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19 Apr 2025 3:37am
A Civil Defence Centre will be open at the Fickling Convention Centre, 546 Mt Albert Road, Three Kings from 4.30am.
If you need to leave your home due to flooding, and can't shelter with friends or family, join us for basic shelter and support. Bring: medication and baby needs, warm clothing and footwear. Food for any special dietary requirements. If pets cannot be left at home, bring them with you.
19 Apr 2025 2:09am
Thunderstorm Alerts Saturday 19th April
MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Auckland effective Saturday,19 April 12:07am until 4:00am. Please keep up to date at Metservice.com

Ngā Rōpū Urupare i Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Response Teams

Auckland is currently supported by three Response Teams. These teams help before, during, and after emergencies across the region. Their work includes:

  • Gathering information to access impacts 
  • Helping with evacuations, security, cordons, and traffic control  
  • Incident management and communications 
  • Providing first-aid and medical support 
  • Sharing public advice, messages, and warnings 
  • Rescuing trapped or injured people

Our highly motivated and formally trained teams are dedicated to supporting the community when needed. While each team is based in a specific area, they support emergency response throughout Auckland.

West Auckland (NZRT3)

Established in 1984, this team is based in Henderson.

North Shore (NZRT5)

Established in 1988, this team is based in Sunnynook.

South Auckland Response Team

This team is being set up, trained and will be based in Ardmore.

Response Team Training 

Auckland Response Teams train every Tuesday night from 7pm – 9pm, with occasional weekend training involved. All training follows the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) standards. Teams are assessed by NEMA every three years to check they meet the required skill levels.  

Training includes: 

  • Advance First Aid
  • Emergency driving and 4WD  
  • Radio and Communications
  • Swift Water
  • Rope Rescues
  • USAR Light Rescue  

Join one of our Auckland Response Teams

If you are interested in joining our Auckland Response Teams, contact us at aeminfo@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz