Disaster recovery checklists and resources

Drying your whānau collections — checklist

A short checklist to help you safely dry water-damaged belongings such as photographs, books, artworks and music collections after a flood.

Collection salvage guidelines

Guidelines. including do's and don'ts. to help you dry water-damaged belongings organised by format, for example, works of art on paper, manuscripts, newspapers, sound recordings, oversize items and photographs.

Dealing with mould after a flood — checklist

Mould can quickly appear on whānau collections after a flood. This factsheet will help you understand mould, take action if you find mould on water-damaged whānau collection including steps to clean damaged items safely.

Disaster recovery resources

A curated list of resources with advice and practical information to help care for precious personal or collection items during the recovery stage of a disaster. Includes information about heritage buildings and marae.

Help from the National Preservation Office

Find out how the National Preservation Office can help you. There is also a list of other conservation organisations and services that may be of assistance.

Caring for collections guides

Use our guides to find out how you can care for your collections at home and on the marae. These guides include practical steps you can take to ensure the protection, safety and security of your precious taonga.