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Information about COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)
Guidance from the New Zealand Government on the COVID-19 including health advice, travel restrictions and education-related information for students and parents can be found on the GOVT.NZ website.
Information about Novel coronavirus (18 Feb 2020)
Where to find the latest information about Novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Whakaari White Island Volcanic Eruption
Information for affected people and for people visiting the area during the holiday period.
National Emergency Management Agency to replace Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management
The new National Emergency Management Agency will become operational on 1 December 2019. On this day all of the existing functions and staff of the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management will transfer into the new National Emergency Management Agency and the Ministry will cease to exist.
Emergency Management System Reform Programme Update October 2019
Just over one year ago, the Government announced Better Responses to Natural Disasters and other Emergencies in New Zealand — its response to the Technical Advisory Group’s Ministerial Review recommendations. This update provides an overview of what’s been achieved so far in the Emergency Management System Reform and what’s on the horizon — both short-term and longer-term.
To sign is to be seen
'To sign is to be seen' is a new poster resource that provides tips for media, camera operators and media briefing organisers to help New Zealand Sign Language interpreters get important messages across.
Team to support emergency responses up and running
Civil Defence Minister Hon Peeni Henare today announced that the Emergency Management Assistance Team has been established and is ready to be deployed to provide support in an emergency response.
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.
Deaf communities to get better emergency information
Deaf communities will have improved access to emergency information as the result of a new agreement signed today, says Civil Defence Minister Hon Kris Faafoi.