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National warning - moderate volcanic eruption at White Island
Monday, 9 December 2019, 3:45 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
A moderate volcanic eruption is occurring at White Island and is hazardous in the immediate vicinity of the volcano. More >>
Nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert Sunday
Thursday, 21 November 2019, 4:20 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
This Sunday evening, about four million phones will make a loud noise marking the annual nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system. More >>
National Advisory: No Tsunami Threat to New Zealand
Sunday, 16 June 2019, 11:55 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Origin time: 2255 UTC JUN 15 2019 NZ time: 2019-06-16 10:55 Co-ordinates: 31.0 South, 177.4 West Depth: 10 km Location: Kermadec Islands region Magnitude: 7.0 More >>
National Warning: Tsunami Threat to Beach and Marine Areas
Sunday, 16 June 2019, 11:45 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) has issued a tsunami warning (beach and marine threat) following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake located in the Kermadec Islands region. More >>
National Advisory: No Tsunami Threat to New Zealand
Thursday, 14 March 2019, 4:15 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
This Advisory has been issued to all local Civil Defence authorities, emergency services, other agencies and media. More >>
No tsunami threat to New Zealand
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 7:08 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
There is no tsunami threat to New Zealand following the magnitude 7.6 SOUTHEAST OF LOYALTY ISLANDS earthquake at 2018-12-05 5:18 PM. More >>
Tis the season to BEEEEEEEEEP - Nationwide test alert
Thursday, 22 November 2018, 4:05 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Tis the season to BEEEEEEEEEP - Nationwide test alert this Sunday It’s not just Christmas that comes once a year. This Sunday, on 25 November, about three million phones are expected to chime - not with Jingle Bells, but with a loud noise marking ... More >>
Nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert system
Monday, 12 November 2018, 2:00 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
A nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system will be undertaken on Sunday 25 November between 6pm and 7pm. More >>
Feedback sought on proposed National Disaster Strategy
Friday, 19 October 2018, 2:14 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management is encouraging New Zealanders to have their say about the future of disaster resilience in New Zealand. More >>
More than 800,000 Kiwis all set to ShakeOut tomorrow
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 1:05 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
At 9.30am tomorrow, hundreds of thousands of Kiwis will join together in the national ShakeOut drill to practice how to stay safe in an earthquake or tsunami. New Zealand ShakeOut, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, is happening at 9.30am ... More >>
Tsunami can arrive in minutes – have a plan to evacuate
Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 11:05 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
The tragic earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia is a reminder for New Zealanders of the importance of knowing how to stay safe in the event of a tsunami. Sarah Stuart-Black, Director for the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management, says tsunami ... More >>
No tsunami threat to New Zealand following FIJI earthquake
Friday, 7 September 2018, 8:24 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
There is no tsunami threat to New Zealand following the magnitude 8.1 FIJI earthquake at 2018-09-07 3:49 AM. More >>
National Advisory: No Tsunami Threat to New Zealand
Wednesday, 22 August 2018, 11:34 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Origin time: 2232 UTC AUG 21 2018 NZ time: 2018-08-22 10:32 Co-ordinates: 16.1 SOUTH 168.1 EAST Depth: 10 KM / 6 MILES Location: VANUATU Magnitude: 6.7 More >>
Hikurangi fault research will help NZ to be better prepared
Friday, 9 March 2018, 12:33 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) is welcoming GNS Science’s announcement of two sub-seafloor observatories that will study the Hikurangi subduction zone, New Zealand’s largest earthquake and tsunami hazard. More >>
Time to plan ahead as Gita gears towards NZ
Sunday, 18 February 2018, 3:56 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Now is a good time to think ahead about how Cyclone Gita might impact you and your household, and plan accordingly, the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management is advising the public. More >>
Encouraging start for Emergency Mobile Alert
Friday, 9 February 2018, 11:40 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
New Zealand’s new Emergency Mobile Alert system has been well received by New Zealanders, according to an independent survey commissioned by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM). More >>
No tsunami threat to NZ following 7.9 Gulf of Alaska quake
Wednesday, 24 January 2018, 8:02 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
There is no tsunami threat to New Zealand following the magnitude 7.9 Gulf of Alaska earthquake at 22.32. More >>
If you’re heading to the coast this summer, remember...
Saturday, 16 December 2017, 12:53 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
If you’re heading to the coast this summer, remember - Long or Strong, Get Gone Wherever you are this summer, make sure you know the right action to take in an earthquake and possible tsunami. That’s the message from the Ministry of Civil Defence & ... More >>
Emergency Mobile Alert live nationwide test today
Sunday, 26 November 2017, 11:22 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Emergency Mobile Alert live nationwide test today The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management is reminding the public that New Zealand’s first official live nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert will be conducted tonight between ... More >>
Emergency Mobile Alert – Live Nationwide Test Notification
Wednesday, 22 November 2017, 10:29 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) is leading the implementation of Emergency Mobile Alert, New Zealand’s new nationwide emergency alert channel. A live nationwide test of Emergency Mobile Alert will be held on 26 November 2017 ... More >>
