Media releases

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. 

Tue 05 May 2020 2:30pm

Upcoming Gypsy Day presents a risk of Covid-19 transmission in the farming community that needs to be actively managed, says Taranaki Civil Defence.

Fri 01 May 2020 12:00pm

Civil Defence is reminding local businesses of their responsibility to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Taranaki.

Wed 29 Apr 2020 2:15pm

Barriers at public car parks in many of Taranaki’s recreational areas are being removed as part of Alert Level 3, but police will monitor them to ensure that people aren’t congregating.