Media releases

Sun 14 Feb 2021

Taranaki will move to Alert Level 2 at 11:59pm tonight (14 February) until midnight Wednesday (17 February)

Mon 21 Sep 2020

Today the Prime Minister announced New Zealand will move to Alert Level 1 at 11:59pm on 21 September. Auckland will move to Alert Level 2 with no extra restrictions at 11:59pm on Wednesday 23 September.

Fri 14 Aug 2020

Following the announcement by the Prime Minister today, Auckland will remain at Alert Level 3 and the rest of New Zealand will stay at Alert Level 2 for 12 more days until 26 August.

Wed 12 Aug 2020

At 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August the Auckland region moved to Alert Level 3, while the rest of the country moved to Alert Level 2. This will last for at least three days, until midnight on Friday 14 August. 

Thu 21 May 2020 3:00pm

We’re doing great easing into our new normal, and with bars able to re-open as of today Taranaki Civil Defence is reminding people of the importance of tracking their whereabouts and playing it safe.  

Mon 18 May 2020 12:30pm

Today marks the first day back in the workplace or classroom for many staff and school children under Alert Level 2, and it’s important that we ease back into things, says Taranaki Civil Defence.

Mon 11 May 2020 5:00pm

Taranaki Civil Defence has commended all residents in their efforts to combat COVID-19 in the region.

Thu 07 May 2020 2:00pm

Today’s announcement from the Prime Minister gives us some understanding on what life at Level 2 will look like, but it’s not an invitation to start living by those guidelines.