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Emergency Mobile Alert

Find out about Emergency Mobile Alert including a list of capable phones on the Get Ready website.

National Emergency Management Agency

The National Emergency Management Agency provides leadership in reducing risk, being ready for, responding to and recovering from emergencies.

Local civil defence groups

Local authorities are responsible for civil defence emergency management (CDEM) in their area. If life or property is threatened always dial 111 for Police, Fire or Ambulance.

New Zealand Emergency Management Assistance Team

This page provides information about the New Zealand Emergency Management Assistance Team

Tsunami monitoring and detection network

This page provides information about New Zealand’s tsunami monitoring and detection network.

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20 Dec 2019 - 11:51am

Whakaari White Island Volcanic Eruption

Information for affected people and for people visiting the area during the holiday period.

29 Nov 2019 - 1:23pm

National Emergency Management Agency to replace Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

The new National Emergency Management Agency will become operational on 1 December 2019. On this day all of the existing functions and staff of the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management will transfer into the new National Emergency Management Agency and the Ministry will cease to exist.

21 Nov 2019 - 4:23pm

Nationwide test expected to show increased penetration of Emergency Mobile Alert

The system, which is administered by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) on behalf of a range of agencies, is undergoing a nationwide live test this Sunday 24 November between 6pm and 7pm. Last year six in ten New Zealanders received the alert, and that number is expected to climb further.

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