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Civil Defence / Emergency Management
ShakeOut drill 2025 a chance to prepare for a real-life earthquake
New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi takes place this Thursday 16 October at 9.30am.
Aucklanders urged to get emergency ready this daylight saving weekend
Investing a little time in emergency preparedness now can make a big difference in keeping you safer and less stressed when an emergency happens.
Auckland Council building tsunami resilience
“The community is key for Auckland being prepared for emergencies like tsunami."
Tsunami advisory now lifted
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) advises all tsunami advisories have been lifted. Strong and unusual current will continue into the weekend.
Heavy rain expected
Aucklanders asked to plan ahead for a gusty day and rainy Friday commute
Aucklanders are being asked to plan ahead for a rainy commute home with this morning’s wintery weather to continue throughout the day and much of tonight.
Council backs locals to tackle flooding in Kumeū
Auckland Council opens flood resilience work to Kumeū contractors.
Emergency response skills enhanced through Operation Waitākere
Volunteers were put through their paces on Auckland’s west coast in a severe weather emergency exercise.
Auckland Council removing barriers for disabled people before and during emergencies
Councillor Sharon Stewart says it’s important the needs of all Aucklanders are planned for so that no one is disadvantaged when an emergency or natural disaster hits the region.
Plan ahead now for heavy rain today, Auckland Emergency Management urges Aucklanders
MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Auckland and Aotea Great Barrier Island effective 3pm today until midnight (Wednesday 4 June).
Waiheke Response Team being established by Auckland Emergency Management
The new team will be made up of trained local volunteers who will serve as emergency responders.
Connection and kōrero at first Community Civil Defence Emergency Management forum
Events like these are essential for enhancing emergency readiness in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Auckland’s biggest practice-run for emergency response
The biggest emergency relief and welfare-focused emergency response exercise taking place across Tāmaki Makaurau on 2 May.
Wet and wild week ahead for Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland is in for a very wet and windy few days heading into the Easter holiday break.
Working with the community to prevent flooding in the Wairau catchment
Auckland Council proposes flood resilience project at AF Thomas Park to reduce the risk of flooding and enhance community space.
Local boards adopt Emergency Readiness and Response Plans
Auckland Emergency Management worked with each local board to create a plan to meet each area’s particular needs.
Outdoor fires restricted in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has moved Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland into a restricted fire season from today (Thursday 16 January) until further notice.
