Coastal flooding is expected on both sides of Aotearoa due to an 8.1 magnitude quake that struck Kermadec Islands before 9am this morning.
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Short-term assistance resumed for migrant workers – Peeni Henare
Civil Defence Minister Peeni says that the Government will continue to support stranded migrant workers.
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Civil Defence Minister reflects on COVID-19 response
Civil Defence Minister Peeni Henare has been at the forefront of the Government's response to COVID-19.
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$30mil to support local authorities, Civil Defence groups assisting those in need
Interim CEO of Ngāpuhi, Te Ropu Poa believes the government has realised that "They can't do it by themselves and that iwi sit in a good position to get into those gaps."
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Police urge public to stay home for Easter holidays
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has a simple message for those that want to leave town for Easter holidays. “They should change their plans immediately.”
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Muriwai maunga protects worst affected tamariki from tsunami
The small East Coast community of Muriwai will be one of the hardest hit regions in New Zealand if a tsunami occurred.
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Kura teachers' tsunami plan: “Sit on rooftops and wait”
A Gisborne kura kaupapa teacher is saying that should a tsunami hit their school, their only option is to sit on top of their classrooms and wait for the water to subside.
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Rongowhakaata tsunami plan will save their most vulnerable whānau
Rongowhakaata have identified holes in the current emergency plans for the rohe. Current procedures do not have evacuation steps in place for kaumātua who live outside of cell-phone coverage and our hauā community. To address this take, Tairawhiti iwi want to create an emergency protocol in the wake of Gisborne District Council’s tsunami report. Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust chair Moera Brown told Te Āo Māori News that two marae, Whakatō and Manutuke will be open to whanau when disasters come, “It’s just a matter of ensuring to give that support to the particular marae in respect of providing that service and resource.”
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Whakaari: Govt launch action plan and upgrade monitoring systems
There appear to be more questions than answers when it comes to the Government recovery plan. As the questions continue, the coalition Government launched its plan to prepare the country for any unexpected disasters.
