Welcome
By now (mid 2022) few people would dispute that our societies are undergoing rapid changes and that we are likely to face more challenges in the probably not-too-distant future. Of course, the fact that we may soon be increasingly confronted with some of the issues illustrated above, unfortunately does not mean that natural disasters (earthquakes etc.) will be taking a holiday.
This New Zealand-based site is an attempt to collate and preserve some free PDF resources which may be of use in the event that they are needed to help us address issues which are likely to be new to many of us. While they can be viewed online in your browser, it is suggested that you may like to download those you feel are relevant (the internet may not always be available) and perhaps print those that are most important (power may not always be available).
You will note that many articles are, of necessity, sourced from overseas. As this is an evolving project, we would be happy to replace them if we can locate more suitable NZ-targeted material. To this end, please do not hesitate to contact us with suggestions.
Occasionally you will already see a PDF Download button with a small kiwi attached. This indicates an article that is either NZ-written or NZ-focused.
You will note that this site is a resource bank only. We are not hosting discussions or making comments about any of the 'looming' events. There are already many online channels providing excellent blogging and chat services.
Update (July 2024)
On the Resources page is a link to a new video series of useful prepping resources.
- Everyday Prepper already contains a wealth of information and demonstrations.
- The author has compiled over 50 videos about off-grid solar systems, homesteading, D.I.Y.,how current events impact daily life - and much more.
- Topics covered range from blackout readiness to self-sufficiency, together with various emergency scenarios.
Update (November 2023)
On the Food & Water page we finally have a Chooks section:
- An Introduction to Keeping Chickens.
- A Beginner's Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens.
- 21 Tips for Raising Backyard Chickens.
- Hastings District Council Consolidated Bylaws - 2021
Update (July 2023)
On the Food & Water page we now have a new section: Beekeeping. The seven new downloads are:
- A Beginner's Guide to Beekeeping
- The Australian Beekeeping Guide
- Beekeeping Basics
- The Art of Beekeeping
- Caring for Bees
- Beekeeping - Seasonal Management
- The New Zealand Beekeeper Code of Conduct
Update (June 2023)
On the Food & Water page:
- In addition to the Plan 4 Plenty - Food Abundance in a Crisis + the Plan 4 Plenty - Planner PDFs, for those who may prefer to keep an electronic version of the Plan 4 Plenty Planner, there is now an editable version of the Planner in .docx format.
On the Health page:
- We also have a new section entitled Inspiration (Mental Health). This has been added in the belief that being a long-term prepper and, in the view of many, doubtlessly also a misinformed "conspiracy theorist", can become taxing emotionally as well as physically. Here you will find five downloadable (and printable) inspirational passages which may help you weather the turmoil when the going gets tough.
Disclaimer: It must be emphasised that all the information on this site is presented, in good faith, for information purposes only. Much of the overseas content has been written in accordance with regulations which may not apply in New Zealand. Due to the fact that we are not experts in any of these areas and the fact that we have not been able to read all these articles from cover to cover, we would stress that it is up to the individual to ensure that any advice provided is safe, legal and conforms with local requirements. The use of this website signifies that the user acknowledges that the designers are not liable for any adverse outcomes from the use of any advice obtained from the site.