Civil Defence / Emergency Management

ShakeOut drill 2026: Practice what to do in a real-life earthquake

New Zealand's national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi takes place on Wednesday 21 October, at 1.30pm.

Exercise Tri-Force | Mahi Ngātahi enhances emergency response capabilities

Over two days, those involved carried out a range of activities that sharpened their skills.

Tsunami siren testing at Ōrewa on 27 September

The sirens are tested bi-annually, and Adam Maggs, General Manager of Auckland Emergency Management says no action is required from the public.

Think “it’ll be right”? El Niño is here, and preparation matters

Auckland weather may be changeable this summer. Are you prepared?

Aucklanders urged to get tsunami-ready

You don’t have to live in a tsunami zone to be impacted by one, you could be working, visiting friends or family or enjoying a day at the beach

Nationwide Emergency Mobile Alert test taking place Sunday 14 June

Your mobile phone will receive an Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) this Sunday, but don’t be alarmed – it’s a test.

Auckland’s emergency response space ‘stronger together’ after successful AEM-led preparedness forum

Participants had the opportunity to kōrero and share knowledge, and hear from other emergency sector experts.

Cyclone Vaianu updates

Auckland has fared well over the past few days during Cyclone Vaianu, with all weather warnings that were in place for Auckland including Aotea Great Barrier Island, now expired.