Rūaumoko

Te Hīkoi a Rūaumoko | Rūaumoko's Walk is a bi-lingual children’s book based on Ngāti Kahungunu legends and dialect. It tell the story of what to do in an earthquake and tsunami. 

It was developed by:

  • Hawke's Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management
  • Ministry of Education
  • Te Puni Kōkiri
  • Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated
  • Te Ūranga Waka at the Eastern Institute of Technology, and
  • Kahungunu Kōhanga Reo Tari.
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Te Hīkoi a Rūaumoko | Rūaumoko's Walk is a bi-lingual children’s book based on Ngāti Kahungunu legends and dialect. It tells the story of what to do in an earthquake and tsunami. Find Te Hīkoi a Rūaumoko on the Hawke's Bay Emergency Management website.

Te Paea me te Waka Wairua

Te Paea me te Waka Wairua | Te Paea and the Ghost Waka is a short film from Te Papa's He Paki Taonga i a Māui collection.

It tells the story of a ghostly waka seen before Tarawera exploded and destroyed the Pink and White Terraces.

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Watch this short film that tells the story of a ghostly waka seen before Tarawera exploded and destroyed the Pink and White Terraces.

Teach emergency preparedness

Find information and resources for teaching students about emergency preparedness and natural hazards.