Media releases

Thu 13 Apr 2017 10:00am

Taranaki people are urged to take simple precautions in advance of the strong winds and possible heavy rain expected as Ex Cyclone Cook passes over the North Island.

Wed 05 Apr 2017

Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management continues to monitor river levels in the region, and to liaise with Councils and other agencies.

Tue 04 Apr 2017

Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management has been activated to monitor rising river levels in the region, and to coordinate the response by Councils and other agencies.

Mon 03 Apr 2017 3:00pm

Taranaki residents are advised to take some simple actions to prepare for the stormy weather and heavy rainfall that is forecast from Tuesday to Thursday.

Fri 09 Dec 2016 9:00am

The Ministry for Civil Defence and Emergency Management has lifted the Marine and Beach tsunami threat warning for Taranaki and the rest of New Zealand following this morning M7.8 earthquake in the Solomon Islands.

Fri 09 Dec 2016 8:30am

Taranaki and the rest of New Zealand is under a ‘marine and beach’ tsunami threat following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the Solomon Islands this morning.

Mon 14 Nov 2016 9:07am

The Ministry for Civil Defence and Emergency Management has lifted the Marine and Beach tsunami threat warning for Taranaki and many other parts of New Zealand, though it remains in place in some eastern areas of both islands.

Mon 14 Nov 2016 2:31am

Taranaki is among many areas in New Zealand for which a ‘marine and beach’ tsunami threat has been declared following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake near Hanmer Springs.