

More Kiwis getting emergency message
Almost twice as many people received the test Civil Defence emergency alert to their mobile phone at its last test – meaning more New Zealanders than ever are capable of getting a heads-up in an emergency.
Our public information map shows live nation-wide feeds from NZTA, MetService watches and warnings, emergency declaration status and more.

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The radio is your most reliable information source during an emergency. Keep a battery powered radio and batteries in your home to keep informed. Click here for Waikato radio frequencies...