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News 10 September 2025

Auckland Council building tsunami resilience

“The community is key for Auckland being prepared for emergencies like tsunami."

News 1 August 2025

Tsunami advisory now lifted

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) advises all tsunami advisories have been lifted. Strong and unusual current will continue into the weekend.

News 18 July 2025

Ongoing improvements to emergency readiness in Waitematā

Find out what's happening to help prepare your community for future emergencies.

News 11 July 2025

Aucklanders asked to plan ahead for a gusty day and rainy Friday commute

Aucklanders are being asked to plan ahead for a rainy commute home with this morning’s wintery weather to continue throughout the day and much of tonight.

News 7 July 2025

Council backs locals to tackle flooding in Kumeū

Auckland Council opens flood resilience work to Kumeū contractors.

News 2 July 2025

Emergency response skills enhanced through Operation Waitākere

Volunteers were put through their paces on Auckland’s west coast in a severe weather emergency exercise.

News 25 June 2025

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu emergency plan good to go

Developed in partnership with Auckland Emergency Management (AEM), the new Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Emergency Readiness and Response Plan provides clear, practical guidance to help the community prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.

News 18 June 2025

Auckland Council removing barriers for disabled people before and during emergencies

Councillor Sharon Stewart says it’s important the needs of all Aucklanders are planned for so that no one is disadvantaged when an emergency or natural disaster hits the region.

News 4 June 2025

Plan ahead now for heavy rain today, Auckland Emergency Management urges Aucklanders

MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Auckland and Aotea Great Barrier Island effective 3pm today until midnight (Wednesday 4 June).

News 29 May 2025

Waiheke Response Team being established by Auckland Emergency Management

The new team will be made up of trained local volunteers who will serve as emergency responders.

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