Figure A1.1: Stylised risk management process (after AS/NZS 4360:1999)
Appendix 2: Maps of Active Faults
This list provides an interim classification of most of New Zealand's on-land active faults, based on fault recurrence interval.
Fault Avoidance Interval Class: Less than 2000 years (RI Class I).
Alfredton Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington and Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council areas. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; and indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Alpine Fault: This fault is located in the Southland, West Coast and Tasman Regional Council areas. There is a high level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Amberly Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury region. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; and an Indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Aorangi - Ngpotiki: This fault is located in the Wellington region. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Aratiatia Fault: This fault is located in the Waikato region. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Awatere Fault: This fault is located in the West Coast, Canterbury and Marlborough regions. There is a high level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Braemar Fault: This fault is located in the Bay of Plenty region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Clarence Fault: This fault is located in the West Coast, Canterbury and Marlborough regions. There is a high level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Dreyers Rock Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington and Manawatu-Wanganui region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Edgecumbe Fault: This fault is located in the Bay of Plenty region. There is high level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Fyffe Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Hanmer Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates; and analysis of comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Highlands Fault: This fault is located in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regional Council areas. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Hope Fault: This fault is located in the West Coast and Canterbury Regional Council areas. There is a high level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Jordan Thrust Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury region. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Kaiapo Fault: This fault is located in the Waikato Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Kakapo Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury Regional Council area. There is a high level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Karioi Fault: This fault is located in the Manawatu-Wanganui region. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Kekerengu Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury region. There is a high level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Kelly Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Kowhia Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury region there is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Lake Ohakuri: This fault is located in the Waikato region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Maleme (incl. Rehi): These faults are located in the Waikato region. There is a high level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Matata Fault: This fault is located in the Bay of Plenty region. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Mohaka Fault: This fault is located in the Manawatu-Wanganui and Hawke's Bay regions. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Mount Grey Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury region. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
National Park Fault: This fault is located in the Manawatu-Wanganui region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Ngangiho Fault: This fault is located in the Waikato region. There is a high level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Ohakune Fault: This fault is located in the Manawatu-Wanganui region. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Orakeikorako Fault: This fault is located in the Waikato region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Paeroa Fault: This fault is located in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions. There is a high level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Patoka Fault: This fault is located in the Hawke's Bay region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Porters Pass Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury region. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of Fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; and an Indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Poutu Fault: This fault is located in the Waikato region. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Puketerata Fault: This fault is located in the Waikato region, there is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Rangiora Fault: This fault is located in the Hawke's Bay region. There is a high level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement.
Raurimu Fault: This fault is located in the Manawatu-Wanganui region. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Rotoitipaku Fault: This fault is located in the Bay of Plenty region. There is a high level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures.
Shawcroft Road Fault: This fault is located in the Manawatu-Wanganui region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Snowgrass Fault: This fault is located in the Manawatu-Wanganui region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Tumunui Fault: This fault is located in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regional Council areas. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Waihi Fault: This fault is located in the Manawatu-Wanganui and Waikato Regional Council areas there is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Waipukaka Fault: This fault is located in the Manawatu-Wanganui region. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures.
Wairarapa Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington and Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council areas. There is a high level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Wairau Fault: This fault is located in the Marborough and Tasman Regional Council areas. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Wellington Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington and Manawatu-Wanganiu Regional Council areas. There is a high level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
West Whangamata: This fault is located in the Waikato Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Whakaipo Fault: This fault is located in the Waikato Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Whakatane (South): This fault is located in the Bay or Plenty Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Whangamata Fault: This fault is located in the Waikato Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Wharekaukau Fault: This fault is located in the Waikato Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Whirinaki Fault: This fault is located in the Waikato Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Fault Avoidance Interval Class: Between 2,000 and 3,500 years (RI Class II).
Akatore Fault: This fault is located in the Otago Regional Council area. There is medium level of confidence in its classification based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Ashley-Crust Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury Regional Council area. There is low level of confidence in its classification based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Awaiti Fault: This fault is located in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council area. There is low level of confidence in its classification based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Barber Fault: This fault is located in the Waikato Regional Council area. There is low level of confidence in its classification based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures.
Carterton Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington Regional Council area. There is medium level of confidence in its classification based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures.
Cross Creek Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington Regional Council area. There is a low confidence in its classification based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Elliott Fault: Located in the Canterbury and Marlborough regions. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Fidget Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Fowlers Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Fox's Peak Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury region. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures.
Hihitahi Fault: This fault is located in the Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Irishman's Creek: This fault is located in the Canterbury Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Kerepehi Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington Regional Council area. There is a high level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Lake Heron Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Little Rough Ridge: This fault is located in the Otago Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Long Valley Fault: This fault is located in the Otago Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Makuri Fault: This fault is located in the Manwatu-Wanganui Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Masterton Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington Regional Council area. There is a high level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates; and comparisons with other, similar, faults
Mokonui Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Mt Hutt-Mt Peal: This fault is located in the Canterbury Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Northern Ohariu: This fault is located in the Wellington and Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council areas. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on an analysis of fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates; and comparisons with other, similar, faults
Ngapouri Fault: This fault is located in the Manawatu-Wanganui and Bay of Plenty Regional Council areas. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Oaonui Fault: This fault is located in the Taranaki Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of Fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures.
