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…

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…