Civil Defence / Emergency Management

New culvert will super-size flood protection

The Paerata culvert is in line for a massive upgrade.

Boards back locally-led emergency response

Local input is seen as essential in any emergency planning.

Have your say on Auckland’s civil defence emergency management group plan

From today (Monday 31 July), Aucklanders can have their say on Auckland Council’s plan for preparing Tāmaki Makaurau for potential civil defence emergencies and hazards, and how they are managed.

Tsunami siren test on Sunday 4 June

Auckland’s next bi-annual tsunami siren testing is happening at 12pm (midday) on Sunday 4 June.

Favona fire: an update from Auckland Council on the monitoring and compliance response

A message from Mervyn Chetty, Auckland Council General Manager, Licensing & Regulatory Compliance.

Nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert to take place this Sunday

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is undertaking a nationwide test of the EMA system on Sunday 28 May between 6pm and 7pm.

Auckland Emergency Management activated and monitoring earthquake in the Pacific

Mayor ends Auckland state of emergency

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has ended the state of emergency declared over Auckland on May 9.