Media releases

Fri 01 May 2020 12:00pm

Civil Defence is reminding local businesses of their responsibility to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Taranaki.

Wed 29 Apr 2020 2:15pm

Barriers at public car parks in many of Taranaki’s recreational areas are being removed as part of Alert Level 3, but police will monitor them to ensure that people aren’t congregating.

Tue 28 Apr 2020 12:00pm

As New Zealand woke up in Alert Level 3 this morning, a number of restrictions remain in place across Taranaki to continue the fight against COVID-19.

Mon 27 Apr 2020 2:00pm

As New Zealand transitions into Alert Level 3, Taranaki should not be complacent, according to Taranaki Civil Defence Controller Sue Kelly.  

Thu 23 Apr 2020

Dawn services and parades are out this Anzac Day but people in Taranaki can still collectively and safely remember the servicemen and servicewomen who have sacrificed much for the freedom of so many New Zealanders.

Wed 22 Apr 2020

Many of the region’s businesspeople will be eager to get back into action under Level 3 but preventing the spread of COVID-19 must remain a top priority, says Taranaki Civil Defence Controller Craig Campbell-Smart.

Mon 20 Apr 2020

The Prime Minister’s announcement of when New Zealand will move to Alert Level 3 in our fight against COVID-19 is a positive step, but no excuse to drop our guard, says Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management Alternate Controller Sue Kelly.

Sun 19 Apr 2020

Taranaki has good support systems to ensure the welfare of its elderly and others vulnerable groups despite restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, says the region’s Alternate Civil Defence Controller, Sue Kelly.