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…

Preparing for the Hikurangi Fault: Earthquake and Tsunami Resilience on the East Coast The Hikurangi Subduction Zone, located off the east coast of the North Island, is one of New…

Supporting Wairoa: FIRST72 Partners with Task Force Kiwi After June 26 Floods At FIRST72, our mission is to change the way we prepare and respond to natural disasters and emergencies.…

Ngāti Kahungunu and EPOD: Simultaneously Leading the Way in Emergency Preparedness and Resilience We are proud to share that EPOD was recently featured in Bay Buzz, highlighting the proactive steps…

Enhancing Community Preparedness: EPODs Delivered to Wairoa At FIRST72, we are dedicated to empowering communities with the tools and resources needed to effectively respond to emergencies. We are pleased to…

EPOD Featured in Government Inquiry Report on North Island Severe Weather Events At FIRST72, our mission is to create resilient communities equipped to handle emergencies with confidence and efficiency. We…

Strengthening Connections at the 2024 Northland Emergency Management Forum At FIRST72, our commitment to building resilient communities extends beyond delivering vital resources; it includes engaging with and learning from those…

EPOD Deployed In Tinui: A New Chapter After Cyclone Gabrielle We are proud to announce a significant milestone for the small rural community of Tinui, near Castlepoint, which faced catastrophic…