Views sought on new Civil Defence regional blueprint
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In the eye of the storms
Tue 08 Dec 2015
David Lean is retiring as Taranaki Civil Defence Controller after more than three decades leading the response to major storms, floods and tornadoes in the region.
Read moreTaranaki counts down to NZ ShakeOut
Thu 15 Oct 2015
With a week to go, almost 23,000 Taranaki people have signed up so far for New Zealand ShakeOut, the national earthquake drill.
Read moreStay off roads at Opunake
Thu 06 Aug 2015
People are being urged to stay off the roads, including SH45, in and around Opunake today following flooding after heavy rain overnight.
Read moreGood progress being made on disaster recovery
Tue 07 Jul 2015
Recovery efforts are showing good progress two weeks on from the storm that left farms damaged and homes cut off in central and southern Taranaki.
Read moreSupport provided for as along as it is needed
Tue 30 Jun 2015
Taranaki CDEM is in the recovery phase of the June 20-21 heavy rain and flooding event.
Read moreEmergency phase over; focus turns to recovery
Sat 27 Jun 2015
Taranaki's State of Emergency will not be renewed when it lapses at 9 o'clock tonight (Saturday 27 June).
Read moreSupport continues for flood–affected residents
Eye to recovery as response continues
Thu 25 Jun 2015
Taranaki Civil Defence is maintaining contact with households in remote areas which remain cut-off and providing urgent welfare, medical and other necessities. The State of Emergency in Taranaki remains and is reviewed each day.
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