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…

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…

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae and Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio have taken significant strides in enhancing community resilience and emergency preparedness on the West Coast with the recent deployment of…

Minister Mark Mitchell and Katie Nimon MP Visit: A Passionate Supporter of FIRST72 At FIRST72, we are dedicated to ensuring that communities across New Zealand are well-prepared for any disaster.…

EPOD Featured in Stuff Article: A Spotlight on Disaster Preparedness We are thrilled to announce that EPOD has been featured in a recent Stuff article, highlighting our collaboration with Te…

First EPOD Delivered: A Milestone in Our Partnership with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu At FIRST72, we are dedicated to fostering resilient communities capable of handling emergencies with confidence and…