Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

Use this space to note any additional information about your escape plan, i.e. who will assist

Your checklist

  • Get low

    Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.

    If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.

  • Be fast

    A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.

    Don't spend time trying to save possessions.

  • Close doors

    A closed door buys you time.

    It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.

  • Get out - stay out!

    People have died by going back into a fire.

    Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

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Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Kaiteriteri gas leak - final update

Kaiteriteri gas leak - final update

17 April 2026

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is now scaling back its response to a gas leak near Kaiteriteri’s beachfront.

Fire and Emergency was alerted to the leak at 6.50am. 

Assistant District Commander Chris Best said one crew remains at the scene to ensure gas is completely dispersed.

"They’re expected to leave later this morning.

"Roads in the area are now reopened and people have been allowed to return to properties that were evacuated earlier today," he says.

"I would like to thank the public for their cooperation and crews for working hard to ensure the area is safe."

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