Media releases

Mon 13 Apr 2020

It’s natural and normal that many of us will be feeling stress and anxiety as we clock up three weeks in our bubbles says Taranaki Civil Defence Alternate Group Controller Sue Kelly.

Thu 09 Apr 2020

While the Easter break was to have signalled the start of the school holidays and the traditional end of the summer weather for many, it’s important to acknowledge that this year will be a little different, says Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management

Wed 08 Apr 2020

The announcement by the Taranaki District Health Board that eight of the region’s 14 cases of COVID-19 have recovered has been welcomed by Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management, but it’s not an excuse for us to drop our guard against the virus.

Mon 06 Apr 2020

Scams and frauds exploiting the spread of COVID-19 have been noted overseas and are increasing in New Zealand, with some Taranaki people being the target of a text message scam over the weekend. 

Fri 03 Apr 2020

A cracker forecast for the last weekend of daylight savings will have many Taranaki people keen to get out into the sun while they can before winter bites. That’s all well and good but the message remains the same, stay home and save lives, says Taranaki

Thu 02 Apr 2020

A week into Alert Level 4, Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management is reflecting on the amazing work people and essential services are doing to help others get through COVID-19.

Thu 02 Apr 2020

Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management is aware of an increasing number of complaints being made about residential rubbish fires in urban areas recently.

Mon 30 Mar 2020

Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management is praising the overall behaviour of residents and businesses as the region settles into Alert Level 4, noting that the majority seem to be taking the situation seriously and sticking to the guidelines.