New Zealand survey exposes gap between preparedness beliefs and household action
NEMA released its 2026 preparedness survey: 89% of respondents supported several days of household self-sufficiency, but fewer than half had prepared during the past year.
Only 40% reported regular household preparedness discussions. NEMA highlighted cost as a barrier and urged families to begin with a free plan.
What changed
New survey evidence, not a new supply-duration recommendation.
Who this is for
Households and community preparedness organisers.
What the official guidance says
- Agree how household members will communicate and reunite.
Dates & context
These are survey responses, not an audit of every household’s supplies. This release is separate from October’s ShakeOut drill.
Read the original sources
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