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New emergency alert system via text for Southlanders

Emergency Management Southland is urging Southland residents to sign up to a text alert system, which will provide warnings directly to mobile phones.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 6th May 2015

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Disaster Recovery

Kaikōura earthquake costs insurers nearly $2 billion

Claims linked to the quake have reached NZD $1.84 billion, with commercial losses accounting for most of the bill and settlements accelerating.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017

Data Protection

New location system for mobile emergency calls

Emergency crews will get a more precise mobile caller location in seconds, after New Zealand launched a new 111 tracing system.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 14th May 2017

Civil Defence

Some emergency kits a recipe for disaster

Most pre-made emergency kits sold in New Zealand lack key items or offer poor value, Consumer NZ says after testing seven grab-bags.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Sun, 30th Apr 2017

Risk & Compliance

Recent cyclones signal need for better planning

Flood-hit communities are being urged to plan for rising sea levels and more frequent extremes as experts warn current rules lag behind climate risk.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017

Auckland Council

Excellent disaster response recognised with top award

A red-zone recovery plan for quake-hit Waimakariri has won New Zealand’s top planning prize after balancing housing, heritage and infrastructure needs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2017

Disaster Recovery

What to do in a disaster – a guide for health professionals

A new guide aims to help doctors and nurses share a common language as disasters push health systems to respond and recover faster.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017

Disaster Recovery

Need for vigilance as trains start running again

Drivers near the Main North Line are being urged to stay alert as maintenance trains resume between Picton and Christchurch after the Kaikōura earthquake.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017

Risk & Compliance

Mining board concerned about applicant competence

Nearly half of mining safety certificate candidates failed last year as examiners said many lacked the legislative knowledge needed for safe operations.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017