The National Advisory issued following the 6.8 earthquake near the WEST COAST OF THE SOUTH ISLAND N.Z. at 2025-03-25 2:43 PM New Zealand Daylight is cancelled as the threat has now passed.
The Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) 3rd edition represents New Zealand’s official framework to achieve effective co-ordinated incident management across responding agencies.
Find your tsunami evacuation zone with our interactive map. Search your home, work or school address to find out if it is in a tsunami evacuation zone.
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.
Find out about Emergency Mobile Alert including a list of capable phones on the Get Ready website.
Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. You can take steps to be prepared. Find advice on how you can get prepared for an emergency.
