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Tsunami awareness saves lives
Friday, 3 November 2017, 12:29 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
World Tsunami Awareness Day on Sunday 5 November is a chance for all of us to find out more about tsunami and how to prepare for them, Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi says. More >>
National Warning: Tsunami Threat CANCELLED
Saturday, 9 September 2017, 12:02 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) has cancelled the National Warning Tsunami Threat to Beach and Marine in place for Chatham Islands, Pegasus Bay, Northern Coasts of Hawke's Bay and East Cape. More >>
National Warning: Tsunami Threat to Beach and Marine Areas
Saturday, 9 September 2017, 12:15 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
National Warning: Tsunami Threat to Beach and Marine Areas (received 12.02am) National Warning System Message No: 2 Issued 1100 hours 08 September 2017 This message is current and replaces all/any previous messages for this event. The Ministry of Civil ... More >>
Assessing large Pacific earthquake
Friday, 8 September 2017, 6:15 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management and GNS Science are currently assessing whether the magnitude 8.0 OFF THE COAST OF CHIAPAS MEXICO earthquake at 2017-09-08 4:49 PM has created a tsunami that could affect New Zealand. More >>
National Advisory: No Tsunami Threat to New Zealand
Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 7:52 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
More Detail: An earthquake has occurred with these parameters: Origin time: 0700 UTC July 11 2017 NZ time: 1900 Hours 11 July 2017 Co-ordinates: -48.97, 164.40 Depth: 34 km Location: 190 km south-west of Snares Islands Magnitude: 6.4 The above magnitude ... More >>
National Warning System tests
Friday, 9 June 2017, 10:10 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) will be conducting a series of tests of the new National Warning System platform from Tuesday 13 June 2017 (these dates are conditional on there being no activations of the National Crisis ... More >>
New National Warning System (NWS) platform will be tested
Thursday, 25 May 2017, 3:13 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
New National Warning System (NWS) platform will be tested on Tuesday 13 June 2017 plus an update on changes to our warning and advisory templates You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the current National Warning System ‘Media ... More >>
Kaikoura Earthquake media release #19, 24 November 2016
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 2:06 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management Director, Sarah Stuart-Black, says the response is continuing to focus on meeting the needs of affected communities as safely and quickly as possible, following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake on 14 November. More >>
Kaikoura Earthquake Media Release #15
Monday, 21 November 2016, 9:50 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management Director Sarah Stuart-Black says she had the “absolute privilege” today of visiting some of the ships that have been supporting the response effort to thank those on board. More >>
Kaikoura Earthquake media release 13
Friday, 18 November 2016, 9:33 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management Director Sarah Stuart-Black says the national response effort following Monday’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Kaikoura is beginning to move toward recovery. More >>
Kaikoura Earthquake media release 9
Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 9:09 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Civil Defence Emergency Management Director Sarah Stuart-Black says a national relief support effort is continuing today to support people affected by Monday’s 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Kaikoura. More >>
MCDEM update 1:30 PM 15/11/2016
Tuesday, 15 November 2016, 2:17 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management says a national relief support effort is underway following yesterday’s 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Kaikoura. More >>
Kaikoura Earthquake media release 6
Tuesday, 15 November 2016, 9:23 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
This morning, the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management is reminding people to stay safe and continue to be prepared for further aftershocks. People are asked to follow the advice of local Civil Defence groups and stay informed through ... More >>
Tsunami Threat Cancelled
Monday, 14 November 2016, 3:06 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) has cancelled the tsunami warning in place for Wellington to Banks Peninsula. More >>
Hamner Springs Earthquake and Tsunami
Monday, 14 November 2016, 2:33 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) says a local state of emergency has been declared in Kaikoura and Hurunui. More >>
NO CHANGE Tsunami – Threat to Marine and Beach Areas
Monday, 14 November 2016, 10:16 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) has issued a tsunami warning (marine and beach threat) from Napier to north of Dunedin, Cook Straight coastal areas and The Chatham Islands. Please see the attached map for affected areas. ... More >>
NO CHANGE Tsunami – Threat to Marine and Beach Areas
Monday, 14 November 2016, 9:14 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) has issued a tsunami warning (marine and beach threat) from Napier to north of Dunedin, Cook Straight coastal areas and The Chatham Islands. Please see the attached map for affected areas. ... More >>
Hamner Springs Earthquake and Tsunami: Update 3
Monday, 14 November 2016, 9:05 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management - Hamner Springs Earthquake and Tsunami media release 3 More >>
Hamner Springs Earthquake and Tsunami media release 1
Monday, 14 November 2016, 7:05 am | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management Media release #1 14 November 2016, 4:03am Around midnight on Monday 14 November a magnitude 7.5 earthquake occurred 15 km northeast of Culverden in the South Island, at a depth of 15 km. Since then, ... More >>
Tomorrow is World Tsunami Awareness Day
Friday, 4 November 2016, 1:45 pm | Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management
The UN General Assembly has made 5 November World Tsunami Awareness Day with the first one being held this year.It’s a chance for all of us to find out more about tsunami and how to prepare for them. More >>
