About NHC Toka Tū Ake
Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake is our Government’s response to New Zealand’s unique geographical environment. Created to provide support and financial assistance to New Zealanders after a natural hazard event, we are committed to reducing the impact of natural hazards on people, property, and our communities.
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We exist to reduce the impact on people and property when natural hazard events occur.
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New Zealand has a history of natural hazard events that has shaped our organisation’s history, and our name.
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Get to know our Minister, Board of Commissioners, and Executive Leadership team.
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At NHC Toka Tū Ake we have rules, policies, and ways of working that guide what we do.