Jul 23, 2026 · 22 min · 10 segments
Welcome to *Safe As Houses?* Your trusted guide to making your biggest asset safer, so the next natural hazard doesn’t decide your future. This is a podcast for homeowners, renters, future buyers…
Alistair DaviesHost
Kate BoersenHost
So in New Zealand, it's pretty likely that somewhere at some point we're going to have an earthquake or a flood or a landslide or even a volcanic eruption.
But what people don't think about is that when we have these like really large events like Cyclone Gabrielle that occurred, you know, a few years ago, everyone's homes that have been damaged are also wanting to use like all of the same builders, all of the same plumbers, all of the same electricians.
So when we know about these natural hazards that can affect our homes, we can be a whole lot better prepared for when they do happen.
Surprise, surprise about looking into natural hazards and when you're buying a home.
So in New Zealand, it's pretty likely that somewhere at some point we're going to have an earthquake or a flood or a landslide or even a volcanic eruption.
But what people don't think about is that when we have these like really large events like Cyclone Gabrielle that occurred, you know, a few years ago, everyone's homes that have been damaged are also wanting to use like all of the same builders, all of the same plumbers, all of the same electricians.
So when we know about these natural hazards that can affect our homes, we can be a whole lot better prepared for when they do happen.
Surprise, surprise about looking into natural hazards and when you're buying a home.
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