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Roadmap to strengthen emergency management system
The Government has agreed in principle to an investment and implementation roadmap to strengthen New Zealand’s emergency management system.
New Partnership Unites Sectors to Strengthen New Zealand’s Disaster Resilience
A Natural Hazards Resilience Partnership has been signed today to enhance New Zealand's response to and recovery from natural disasters.
Volunteers crucial to our emergency management system
Emergency management is everyone’s responsibility – and this National Volunteer Week (15-21 June), NEMA is celebrating the people in our communities that put in the hard yards when things get tough.
Resilience Fund 2025/26 recipients will make New Zealand safer
Eleven projects that will help New Zealand communities stay safer and more resilient in emergencies have been chosen to receive Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Resilience Fund grants.
NEMA urges Kiwis to GTFO
A Civil Defence campaign promoting flood safety will urge Kiwis to Get The Flood Out, following weeks of severe weather that have ravaged parts of New Zealand.
Tsunami Evacuation Director’s Guideline
The Tsunami Evacuation Director’s Guideline has been updated to promote the use of a blue tsunami evacuation zone, making evacuation easier to understand.
Consultation open on changes to emergency management legislation
The consultation period on changes to emergency management legislation has been extended by a week.
Catastrophic Event Handbook released
The National Emergency Management Agency Te Rākau Whakamarumaru has released the first version of the Catastrophic Event Handbook.
NEMA urges Kiwis to get summer ready – wherever you are!
Whether you’re at the beach, deep in the bush or just chilling at home - the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) wants you to be ready for anything.