New Zealanders’ emergency preparedness is at a five-year high, but more than half have done nothing to prepare for an ...

National Disaster Resilience Strategy The National Disaster Resilience Strategy (NDRS) is the vision for Civil Defence Emergency Management in New Zealand. The NDRS sets out what we expect of a ...

This article has been archived and may no longer be accurate or relevant. More severe weather is moving towards Aotearoa New Zealand and people should take steps to get ready now, the National ...

The National Space Weather Response Plan supports preparedness and response to a space weather event. It has key roles and responsibilities agencies that support a space weather response. Space ...

Find out what support you can get if you have been affected by an emergency event. If your life is at risk, phone 111. This information is also available in alternate formats: New Zealand Sign ...

A new map will allow anyone in New Zealand to see any live Emergency Mobile Alerts, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says. Hosted on GetReady.govt.nz, the map will show all current ...

This information sheet summarises key functions, powers and duties in the Emergency Management Act 2026 (EM Act) relating to the Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery (the Minister). This ...

Drop, Cover and Hold is the right action to take during an earthquake. It stops you being knocked over, makes you a smaller target for falling and flying objects, and protects your head, neck and ...

More than 1000 people attended the National Readiness Forum 2026, representing around 200 organisations from across Aotearoa New Zealand. Experts from Earth Sciences NZ/MetService, the Ministry for ...

to declare a state of national emergency (s115) to declare a state of local emergency if it appears to the Minister that this is required (s120(5) and (6)). The Minister is required to advise the ...

This information sheet summarises key functions, powers and duties in the Emergency Management Act 2026 (EM Act) relating to Controllers. This information may not cover all relevant information ...

This factsheet explains mandatory reporting requirements for states of local emergency and provides a template for reports to the Director-General of Emergency Management. The Regional Controller for ...