The Hāwea Community Response Group (HCRG) has outfitted the Lake Hawea Community Centre and the Hawea Flat School, making communication a top priority. As we all recognise, the ability to communicate with Civil Emergency Hubs will be crucial. Thanks to technological advancements, we are now better equipped to communicate than ever before, offering increased security for all. From internet-based voice calls, text messaging, and email via Starlink to VHF radios, there are various means available. Community members can support us by registering their Starlink, Satellite phone, and VHF radio. On your mobile phone please ensure Web Calling is enabled so messages can be sent and received. The plan is to offer Starlink hubs around various locations in Hawea.

Hawea CRG is interested in recording locations where Starlink is installed, along with the contact information of the owners. Having Starlink installed, especially coupled with a generator, can be a valuable service to the community during emergencies, as our fiber network may fail in such situations. The Community Centre already has these facilities, but having additional installations, especially in different areas around Hāwea, could greatly enhance our communication capabilities. Building a network of such installations would benefit everyone in the community. If you have Starlink installed and would like to help, please register below.

The Lake Hāwea Community Centre and Hāwea Flat School have a base station and handheld VHF radios that can be used to communicate directly with the Wanaka Civil Emergency Hub if the Internet is not available. If you have a VHF radio available and wish to help in an emergency situation, please register below.

Read below by clicking on the logo if you are interested in "HF radio communication services to communities affected by natural disasters".