We’re proud to announce that FIRST72 is now the exclusive NZ partner for Deployed Logix (DLX) — the global leader in rapidly deployable emergency shelters and infrastructure. Through this partnership,…
Check out the 8 x Starlink Rapid Deployment Kits that we’ve just supplied to the NZ Police to support their emergency operations. These kits provide fully off-grid satellite internet capability…
At FIRST72, we’ve made a clear and considered submission on the new Emergency Management Bill—one that reflects what we see every day in our work across Aotearoa: communities are the…
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…
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