Explosive Extra Reason to Visit Franklin: The Centre

Over the next few weeks an education video about Auckland’s volcanic hazards will be playing in the atrium of Franklin: The Centre. Next time you are returning some library books, going to a class, visiting the gallery or simply passing by, make sure you stop in and find our more about the way Auckland was formed – and could be reformed!


“There is lots of interest in Auckland’s volcanic hazards at the moment as the region takes part in a Civil Defence Exercise based on a volcanic eruption. The short video, produced for the Auckland Region Emergency Management group, provides some great information on Auckland volcanic hazards and how we all, Council and individual residents, should be preparing,” says Franklin District Council’s Civil Defence Controller, Ian Alexander.


Auckland is defined by the volcanic cones yet most of us know little about how they were formed and the fact that further volcanic activity is likely to create a new crater, not reawaken an existing cone.


Exercise Ruaumoko, culminating in two main exercise days on March 13-14, centres on the Auckland Volcanic Field and will become the biggest Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) exercise ever held in New Zealand. It will be a good opportunity for everyone involved to practice the plans and procedures that have developed if a volcano erupted in the Auckland region. Franklin District Council thought it also provided a good opportunity for everyone to learn more about the Auckland volcanic field and how they can prepare and get through any civil defence emergency.


“We only have to read the newspaper to know that civil defence emergencies do happen – think about the Gisborne earthquakes or the Northland floods. The video gives some good advice on how to prepare so you can survive such an event. You should also visit www.getthru.govt.nz or ring Council for more information,” says Ian.


You can call Franklin District Council on (09) 237 1300.