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NEW UPDATE
Airbnb agreement to unlock emergency accommodation nationwide
22 Nov 2018
04:12 PM
A historic new agreement signed today will provide a nationwide boost to New Zealand’s emergency preparedness and response arrangements.
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Tis the season to BEEEEEEEEEP - Nationwide test alert this Sunday
22 Nov 2018
04:12 PM
It’s not just Christmas that comes once a year. This Sunday, on 25 November, about three million phones are expected to chime - not with Jingle Bells, but with a loud noise marking the annual nationwide test alert from the Emergency Mobile Alert system.
Read moreNationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert system
13 Nov 2018
03:12 PM
A nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system will be undertaken on Sunday 25 November between 6pm and 7pm.
Read moreMedia release: Feedback sought on proposed National Disaster Resilience Strategy
19 Oct 2018
02:12 PM
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management is encouraging New Zealanders to have their say about the future of disaster resilience in New Zealand.
Read moreMedia release: Tsunami can arrive in minutes – have a plan to evacuate
09 Oct 2018
11:12 AM
The tragic earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia is a reminder for New Zealanders of the importance of knowing how to stay safe in the event of a tsunami.
Read moreMedia key to better emergency information for diverse communities
03 Aug 2018
10:12 AM
Civil Defence Emergency Management authorities and media are joining forces to ensure better access to emergency information for diverse communities.
Read moreNew Zealand ShakeOut 2018
02 Jul 2018
10:12 AM
In June Civil Defence Minister Hon. Kris Faafoi launched New Zealand ShakeOut 2018, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi (walk out), on 6 June at Wilford School in Wellington.
Read moreDeaf communities to get better emergency information
09 May 2018
03:12 PM
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.
Read moreMedia Release: Time to plan ahead as Gita gears towards NZ
19 Feb 2018
08:12 AM
Now is a good time to think ahead about how Cyclone Gita might impact you and your household, and plan accordingly, the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management is advising the public.
Read moreMedia Release: Encouraging start for Emergency Mobile Alert
09 Feb 2018
11:12 AM
New Zealand’s new Emergency Mobile Alert system has been well received by New Zealanders, according to an independent survey commissioned by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM).
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