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Council news 11 Jul 2025

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.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 7 Jul 2025

Council backs locals to tackle flooding in Kumeū

Auckland Council opens flood resilience work to Kumeū contractors.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 2 Jul 2025

Emergency response skills enhanced through Operation Waitākere

Volunteers were put through their paces on Auckland’s west coast in a severe weather emergency exercise.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 18 Jun 2025

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.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 4 Jun 2025

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).

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 29 May 2025

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.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 15 May 2025

Connection and kōrero at first Community Civil Defence Emergency Management forum

Events like these are essential for enhancing emergency readiness in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 1 May 2025

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.

Council news 17 Apr 2025

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.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 7 Mar 2025

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.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 18 Feb 2025

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.

Council news 16 Jan 2025

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.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 18 Dec 2024

Are you summer ready? Add your household emergency plan to your holiday checklist

As we head towards the end of the year, it’s important not to forget your household emergency response plan.

Council news 25 Nov 2024

Enhancing emergency response capabilities through training exercise this week

This is one of the regular training exercises AEM conducts every year to ensure staff are up to speed with what’s required during a real emergency response.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 20 Nov 2024

Hui puts spotlight on emergency-readiness for Auckland’s disabled community

The hui sparked healthy discussions about how the community and agencies can do better during the next emergency event.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 22 Oct 2024

ShakeOut drill a chance for Aucklanders to prepare for a real life earthquake

The national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi will take place on Thursday 24 October at 9.30am.