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NEW UPDATE
Airbnb agreement to unlock emergency accommodation nationwide
22 Nov 2018
04:02 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
04:02 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 moreWellington Earthquake National Initial Response Plan version 2.0 now available
20 Dec 2018
12:02 PM
Nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert system
13 Nov 2018
03:02 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
02:02 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
11:02 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
10:02 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
10:02 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
03:02 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
08:02 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
11:02 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).
Read moreReport on response to natural disasters and emergencies released
18 Jan 2018
01:02 PM
Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi has released a report into how New Zealand responds to natural disasters and emergencies.
Read moreNovember 2016 earthquake recovery story now live
20 Dec 2017
11:02 AM
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.
Read moreEmergency Mobile Alert – Live Nationwide Test Notification
22 Nov 2017
02:02 PM
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) is leading the implementation of Emergency Mobile Alert, New Zealand’s new nationwide emergency alert channel. A live nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert will be held on 26 November 2017 between 6pm and 7pm.
Read moreTsunami awareness saves lives
03 Nov 2017
01:02 PM
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.
Read moreNew Zealand Lifelines Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment: Stage 1 report now available
06 Oct 2017
10:02 AM
The New Zealand Lifelines Council has completed the report ‘New Zealand Lifelines Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment: Stage 1 September 2017’ which provides a summary of New Zealand’s national lifelines infrastructure and vulnerability to hazards.
Read moreEmergency Mobile Alert test
04 Oct 2017
09:02 AM
We apologise to those who have received test emergency alerts in the early hours of 4 October 2017.
Read moreRecovery information updated
08 Sep 2017
02:02 PM
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.
Read moreConference 2017 - Videos now available
23 Aug 2017
09:02 AM
We videoed the speakers from this years Future of Emergency Management Conference to help us share the lessons and ideas from our domestic and international experts and speakers as far and wide as possible. These are now available via our Youtube channel.
Read moreResults of the Disaster Preparedness Survey for 2017 now available
08 Aug 2017
02:02 PM
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.
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