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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.
November 2016 earthquake recovery story now live
On 14 November 2016, Kaikōura and North Canterbury experienced a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that had wide reaching impacts on New Zealand’s North and South Islands. The November 2016 Earthquake recover Story pulls together the many strands of support that government and councils have provided to help people back to a new normal.
Tsunami awareness saves lives
World Tsunami Awareness Day on Sunday 5 November is a chance for all of us to find out more about tsunami and how to prepare for them, Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi says.
Emergency Mobile Alert test
We apologise to those who have received test emergency alerts in the early hours of 4 October 2017.
Recovery information updated
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management have updated the information on this website about recovery. The updated content includes information about recovery planning and the role and powers of Recovery Managers.
Results of the Disaster Preparedness Survey for 2017 now available
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management has released the results of the Colmar Brunton disaster preparedness survey for 2017. This annual survey of 1000 New Zealanders assesses disaster preparedness and the effectiveness of our public education programme.
National transition period extended for Kaikōura quake recovery
Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has given notice of an extension to the national transition period in Kaikōura and Hurunui Districts and the Wairau-Awatere ward of Marlborough District.
Media remain committed when disaster strikes
A longstanding agreement between Civil Defence Emergency Management authorities and national broadcasters has been renewed and strengthened.