Tag: Civil Defence
Looters chased from tornado-damaged house
A tornado that struck east Auckland on Sunday night left parts of the community looking like a war zone.
Strong winds lifted tiles from roofs,...
Cyclone Gabrielle leaves tragedy in its wake
By Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga
Last week was a harrowing experience for Kiwis as Cyclone Gabrielle left its mark on communities across the...
Luxon praises cyclone response
Christopher Luxon says the community-led response to Cyclone Gabrielle shows Kiwis “at their best”.
The Botany MP and National Party leader visited the Civil Defence...
Questions over civil defence plan for east Auckland
The severe damage the recent storm caused to Auckland is raising questions about whether a plan is in place to help local residents respond...
Cyclone Gabrielle – be prepared to self-evacuate if necessary
Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) is warning people that Cyclone Gabrielle “has more in store” and to be ready to move if they need to.
AEM...
No new Covid-19 cases; further update at 4pm
Ministry of Health update
March 5, 2021
There are no new cases of Covid-19 to report in the community today.
There are no new cases to report...
A flood of questions need answers
Some hard questions were asked at a public meeting hosted by Howick ward Councillor Sharon Stewart to discuss the ongoing concerns due to the...
Better emergency supplies on the way for New Zealand
New Zealand will hopefully be on the receiving end of increasingly innovative emergency supplies following Chair of Civil Defence for Auckland Sharon Stewart’s recent...