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Emergency Management Bill

The Government has introduced an Emergency Management Bill to replace the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002. Learn more about the Bill.

Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) third edition

The Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) 3rd edition represents New Zealand’s official framework to achieve effective co-ordinated incident management across responding agencies.

Emergency preparedness

Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. It’s up to you to take steps to make sure you’re prepared.

For media

Find information and useful resources for media, including contact information.

Training and development

Find information about training and courses offered by the National Emergency Management Agency and other providers, access the takatū learning management system, and learn about the CDEM Competency Framework.

News

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27 May 2026

New investment to deliver modern technology systems for the emergency management sector

Funding through Budget 2026 will support the National Emergency Management Agency to deliver modern operational technology systems for the emergency management sector.

01 May 2026

Notice of Proposed Emergency Management Rule

The proposed Emergency Management Rule 1: Forms for Declarations of States of Emergency and Transition Periods is now available for public comment.

Resources

Find publications and e-Bulletin, access takatū and Emi, and see who media can contact.