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Waiheke emergency volunteers get a hand from the board
Waiheke volunteer groups have received a financial boost from the local board to help prepare the island for future emergencies.
Volunteers needed for new Emergency Response team in South Auckland
Do you live in South Auckland and want to help your community during an emergency response?
Wild weather causes havoc with Auckland’s trees
While Auckland was facing a wild and windy Wednesday night, Auckland Council’s arborist team and its contractors were out making sure Aucklanders were safe from falling tree limbs and property damage.
Aucklanders: Be ready for a windy Wednesday night
MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Strong Wind Warning (orange) for Auckland, including Aotea Great Barrier, for this afternoon, evening and into the early hours of Thursday morning.
Nationwide Emergency Mobile Alert test taking place this Sunday
Don’t be alarmed if your mobile phone receives an Emergency Mobile Alert on Sunday evening (26 May).
The little street that could
The residents of a small Papakura cul-de-sac are making plans for the next time disaster strikes.
Tsunami siren testing at Ōrewa on Sunday 7 April
Ōrewa is the only location in the Auckland region which has tsunami sirens following the deactivation of sirens at other sites in December 2023.
Fire season changes for Auckland mainland and parts of Hauraki Gulf
Open fire season for mainland Auckland and a change in restrictions for the Hauraki Gulf Islands is now in place.
