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Civil Defence Responds To Severe Weather Event
Friday, 19 August 2022, 12:35 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
Taranaki’s Civil Defence Emergency Co-ordination Centre (ECC) and the New Plymouth Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) have activated in response to the severe weather event that is hitting the region. More than a metre of rain has fallen on Mount Taranaki ... More >>
“Now’s The Time To Get Vaccinated” – Taranaki Civil Defence Governance Group
Tuesday, 16 November 2021, 9:57 am | Taranaki Civil Defence
The governance group of Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management, the ‘Joint Committee’, is urging all remaining eligible Taranaki residents to get their Covid-19 vaccination. Tom Cloke, the chair of the Joint Committee, says now that Taranaki ... More >>
Rahotu community responds to tornado damage
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 4:00 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
Homes and properties in and around Rahotu township bore the brunt of the damaging tornado that struck Taranaki at 6.45am today (Tuesday). More >>
Taranaki Civil Defence assesses Rahotu tornado damage
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 11:00 am | Taranaki Civil Defence
Taranaki Civil Defence is assessing damage from tornados that hit the Rahotu area earlier today and is coordinating the response to assist people with damaged homes and property. Strong winds are also forecast for Taranaki later today. The New Zealand ... More >>
Boil Water Notice still in place but focus is on recovery
Tuesday, 27 February 2018, 3:33 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
The Boil Water Notice remains in place in New Plymouth and areas to the east, and an administrative step today confirmed the focus is firmly on getting life back to normal. More >>
Massive water delivery to get the kids back to school
Sunday, 25 February 2018, 1:14 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
With the State of Emergency for New Plymouth lifted earlier today, another step towards normality for the region is underway as 85,000 bottles of water are delivered to local schools this week. More >>
Taranaki: State of Emergency lifted, but keep boiling water
Sunday, 25 February 2018, 12:36 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom this morning announced the lifting of the State of Emergency declaration that has been in place for New Plymouth district since Wednesday. More >>
Taranaki: boil water notice message reactivated
Saturday, 24 February 2018, 2:54 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
The Emergency Mobile Alert regarding a Boil Water Notice in parts of New Plymouth following ex-Cyclone Gita will be re-sent after 2.30pm this afternoon. More >>
Taranaki: Ex Cyclone Gita 23 February 11.45am
Friday, 23 February 2018, 12:02 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Media Release For immediate release Event: Ex Cyclone Gita Media release no: 5 Date/Time: 23 February 11.45am Latest updates New Plymouth District Water supply: More >>
Update 22 February 10.10am - Working on multiple fronts
Thursday, 22 February 2018, 10:32 am | Taranaki Civil Defence
• All equipment for the pipe repair has arrived on site and NPDC is hard at work trying to fix the main water supply pipe near Hydro road, north of New Plymouth. More >>
Taranaki: Water tankers deployed (updated)
Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 4:40 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
Please note additional location in New Plymouth and amended timings for tanker arrival at New Plymouth locations: Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Media Release For immediate release Event: Ex Cyclone Gita Media release no: 3 Date/Time: ... More >>
Ex Cyclone Gita media release 3: Water tankers deployed
Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 3:27 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
Damage to the water reticulation network caused by ex Cyclone Gita is having a major impact on water supplies to eastern New Plymouth and townships to the east of the city. More >>
State of Emergency to continue in New Plymouth District
Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 10:57 am | Taranaki Civil Defence
State of Emergency to continue in New Plymouth District Description of situation • The local state of emergency will remain in place for New Plymouth District but will be lifted for Stratford District and South Taranaki District at noon today. ... More >>
Emergency declared in Taranaki region
Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 8:06 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Media Release For immediate release Event: Ex Cyclone Gita Media release no: 1 Date/Time: 20 February, 8pm Emergency declared in Taranaki region Description of situation • A state of emergency was ... More >>
Ex Cyclone Fehi: precautionary evacuations advised Waitara
Thursday, 1 February 2018, 4:11 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
Ex Cyclone Fehi - precautionary evacuations advised in Waitara east beach overnight The precautionary evacuation of residents in Howard Street (East Quay) and Waitara East Beach is still in place. People in the area are advised to evacuate their homes ... More >>
Ex Cyclone Fehi precautionary evacuations in Waitara east
Thursday, 1 February 2018, 1:21 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
Ex Cyclone Fehi precautionary evacuations in Waitara east A coastal storm surge and high winds combined with a spring tide caused localised flooding on the east bank at the Waitara River mouth at midday today. Precautionary evacuations have been ... More >>
‘Marine and beach’ tsunami threat lifted in Taranaki
Monday, 14 November 2016, 10:57 am | Taranaki Civil Defence
The Ministry for Civil Defence and Emergency Management has lifted the Marine and Beach tsunami threat warning for Taranaki and many other parts of New Zealand, though it remains in place in some eastern areas of both islands. More >>
Emergency phase over; focus turns to recovery
Sunday, 28 June 2015, 12:20 pm | Taranaki Civil Defence
Taranaki's State of Emergency will not be renewed when it lapses at 9 o'clock tonight (Saturday 27 June). More >>
Support continues for flood–affected residents
Friday, 26 June 2015, 11:37 am | Taranaki Civil Defence
Support continues for flood–affected residents Taranaki Civil Defence continues to maintain contact and provide urgent supplies to households which remain isolated by road closures. The State of Emergency in Taranaki remains and is reviewed each ... More >>
Eye to recovery as response continues
Thursday, 25 June 2015, 11:12 am | Taranaki Civil Defence
Eye to recovery as response continues Taranaki Civil Defence is maintaining contact with households in remote areas which remain cut-off and providing urgent welfare, medical and other necessities. The State of Emergency in Taranaki remains and is ... More >>