Nearly half of people in New Zealand would take unnecessary risks in an earthquake and could pay with their lives, the National Emergency Management Agency Te Rākau Whakamarumaru (NEMA) says.

New Zealand prides itself on being a nation that punches above its weight. On the sports field, we love competition, we work together and we celebrate success. But one of the greatest challenges we ...

The National Space Weather Response Plan supports preparedness and response to a space weather event. It has key roles and responsibilities agencies that support a space weather response. Space ...

This information sheet summarises key functions, powers and duties in the Emergency Management Act 2026 (EM Act) relating to Unitary Authority Emergency Management Committees (Unitary Authority EMC).

NEMA is also called Te Rākau Whakamarumaru i te Mate Ohotata, meaning: “The Tree that Shelters and Protects”. The name was bequeathed to our organisation by the Maori Language Commission, Te Taura ...

Find out what support you can get if you have been affected by an emergency event. If your life is at risk, phone 111. This information is also available in alternate formats: New Zealand Sign ...

Emergency Management (Forms and Related Matters) Rules 2026 The Emergency Management (Forms and Related Matters) Rules 2026 prescribe forms for use under the Act for states of emergency and transition ...

A new map will allow anyone in New Zealand to see any live Emergency Mobile Alerts, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says. Hosted on GetReady.govt.nz, the map will show all current ...

This article has been archived and may no longer be accurate or relevant. The National Emergency Management Agency is urging caution for the public, warning that dangers posed by landslide and ...

This page provides landslide readiness messages. Readiness: Get prepared to respond to landslides This page provides landslide readiness messages. Make and practise your emergency plan, have a grab ...

More than 1000 people attended the National Readiness Forum 2026, representing around 200 organisations from across Aotearoa New Zealand. Experts from Earth Sciences NZ/MetService, the Ministry for ...

This page provides flood response messages. Put safety first. Don’t take any chances. Act quickly if you see rising water. Floods and flash floods can happen quickly. If you see rising water, do not ...