News

18 Mar 2020

New National Fuel Plan launched

A new National Fuel Plan has been launched. The plan provides a a readiness and response framework to manage potential fuel supply disruptions.

06 Mar 2020

Information about COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

Guidance from the New Zealand Government on the COVID-19 including health advice, travel restrictions and education-related information for students and parents can be found on the GOVT.NZ website.

18 Feb 2020

Information about Novel coronavirus (18 Feb 2020)

Where to find the latest information about Novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

20 Dec 2019

Whakaari White Island Volcanic Eruption

Information for affected people and for people visiting the area during the holiday period.

29 Nov 2019

National Emergency Management Agency to replace Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

The new National Emergency Management Agency will become operational on 1 December 2019. On this day all of the existing functions and staff of the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management will transfer into the new National Emergency Management Agency and the Ministry will cease to exist.

21 Nov 2019

Nationwide test expected to show increased penetration of Emergency Mobile Alert

The system, which is administered by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) on behalf of a range of agencies, is undergoing a nationwide live test this Sunday 24 November between 6pm and 7pm. Last year six in ten New Zealanders received the alert, and that number is expected to climb further.

06 Nov 2019

Emergency Management System Reform Programme Update October 2019

Just over one year ago, the Government announced Better Responses to Natural Disasters and other Emergencies in New Zealand — its response to the Technical Advisory Group’s Ministerial Review recommendations. This update provides an overview of what’s been achieved so far in the Emergency Management System Reform and what’s on the horizon — both short-term and longer-term.

05 Nov 2019