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Interim Space Weather Response Plan
The Interim New Zealand Space Weather Response Plan details key roles and responsibilities for a range of agencies in supporting the preparedness and response to a space weather event.
Resilience Fund grants for safer communities
Nine projects to help communities prepare, reduce risk, respond and recover from emergencies are this year’s recipients of Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Resilience Fund grants, administered by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
Nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert system this Sunday
This year’s nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 26 May between 6-7pm.
North Island Severe Weather Events Response Internal Operational Lessons Report
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has published its internal review report of its operational response to the North Island Severe Weather Events of early 2023.
Making it easier for disabled people to get ready for an emergency
New Zealand’s emergency preparedness website, www.getready.govt.nz, is now available in Braille, Easy Read, Audio and Large print formats, making it easier for disabled people to access information on how to get ready for an emergency.
Get summer ready – because emergencies don’t take a holiday
This summer, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is reminding Kiwis to add some simple steps to their summer to-do list to make sure they’re prepared for any emergencies that may happen over the holiday break.
World Tsunami Awareness Day: Five simple hacks that could save your life
On World Tsunami Awareness Day (Sunday 5 November) NEMA is urging Aotearoa New Zealand to take a few minutes to check their tsunami zone and get familiar with small actions that could make a big difference in an emergency.
ShakeOut, our national earthquake drill and tsuanmi hīkoi, is tomorrow!
ShakeOut, our national earthquake drill, and tsunami hīkoi is happening tomorrow at 9:30am, and there’s still time to sign up.
Geraldine earthquake a serious reminder to get ready for the big one
This morning’s 6.2 magnitude shake near Geraldine is a serious reminder that New Zealanders need to be prepared for a large earthquake, says the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).