Consultation open on changes to emergency management legislation
The consultation period on changes to emergency management legislation has been extended by a week.
From 15 April to 20 May 2025 we are inviting submissions on options to strengthen New Zealand’s overarching emergency management legislation and inform the design of a new Emergency Management Bill.
As part of its response to the Government Inquiry into the Response to the North Island Severe Weather Events, the Government intends to pass a new Emergency Management Bill during this term of Parliament. The Bill will replace the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002.
The new Bill is an opportunity to make sure our legislative settings enable the improvements identified through the Government Inquiry and other reviews.
In particular, the legislative reforms aim to ensure there is a whole-of-society approach to emergency management.
Submissions are now open until 5pm, 20 May 2025. This extension is in recognition of the busy period many in the sector have had due to recent weather events. We hope this provides additional time to contribute your feedback.
Published: Apr 15, 2025, 11:31 AM