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NEMA’s digital billboards win further gold at the 2026 Beacon Awards
NEMA’s digital billboard campaign has won Gold for Best Collaboration at the 2026 Beacon Awards in Auckland.
Updated Emergency Mobile Alert protocols for User Agencies: Technical Standard [TS 06/26]
The Emergency Mobile Alert protocols for User Agencies technical standard has now been updated.
New regional plan strengthens Wellington’s ability to manage longer, more complex emergencies
The Wellington Region Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Plan 2026–2031 takes effect from today, setting a new direction for how the region prepares for, responds to, and recovers from emergencies.
New Emergency Mobile Alert map "another step forward"
A new map will allow anyone in New Zealand to see any live Emergency Mobile Alerts, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says.
Nine questions answered ahead of our 9th Emergency Mobile Alert test
New Zealand’s Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system has been keeping people across New Zealand safe for nearly nine years - and on Sunday evening between 6pm and 7pm, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) will be undertaking the ninth nationwide test of the system.
NEMA Emergency Mobile Alert test "not just a meme" despite accidental 6-7 reference
The National Emergency Management Agency has expressed dismay that its annual Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) test - which will take place on 14 June from 6-7pm - has inadvertently reawakened a meme which many hoped was waning in popularity.
Select committee reports-back on Emergency Management Bill
The select committee process for the Emergency Management Bill (No 2) has concluded, with the Governance and Administration Committee reporting the Bill back to the House on 5 June 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.
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.