Active Land Talk: Resilient people, buildings and communication

Learn about the psychology and behavior of people and natural hazards in the context of Aotearoa New Zealand. Hear Speakers from the Joint Centre for Disaster Research at Massey University discuss research that explores what we should do, why we often don't and how we can be better prepared for future events.

The unique geological position of Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington places the city at increased risk to natural hazards, including earthquakes, tsunami, and severe weather events. We know that these events will happen, and we know we should prepare for them – so why don’t we?

Join three speakers from the Joint Centre for Disaster Research at Massey University, as they discuss the psychology and behaviour of people and natural hazards. How to keep yourself safe, the common barriers to preparing your workplace and home against hazards, what to do in the days after an event and how we can build resilience for our homes, communities and selves.