Ohariu Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; and indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Onepu Fault: This fault is located in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Orakonui Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Ostler Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement.
Otakiri Fault: This fault is located in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on a comparison with other, similar, faults.
Pa Valley Fault: This fault is located in the Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Raetihi Fault: This fault is located in the Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Raggedy Range: This fault is located in the Otago Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Ranfurly Fault: This fault is located in the Otago Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Rotohauhau Fault: This fault is located in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regional Council areas. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Ruahine Fault: This fault is located in the Manawatu-Wanganui and Hawke's Bay Regional Council areas. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Saunders Road Fault: This fault is located in the Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Silver Road Fault: This fault is located in the Hawke's Bay Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Te Teko Fault: This fault is located in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Te Weta Fault: This fault is located in the Waikato Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Thorpe-Poplar: This fault is located in the Waikato Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Torlesse Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Vernon Fault: This fault is located in the Marlborough Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Waikaremoana: This fault is located in the Hawke's Bay and Bay of Plenty Regional Council areas. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Waimana Fault: This fault is located in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Waiohau Fault: This fault is located in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Waipiata Fault: This fault is located in the Otago Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Weber Fault: This fault is located in the Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Fault Avoidance Interval Class: Between 3,500 and 5,000 Years (RI Class III)
Akatarawa Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Blue Lake Fault: This fault is located in the Otago Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Cheeseman Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Dry River Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Gibbs Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Glendevon Fault: This fault is located in the Hawke's Bay Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Hossack Road: This fault is located in the Waikato Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Huangarua Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Hundalee Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Inglewood Fault: This fault is located in the Taranaki Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures.
Kaiwara Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Kaweka Fault: This fault is located in the Hawke's Bay Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Kidnappers (East): This fault is located in the Hawke's Bay Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Kidnappers (West): This fault is located in the Hawke's Bay Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Lees Valley Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury Regional Council areas. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Lindis Pass Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury and Otago Regional Council areas. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
London Hill Fault: This fault is located in the Marlborough District Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Martinborough Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Maunga Fault: This fault is located in the Manawatu-Wanganui region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Moumahaki Fault: This fault is located in the Taranaki Regional Council areas. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Mount Thomas: This fault is located in the Canterbury region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Ngakuru Fault: This fault is located in the Waikato region. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Norfolk Fault: This fault is located in the Taranaki region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
North Rough Ridge: This fault is located in the Otago region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Omihi Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Oruawharo Fault: This fault is located in the Hawke's Bay and Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council areas. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Otaraia Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Poulter Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury and West Coast Regional Council areas. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Pukerua Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Raukumara Series: This series of faults is located in the Gisborne District Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which appears to be based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Ruataniwha Fault: This fault is located in the Hawke's Bay Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Shepherds Gully Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Tukituki Fault: This fault is located in the Hawke's Bay region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Waimea-Flaxmere Fault: This fault is located in the Nelson and Tasman Council areas. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which appears to be based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Waipukurau-Poukawa: This fault is located in the Hawke's Bay Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Waitawhiti Fault: This fault is located in the Manawatu-Wanganui region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Whakatane (North): This fault is located in the Bay of Plenty region. There is a medium low of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Fault Avoidance Interval Class: Between 5,000 years and 10,000 years (RI Class IV).
Awahokomo Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Bidwell Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Big River Fault: This fault is located in the West Coast Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Blackball Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington West Coast Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Cardrona Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington Otago Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Dalgety Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Dunstan Fault: This fault is located in the Otago region. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Esk Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Fern Gully Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury region. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints.
Fernside Fault: This fault is located in the Gisborne District Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Giles Creek Fault: This fault is located in the West Coast Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Hog Swamp Fault: This fault is located in the Marlborough District Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Horohoro Fault: This fault is located in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regional Council areas. There is a high level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Hyde Fault: This fault is located in the Otago region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Kirkliston Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Lowry Peak Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Mangaoranga Fault: This fault is located in the Wellington and Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council areas. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Mangatete Fault: This fault is located in the Waikato region. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Moonlight Fault: This fault is located in the Southland and Otago Regional Council areas. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Nevis Fault: This fault is located in the Otago region. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; fault-specific slip rate and single-event displacement; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Nukumaru Fault: This fault is located in the Taranaki region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Paparoa Range Fault: This fault is located in the West Coast region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on an indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates; and comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Poukawa (North) Fault: This fault is located in the Hawke's Bay Regional Council area. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures.
Punaruku Fault: This fault is located in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regional Council areas. There is a medium level of confidence in its classification which is based on analysis of fault-specific sequence of dated surface ruptures; and indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
Quartz Creek Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Rostreivor Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Rotokohu Fault: This fault is located in the West Coast Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Rough Creek: This fault is located in the West Coast Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Southland Series: This fault series is located in the Southland region. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which appears to be based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Springbank Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.
Waitotara Fault: This fault is located in the Taranaki Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on am indicative determination of recurrence interval based on fault-specific slip rate constraints and rupture length estimates.
West Culverden Fault: This fault is located in the Canterbury Regional Council area. There is a low level of confidence in its classification which is based on comparisons with other, similar, faults.