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03 Aug 2018

Media key to better emergency information for diverse communities

Civil Defence Emergency Management authorities and media are joining forces to ensure better access to emergency information for diverse communities.

02 Jul 2018

New Zealand ShakeOut 2018

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.

09 May 2018

Deaf communities to get better emergency information

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.

19 Feb 2018

Media Release: Time to plan ahead as Gita gears towards NZ

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.

09 Feb 2018

Media Release: Encouraging start for Emergency Mobile Alert

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).

18 Jan 2018

Report on response to natural disasters and emergencies released

Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi has released a report into how New Zealand responds to natural disasters and emergencies.

20 Dec 2017

November 2016 earthquake recovery story now live

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.

22 Nov 2017

Emergency Mobile Alert – Live Nationwide Test Notification

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.

03 Nov 2017

Tsunami awareness saves lives

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.

06 Oct 2017

New Zealand Lifelines Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment: Stage 1 report now available

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.