Safe as houses?

Alistair Davies and Kate Boersen
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Welcome to "Safe as Houses?" - your trusted guide on how to make one of your biggest assets safer, so it’s you, and not the next natural hazard, that decides your future.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Can you flood BEHIND a stopbank?

    In this episode, you’ll learn: ●     The surprising ways water ends up inside homes that are protected by flood banks ●     How relying on flood banks can put your biggest financial asset on the line ●     What to check for before buying or renting behind a flood bank Welcome to Safe As Houses? Your trusted guide to making your biggest asset safer, so the next natural hazarddoesn’t decide your future. This is a podcast for homeowners, renters, future buyers, anyone who wants to better understand the risks to their home and feel more confident about what they can do next. Your hosts Alistair and Kate are here to make natural hazard risk: ●     easier to understand ●     less overwhelming ●     more practical, and ●     more part of everyday life We’ll be sharing: ●     Real stories from people across New Zealand ●     Insights from engineers, scientists, emergency managers and insurers ●     Practical steps you can take to make your home safer We’re planning new episodes every couple of weeks, with: ●     One topic per episode ●     Bite-sized, practical conversations ●     Plenty of real-world examples We’re learning as we go, and we want to learn with you. We’d love to hear from you: ●     What topics do you want covered? ●     What have you already done to reduce risk at your home? ●     What questions do you have? Contact us Email: hello@⁠safeashouses.org⁠ Instagram: ⁠@safeashousespodcast⁠ YouTube: ⁠@safeashousespodcast⁠

  2. Sep 17

    Why can't we PREDICT disasters?

    In this episode, we’re digging into: ●     why we can’t predict disasters ●     the difference between forecasting and predicting, and ●     what you can do to prepare for things we can’t predict Welcome to Safe As Houses? Your trusted guide to making your biggest asset safer, so the next natural hazard doesn’t decide your future. This is a podcast for homeowners, renters, future buyers, anyone who wants to better understand the risks to their home and feel more confident about what they can do next. Your hosts Alistair and Kate are here to make natural hazard risk: ●   easier to understand ●   less overwhelming ●   more practical, and ●   more part of everyday life We’ll be sharing: ●    Real stories from people across New Zealand ●    Insights from engineers, scientists, emergency managers and insurers ●     Practical steps you can take to make your home safer We’re planning new episodes every couple of weeks, with: ●     One topic per episode ●     Bite-sized, practical conversations ●     Plenty of real-world examples We’re learning as we go, and we want to learn with you. We’d love to hear from you: ●     What topics do you want covered? ●     What have you already done to reduce risk at your home? ●     What questions do you have? Contact us Email: hello@⁠safeashouses.org⁠ Instagram: ⁠@safeashousespodcast⁠ YouTube: ⁠@safeashousespodcast⁠

  3. Sep 3

    6 surprising facts about natural hazards

    In this episode, we’re going to: Put your natural hazard knowledge to the test  Uncover surprising facts about how natural hazards can impact NZ  Discuss how you can take simple actions that make a big difference to you and your whanau when natural hazards happen. Welcome to Safe As Houses? Your trusted guide to making your biggest asset safer, so the next natural hazard doesn’t decide your future. This is a podcast for homeowners, renters, future buyers, anyone who wants to better understand the risks to their home and feel more confident about what they can do next. Your hosts Alistair and Kate are here to make natural hazard risk: easier to understand less overwhelming more practical, and more part of everyday life We’ll be sharing: Real stories from people across New Zealand Insights from engineers, scientists, emergency managers and insurers Practical steps you can take to make your home safer We’re planning new episodes every couple of weeks, with: One topic per episode Bite-sized, practical conversations Plenty of real-world examples We’re learning as we go, and we want to learn with you. We’d love to hear from you: What topics do you want covered? What have you already done to reduce risk at your home? What questions do you have? Contact us Email: ⁠safeashousespodcast@gmail.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@safeashousespodcast⁠

  4. Aug 20

    Episode 7: Is NZ the 2nd most DANGEROUS country in the world?!

