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building resilient communities

Fostering a nationwide culture of preparedness and resilience.

When a significant emergency or disaster occurs, we understand that NEMA, Civil Defence & emergency services will be inundated helping the people that need it the most.

That’s why fostering a sense of preparedness & resilience at  community and organisational levels is fundamental to reducing the negative impacts of severe events and improving outcomes for our people.

New Zealand’s emergency management system needs to encourage people to make their own decisions, take ownership, and ultimately be prepared to survive on their own for at least 7 days. 

The Government plays a fundamental role in shaping the future of our country and empowering our people to face any crisis head on. 

With your support, we can together build a safer and stronger  future for Aotearoa New Zealand. 

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30 April 2024 – Update EPOD Deployed for  FENZ Tinui: A New Chapter After Cyclone Gabrielle We are proud to announce a significant milestone for the small rural community of…

important documents

EPOD Submission to DIA Government Inquiry 2024
National Disaster Resilience Strategy 2019
The Triple Dividend of Resilience Report
DIA Report of the Government Inquiry into the North Island Severe Weather Events 2024
Hikurangi Fault Response Planning Report – East Coast Lab
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HUB NEWS & UPDATES

16 April 2025

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…

12 February 2025

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…

06 November 2024

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…

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