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New Zealand ShakeOut 2018

New Zealand ShakeOut is our national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi (walk), taking place on Thursday 18 October 2018, at 9:30am.

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Get Tsunami Ready

All of New Zealand is at risk of earthquakes and all of our coastline is at risk of tsunami. We can’t predict when one will happen, but we can protect ourselves and our family.

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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.

Emergency Mobile Alert

Emergency Mobile Alerts are messages about emergencies sent by authorised emergency agencies to capable mobile phones.

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Lifelines reports and resources

Reports and resources which may be of use to lifeline utilities, lifeline groups, or CDEM officers working with lifelines utilities

News and Events

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New update

03 Aug 2018 - 10:10am

Media key to better emergency information for diverse communities

Civil Defence Emergency Management authorities and media are joining forces to ensure better access to emergency information for diverse communities.

New update

02 Jul 2018 - 10:02am

New Zealand ShakeOut 2018

In June Civil Defence Minister Hon. Kris Faafoi launched New Zealand ShakeOut 2018, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi (walk out), on 6 June at Wilford School in Wellington.

30 May 2018 > 31 May 2018

National Emergency Management Conference 2018 - Partners for Resilience

The National Emergency Management Conference 2018 will provide insight, advice and discussion that is both relevant and engaging for emergency management professionals.

Resources

CDEM-related publications, newsletters and images