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Did you know 🧐 You may already have many of the things you need in an emergency just around the house!Take a look around...
07/09/2026

Did you know 🧐 You may already have many of the things you need in an emergency just around the house!
Take a look around your home for:
🔦 a torch
📻 a radio
🔋 spare batteries or a power bank
💧 water containers
🧴 hygiene items
🥫 food your household normally eats
Keep useful items easy to find. You do not need to buy everything at once!
getready.govt.nz/supplies

Kia ora whānau,Looks like quite a few people got an early start to their Saturday thanks to the M4.9 earthquake near Par...
04/09/2026

Kia ora whānau,

Looks like quite a few people got an early start to their Saturday thanks to the M4.9 earthquake near Paraparaumu this morning.

The quake was widely felt across central New Zealand, with reports coming in from across the lower North Island and upper South Island.

If you felt the shaking, remember that Drop, Cover and Hold is the right action to take during an earthquake. If you're in bed, stay there, cover your head and neck with a pillow, and hold on.

If the earthquake is Long or Strong, Get Gone. If you're near the coast and the shaking is long (more than a minute) or strong (makes it hard to stand up), move immediately to higher ground or as far inland as possible.

For more information about what to do before, during and after an earthquake, visit: 🔗 getready.govt.nz/emergency/earthquakes

Stay safe, whānau. 💛🌏

The Emergency Management Act 2026 comes into force today. This is a major milestone in the significant work programme un...
04/09/2026

The Emergency Management Act 2026 comes into force today. This is a major milestone in the significant work programme underway to strengthen New Zealand’s emergency management system.
The Emergency Management Act delivers improvements identified through past reviews and inquiries and provides the new legal framework for emergency management in New Zealand.
The new Act provides a strong foundation to manage the growing risk we face as a country – from frequent severe weather events through to our most serious risks, like the Alpine Fault.
The new Act:
▪️ strengthens the role of communities and iwi Māori in emergency management
▪️provides for clear responsibilities at the national, regional, and local levels
▪️enables a higher minimum standard of emergency management
▪️minimises disruption to essential services
▪️ensures agencies have the tools to do their jobs effectively when an emergency happens.

Under the new Act, Civil Defence Emergency Management Groups are now called ‘Emergency Management Committees’. However, you will still see the term “civil defence” and the civil defence logo being used for frontline activities.

Learn more about the Emergency Management Act 2026: www.civildefence.govt.nz/emergency-management-act

Shake off winter and get ready to ShakeOut! 😎New Zealand ShakeOut 2026 is happening on Wednesday 21 October at 1.30pm.It...
03/09/2026

Shake off winter and get ready to ShakeOut! 😎
New Zealand ShakeOut 2026 is happening on Wednesday 21 October at 1.30pm.
It takes just a minute to practise Drop, Cover and Hold - and signing up can be even quicker! If you are in a tsunami evacuation zone, you can also practise your tsunami hīkoi.
Register your household, your workplace or community group now at getready.govt.nz/sign-up

***Update as at 7:40 pm Kia ora whānau, A few earthquakes tonight located near Milford Sound and widely felt across pa...
02/09/2026

***Update as at 7:40 pm

Kia ora whānau,

A few earthquakes tonight located near Milford Sound and widely felt across parts of the motu.

Remember, Drop, Cover, and Hold is the right action to take during an earthquake. If you're near the coast and the shaking is long or strong, then Get Gone.

Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere, so make sure you have a plan for yourself and your whānau.

For more advice on what to do before, during, and after an earthquake, visit: https://getready.govt.nz/emergency/earthquakes

Stay safe, everyone.

SPRING into preparedness! 🌱A new season is a great time to refresh the things that help keep you and your whānau safe in...
31/08/2026

SPRING into preparedness! 🌱
A new season is a great time to refresh the things that help keep you and your whānau safe in an emergency.
This September, we’ll be sharing a few simple ways to:
✅ refresh your emergency plan
✅ check your supplies
✅ connect with the people around you
✅ practise what to do
Start today: ask your household where you would meet if you could not get home? Learn more at getready.govt.nz

It's Friday! 🎉 Between sports, errands, coffee catch-ups and relaxing, see if you can find 10 minutes this weekend to ge...
28/08/2026

It's Friday! 🎉 Between sports, errands, coffee catch-ups and relaxing, see if you can find 10 minutes this weekend to get a little more prepared.
The best time to plan for an emergency is before one happens.
What's one preparedness task you can tick off before Monday?
Find some ideas at www.getready.govt.nz

Heavy rain and snow are on the way for parts of the South Island this week 🌨️If you're in an affected area, now is a goo...
26/08/2026

Heavy rain and snow are on the way for parts of the South Island this week 🌨️
If you're in an affected area, now is a good time to:
🍂 Clear gutters and drains around your property.
🌧️ Secure outdoor items that could be affected by strong winds or heavy rain.
🚗 Check road and weather conditions before travelling.
📄 Make sure your household emergency plan is up to date.
🔦 Have essential supplies ready in case conditions change.
📻 Stay informed by following weather updates and advice from your local Civil Defence Emergency Management Group.
Find out how to get ready for severe weather at www.getready.govt.nz

Getting ready for an emergency doesn't have to happen all at once‼️This week, choose just ONE thing to help you get read...
25/08/2026

Getting ready for an emergency doesn't have to happen all at once‼️
This week, choose just ONE thing to help you get ready:
🔲 Add water to your emergency supplies
🔲 Check your torch batteries
🔲 Save important phone numbers
🔲 Locate your first aid kit
🔲 Make a household plan
Small steps add up ✅
What's the one thing you'll do this week?

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