    In this episode, we’re: unpacking headlines calling New Zealand the 2nd most dangerous country in the world Exploring how small, protective actions on your property beat worrying about once-in-a-century headlines, and Discuss how taking control of local hazard risks keeps you and your investment secure Welcome to Safe As Houses? Your trusted guide to making your biggest asset safer, so the next natural hazard doesn’t decide your future. This is a podcast for homeowners, renters, future buyers, anyone who wants to better understand the risks to their home and feel more confident about what they can do next. Your hosts Alistair and Kate are here to make natural hazard risk: easier to understand less overwhelming more practical, and more part of everyday life We’ll be sharing: Real stories from people across New Zealand Insights from engineers, scientists, emergency managers and insurers Practical steps you can take to make your home safer We’re planning new episodes every couple of weeks, with: One topic per episode Bite-sized, practical conversations Plenty of real-world examples We’re learning as we go, and we want to learn with you. We’d love to hear from you: What topics do you want covered? What have you already done to reduce risk at your home? What questions do you have? Contact us Email: ⁠safeashousespodcast@gmail.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@safeashousespodcast⁠ YouTube: ⁠@safeashousespodcast⁠

  5. Aug 6

    Episode 6: CASE STUDY - What matters most when buying your next home

    In this episode, we’re talking with Michelle as she’s looking for her next home. You’ll learn: What matters to Michelle and her family when buying a new home How to get a gift from an estate agent How natural hazards can impact a property and your investment Welcome to Safe As Houses? Your trusted guide to making your biggest asset safer, so the next natural hazard doesn’t decide your future. This is a podcast for homeowners, renters, future buyers, anyone who wants to better understand the risks to their home and feel more confident about what they can do next. Your hosts Alistair and Kate are here to make natural hazard risk: easier to understand less overwhelming more practical, and more part of everyday life We’ll be sharing: Real stories from people across New Zealand Insights from engineers, scientists, emergency managers and insurers Practical steps you can take to make your home safer We’re planning new episodes every couple of weeks, with: One topic per episode Bite-sized, practical conversations Plenty of real-world examples We’re learning as we go, and we want to learn with you. We’d love to hear from you: What topics do you want covered? What have you already done to reduce risk at your home? What questions do you have? Contact us Email: ⁠safeashousespodcast@gmail.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@safeashousespodcast⁠ YouTube: ⁠@safeashousespodcast⁠

  6. Jul 23

    Episode 5: What YOU need to know about natural hazards when buying a house

    Welcome to Safe As Houses? Your trusted guide to making your biggest asset safer, so the next natural hazard doesn’t decide your future. This is a podcast for homeowners, renters, future buyers, anyone who wants to better understand the risks to their home and feel more confident about what they can do next. In this episode, hosts Kate Boersen and Alistair Davies discuss: Why you should consider natural hazards when buying a house The 5 questions you should ask before making an offer How to balance risks and opportunities Safe As Houses? is here to make natural hazard risk: easier to understand less overwhelming more practical, and more part of everyday life We’ll be sharing: Real stories from people across New Zealand Insights from engineers, scientists, emergency managers and insurers Practical steps you can take to make your home safer We’re planning new episodes every couple of weeks, with: One topic per episode Bite-sized, practical conversations Plenty of real-world examples We’re learning as we go, and we want to learn with you. We’d love to hear from you: What topics do you want covered? What have you already done to reduce risk at your home? What questions do you have? Contact us Email: ⁠safeashousespodcast@gmail.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@safeashousespodcast⁠ YouTube: ⁠@safeashousespodcast⁠

  7. Jul 9

    Episode 4: Are YOU ready to respond to a disaster?!

