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Wellington Earthquake National Initial Response Plan version 2.0 now available
20 Dec 2018
12:54 PM
Tis the season to BEEEEEEEEEP - Nationwide test alert this Sunday
22 Nov 2018
4:19 PM
Note: this news item refers to the 2018 test. The 2019 nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert will be held on the evening of 24 November 2019. You should expect to receive a test alert that evening sometime between 6 and 7 pm.
Read moreAirbnb agreement to unlock emergency accommodation nationwide
22 Nov 2018
4:56 PM
A historic new agreement signed today will provide a nationwide boost to New Zealand’s emergency preparedness and response arrangements.
Read moreNationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert system
13 Nov 2018
3:39 PM
Note: this news item refers to the 2018 test. The 2019 nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert will be held on the evening of 24 November 2019. You should expect to receive a test alert that evening sometime between 6 and 7 pm.
Read moreMedia release: Feedback sought on proposed National Disaster Resilience Strategy
19 Oct 2018
2:05 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
11:09 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
10:10 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
3:38 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
8:02 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.
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