Tsunami Warning Update: Tsunami warnings sparked by the morning's quakes have now been cancelled
UPDATE: Tsunami warnings sparked by the morning's quakes have now been cancelled.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
There are no longer any tsunami warnings for New Zealand.
The largest waves following today's earthquakes have now passed.
Those who evacuated their homes can now return home.
There are no longer any beach and marine threats, but strong and unusual currents and surges will continue for up to another 24 hours.
People should remain vigilant and take extra precautions with regards to beach and ocean activities.
There were three earthquakes near the Kermadec Islands, north-east of NZ, this morning.
These included a magnitude 8.1 earthquake, a 7.1m, and a 7.4m earthquake.
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Staying home over the break?
The long weekend is the perfect time to make your place safer for an earthquake with these steps:
• Find out where you can turn off your water and gas mains
• Check your chimney for any signs of wear and tear, or damage
• Check your home's foundations are secured
• Move heavy items that are up high to safer, lower down locations.
• Secure tall and heavy furniture and appliances
These simple actions can keep your whānau safer in case of a big shake, so tick them off and make the most of your break.
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