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…

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.…