    Welcome to Safe As Houses? Your trusted guide to making your biggest asset safer, so the next natural hazard doesn’t decide your future. This is a podcast for homeowners, renters, future buyers, anyone who wants to better understand the risks to their home and feel more confident about what they can do next. In this episode, hosts Kate Boersen and Alistair Davies discuss: The simple actions you can take to get ready to respond to natural hazard events Which actions we’ve taken ourselves The actions we recommend you take to prepare for natural hazards Safe As Houses? is here to make natural hazard risk: easier to understand less overwhelming more practical, and more part of everyday life We’ll be sharing: Real stories from people across New Zealand Insights from engineers, scientists, emergency managers and insurers Practical steps you can take to make your home safer We’re planning new episodes every couple of weeks, with: One topic per episode Bite-sized, practical conversations Plenty of real-world examples We’re learning as we go, and we want to learn with you. We’d love to hear from you: What topics do you want covered? What have you already done to reduce risk at your home? What questions do you have? Contact us Email: ⁠safeashousespodcast@gmail.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@safeashousespodcast⁠ YouTube: ⁠@safeashousespodcast⁠

  8. Jun 25

    Episode 3: What can you do about natural hazards?

    Welcome to Safe As Houses? Your trusted guide to making your biggest asset safer, so the next natural hazard doesn’t decide your future. This is a podcast for homeowners, renters, future buyers, anyone who wants to better understand the risks to their home and feel more confident about what they can do next. In this episode, hosts Kate Boersen and Alistair Davies discuss: What you can do about natural hazards, including How you can reduce your risk at home Safe As Houses? is here to make natural hazard risk: easier to understand less overwhelming more practical, and more part of everyday life We’ll be sharing: Real stories from people across New Zealand Insights from engineers, scientists, emergency managers and insurers Practical steps you can take to make your home safer We’re planning new episodes every couple of weeks, with: One topic per episode Bite-sized, practical conversations Plenty of real-world examples We’re learning as we go, and we want to learn with you. We’d love to hear from you: What topics do you want covered? What have you already done to reduce risk at your home? What questions do you have? Contact us Email: ⁠safeashousespodcast@gmail.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@safeashousespodcast⁠ YouTube: ⁠@safeashousespodcast⁠

  9. Jun 11

    Episode 2: What's a natural hazard?!

    Safe As Houses? — Episode 2: What's a natural hazard?! Welcome to Safe As Houses? your trusted guide to making your biggest asset safer, so the next natural hazard doesn’t decide your future. This is a podcast for homeowners, renters, future buyers, anyone who wants to better understand the risks to their home and feel more confident about what they can do next. In this episode, hosts Kate Boersen and Alistair Davies discuss: What natural hazards areWhich natural hazards we have in New ZealandHow to find out what natural hazards can affect your house before they happen Safe As Houses? is here to make natural hazard risk: easier to understand less overwhelming more practical and more part of everyday life We’ll be sharing: Real stories from people across New ZealandInsights from engineers, scientists, emergency managers and insurersPractical steps you can take to make your home saferWe’re planning new episodes every couple of weeks, with: One topic per episode Bite-sized, practical conversations Plenty of real-world examples We’re learning as we go, and we want to learn with you. We’d love to hear from you: What topics do you want covered? What have you already done to reduce risk at your home? What questions do you have? Contact us Instagram: @safeashousespodcast YouTube: @safeashousespodcast Email: safeashousespodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 2: What's a natural hazard?!

  10. May 17

    Episode 1: Meet Your Hosts

    Welcome to Safe As Houses? your trusted guide to making your biggest asset safer, so the next disaster doesn’t decide your future. In this first episode, hosts Kate Boersen and Alistair Davies introduce themselves, share how they each found their way into the world of natural hazards and disaster risk, and explain why they’re creating this podcast. This is a podcast for homeowners, renters, future buyers, anyone who wants to better understand the risks to their home and feel more confident about what they can do next. We’d love to hear from you: What topics do you want covered? What have you already done to reduce risk at your home? What questions do you have? Email: safeashousespodcast@gmail.com Instagram: SafeAsHousesPodcast YouTube: SafeAsHousesPodcast

    Episode 1: Meet Your Hosts
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Welcome to "Safe as Houses?" - your trusted guide on how to make one of your biggest assets safer, so it’s you, and not the next natural hazard, that decides your future.

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  • Creator
    Alistair Davies and Kate Boersen
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alistair Davies and Kate Boersen
  • Show Website
    Safe as houses?