Media Release Archive
Non-emergency related media releases issued by the National Emergency Management Agency
Media releases issued by the Minister of Civil Defence are published on the Beehive website.
Date for nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert system confirmed
Date for nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert system confirmed
10 May 2022
On May 22, there will be a phone alert you can’t ignore – but don’t worry, it’s just a test.
Feedback sought on proposed National Disaster Resilience Strategy
Feedback sought on proposed National Disaster Resilience Strategy
19 Oct 2018
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management is encouraging New Zealanders to have their say about the future of disaster resilience in New Zealand.
Media release: Tsunami can arrive in minutes - have a plan to evacuate - 9 October 2018
Tsunami can arrive in minutes – have a plan to evacuate (502 KB)
09 Oct 2018
The tragic earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia is a reminder for New Zealanders of the importance of knowing how to stay safe in the event of a tsunami.
Media release: Media key to better emergency information for diverse communities - 2 August 2018
Media key to better emergency information for diverse communities (589 KB)
02 Aug 2018
Civil Defence Emergency Management authorities and media are joining forces to ensure better access to emergency information for diverse communities.
Media release: Time to plan ahead as Gita gears towards NZ - 18 February 2018
Time to plan ahead as Gita gears towards NZ (15 KB)
18 Feb 2018
Now is a good time to think ahead about how Cyclone Gita might impact you and your household, and plan accordingly, the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management is advising the public.
Media release: Encouraging start for Emergency Mobile Alert - 9 February 2018
Encouraging start for Emergency Mobile Alert (419 KB)
09 Feb 2018
New Zealand’s new Emergency Mobile Alert system has been well received by New Zealanders, according to an independent survey commissioned by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM).
Media release: Communities to benefit from new guidance to manage welfare services in emergencies - 10 November 2015
Communities to benefit from new guidance to manage welfare services in emergencies (167 KB)
10 Nov 2015
Improvements are being made to how welfare services are coordinated and delivered to communities when there is an emergency.
With just seven days to go until New Zealand’s national ShakeOut earthquake drill, a challenge is going out to every business and family in the country to sign up now to help them ‘get ready and get thru’ if there is a disaster.
The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management has activated the National Crisis Management Centre this morning to be ready to support regions affected by flooding.
Media release: Sign language interpreter Jeremy Borland backing New Zealand ShakeOut - 16 June 2015
Sign language interpreter Jeremy Borland backing New Zealand ShakeOut (47 KB)
16 Jun 2015
Sign language interpreter Jeremy Borland is the latest prominent New Zealander to get behind New Zealand ShakeOut, our national earthquake drill, taking place at 9:15am, 15 October 2015.