New Zealand’s emergency management system is undergoing a once-in-a-generation reform—and your voice is needed. The Government has released a discussion document proposing a new Emergency Management Bill, which will replace…

New Zealand has taken a major step toward preparing for the worst. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has officially released the Catastrophic Event Handbook (Version 1.0)—a landmark document that…

In light of recent severe weather events, including Cyclone Gabrielle, the Wairoa floods, and flooding in Dunedin, communities across New Zealand have faced unprecedented challenges. These events have shown the…

The New Zealand Government has just released its response to the Inquiry into the North Island Severe Weather Events (NISWE), setting out a major five-year plan to transform our emergency…

Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Unveils New Tsunami Evacuation Modelling Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence has recently released an updated tsunami evacuation map aimed at simplifying evacuation procedures for residents and increasing…

Preparing for the Alpine Fault (AF8): Earthquake Readiness in the South Island The Alpine Fault (AF8) represents one of New Zealand’s most significant natural threats, with a 75% probability of…

Strengthening Community Emergency Preparedness: FIRST72 Partners with Honda Outdoors NZ We are excited to announce our partnership with Honda Outdoors NZ, a leader in reliable and high-performance power solutions, as…

FIRST72 Milestone: 22 EPODs Deployed Across the South Island We are incredibly proud to announce the successful completion of our project, in partnership with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, to…

Strengthening Flood Mitigation: FIRST72 Partners with Watersmart to Provide Floody™ Solutions We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Watersmart, a leader in flood mitigation solutions, to enhance our mission…