Technical standard 04/18: Common alerting protocol CAP-NZ - 9 February 2018
Common Alerting Protocol (CAP-NZ) Technical Standard [TS 04/18] (2.1 MB)
The Common Alerting Protocol (CAP-NZ) Technical Standard [TS 04/18] provides guidance to ensure a consistent approach to implementing CAP in New Zealand. It has been developed for use by New Zealand's official alerting authorities, their technology providers, and any suppliers developing or implementing public alerting mechanisms in New Zealand.
Quick Guide: Declaring a state of local emergency - 22 May 2020
Quick guide to declaring a state of local emergency (178 KB)
Quick guidance for declaring a state of local emergency, including key tests and considerations.
Strategic Planning for Recovery Director's Guideline [DGL 20/17]
Strategic Planning for Recovery Director's Guideline [DGL 20/17]
This Director's Guideline provides guidance to CDEM Groups on how they can go about the process of strategic planning for recovery, addressing the specific hazards and risks set out in their CDEM Group plan, as well as considering the consequences these hazards and risks may have on communities.
Emergency Mobile Alert Protocol for User Agencies
Emergency Mobile Alert Protocol for User Agencies (651 KB)
The purpose of this protocol is to ensure that the Emergency Mobile Alert system is used consistently, cautiously, and effectively in relevant situations.
New Zealand Influenza Pandemic Plan: A framework for action
New Zealand Influenza Pandemic Plan: A framework for action
The Ministry of Health New Zealand Influenza Pandemic Plan: A framework for action (NZIPAP) 2nd edition (released 2017) sets out the all-of-government measures to be taken to prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic. The NZIPAP is intended for anyone involved in planning, preparation or response to an influenza pandemic. It also provides general information on pandemics and Government planning for the New Zealand public.
Director's Statement for Emergency Alert Device Standards
Director's Statement for Emergency Alert Device Standards (842 KB)
This statement is to define desired mobile standards for the support of Cell Broadcast for emergency alerting in New Zealand. This is known as Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) in New Zealand.
East Cape earthquake and tsunami: 2 September 2016 Post Event Report (MCDEM response)
East Cape earthquake and tsunami: 2 September 2016 Post Event Report (MCDEM response)
The East Cape earthquake and tsunami: 2 September 2016 Post Event Report (MCDEM response) outlines the Ministry’s response to the East Cape earthquake and tsunami on 2 September 2016.
Tsunami notification examples
Tsunami notification examples
These documents are examples of the various templates used for tsunami notifications.
Director's Guideline 08/16: Tsunami evacuation zones - 16 February 2016
Tsunami Evacuation Zones [DGL 08/16] (4 MB)
The purpose of this guideline is to provide for a nationally consistent approach to developing tsunami evacuation zones, maps, and public information for CDEM Groups and local authorities.
Report: CDEM National Capability Assessment: a snapshot of CDEM capability - 2 December 2015
National Capability Assessment 2015 (1.4 MB)
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management National Capability Assessment Report examines how well the country’s Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Groups are set up to deliver the National CDEM Strategy’s four goals of: community awareness and preparedness, reduced risks from hazards, improved management of emergencies and improved recovery from emergencies.