Civil Defence and emergencies

We are a member of the Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group who provide information on current emergencies, along with updated news, hazard information and preparedness advice.

If you feel a life is in danger, call 111 immediately.

Report an issue

If you have an urgent issue, please call us.

Phone:  09 430 4200 (24 hrs)

Freephone:  0800 932 463

Otherwise you can use our online form to report a non-urgent issue. 

Report an issue

Latest updates

View the latest updates about road and land slip repairs due to weather events.
There are no current emergencies in our District.

Regional Recovery Plan

This plan captures the key recovery work needed in Te Tai Tokerau Northland due to Cyclone Gabrielle.

How to get ready

How to prepare your home, family and business to cope in emergency situations.

Stay informed

Links to help you stay informed and know where you can find up-to-date Civil Defence information.

Power outages

Check for power outages in your area during an emergency.

State highway closures

Find out about state highway conditions in Northland from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency's Facebook page.

Emergency mobile alerts

Find out about the alerts that are sent to capable mobile phones from targeted cell towers.

Red Cross hazard app

The app sends alerts and gives information to help you through an emergency.

Climate change

Find out about our work on how we must adapt to a changing climate.

Natural hazards

Learn about the different types of natural hazards and find out if natural hazards apply to your property, and how this affects what you can do.

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