🏔️ Part 1: Identifying Hazards and Risks

1. Your whānau is planning a weekend camping trip to Te Urewera. Which of these would be considered a HIGH risk hazard?

Forgetting to pack extra socks

River crossing during heavy rain

Running out of mobile phone battery

Mild sunburn on your arms

2. When planning outdoor activities, which factors increase risk? (Select all that apply)

Weather conditions

Experience level of participants

Time of day/season

Distance from help/communication

Quality of equipment

3. Your kura is organising a tramping trip to Ruapehu. The temperature forecast is 5°C with possible snow. What clothing would be most appropriate?

Cotton t-shirt and jeans

Merino wool layers and waterproof jacket

Shorts and singlet with a light jumper

School uniform with a raincoat

4. List three potential hazards you might encounter during a coastal fishing trip at Māhia Peninsula:

🛡️ Part 2: Risk Assessment and Control Strategies

5. Explain the difference between a hazard and a risk using an outdoor example:

6. Your group wants to go swimming at a remote waterhole. Describe THREE control strategies you could use to reduce the risks:

7. Before any outdoor activity, you should always tell someone your plans. This is called leaving a _____________ with a responsible adult. If you don't return by your planned time, they should contact _____________ for help.

🎯 Part 3: Real-World Scenario

8. Scenario: You and three friends plan to go eeling at night in the Wairoa River. It's been raining heavily for two days, and the river is running high and muddy. Your friend Tane says "She'll be right, we know this spot well." As the group leader, what would you do?

Consider:

• What are the main risks in this situation?

• What tikanga (cultural practices) might guide your decision?

• How would you communicate your concerns to your friends?

• What alternative plans could you suggest?

9. Create a simple safety checklist for a day trip to gather kaimoana (seafood). List 5 essential items or actions: