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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.
Wellington Earthquake National Initial Response Plan version 1.1 now available
This version (1.1) of the WENIRP has been developed post the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake in order to ensure that, if a major aftershock occurred affecting the Wellington region, an effective response could be initiated.
Exercise Tangaroa post-exercise report.
This report provides an overview of Exercise Tangaroa 2016 and summarises the key findings derived from evaluation and feedback provided about the Exercise
Kaikoura Earthquake and Tsunami: 14 November 2016 Post Event Report (National Emergency Management Agency response)
The Kaikoura Earthquake and Tsunami: 14 November 2016 Post Event Report (National Emergency Management Agency response) outlines the Agency’s response to the Kaikoura earthquake and tsunami on 14 November 2016.
East Cape earthquake and tsunami: 2 September 2016 Post Event Report (National Emergency Management Agency response)
The East Cape earthquake and tsunami: 2 September 2016 Post Event Report (National Emergency Management Agency response) outlines the Agency's response to the East Cape earthquake and tsunami on 2 September 2016.
2016 National Lifelines Forum Documents Now Available
Key presentations and documents from the 2016 National Lifelines Forum are now available to view and download.
2016-2020 Business Plan now available
The National Emergency Management Agency Business Plan 2016-2020 is now available.
Updated Tsunami Evacuation Zones: Directors’ Guideline for CDEM Groups
The updated Tsunami Evacuation Zones: Directors’ Guideline for CDEM Groups [DGL 08/16] has been published.
New National Capability Assessment Report
A new Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management report shows that civil defence organisations across the country are much better prepared to deliver for their communities today than they were three years ago.