Reminder that rubbish fires in urban areas are banned
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.
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Public wifi and freedom camping spots closed, but safer options in place
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.
Read moreAlert Level 4 means staying home, staying away from others, and staying safe
Fri 27 Mar 2020
Two days into Alert Level 4 and Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management is reminding everyone of the importance of self-isolation and what staying at home means.
Read morePlaygrounds closed during Alert Level 4
Thu 26 Mar 2020
As we are now in a national State of Emergency and have moved to Alert Level 4, Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management is underscoring the importance of understanding what isolation means in a day-to-day sense.
Read moreTaranaki Civil Defence scales up to support region in fight against COVID-19
Tue 24 Mar 2020
Ahead of New Zealand heading into Level 4 alert status in the fight against COVID-19 (coronavirus), Taranaki’s Civil Defence function has scaled up to support the people of Taranaki and help maintain essential services across the region.
Read moreCOVID-19 Alert Levels
Sat 21 Mar 2020 1:00pm
Read moreStay informed and unite against COVID-19
Fri 20 Mar 2020 3:20pm
With yesterday’s announcement confirming two cases of COVID-19 in Taranaki, we know our communities may be feeling worried and have some questions.
Read moreTwo confirmed COVID-19 cases in Taranaki
Thu 19 Mar 2020 1:00pm
Today the Director-General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, announced that Taranaki has two confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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