Natural Hazards - Collected News - 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024

The Government spending millions of dollars on stop banks and floodwalls is welcomed by some, questioned by others Keep Reading

Government co-funding of 16 flood protection projects in the Wellington Region has been welcomed by Greater Wellington. The co-funding was announced today in Budget 2024, along with co-funding for 26 other flood protection projects bid for by Te Uru Kahika – the collective of New Zealand’s 16 regional and unitary councils. Keep Reading

Researchers hare modelling what would happen to Auckland if it were hit by a storm with wind speeds twice as high as last night's Keep Reading

The test last night has been labelled as a success as it revealed a number of issues with the alert system. Keep Reading

Date: 23 May 2024, 3:53 pm Categories: News Following the recent announcement that the Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) Bill will not proceed in its current form Ruapehu District Council Chief Executive Clive Manley is calling for increased resourcing to empower local communities and improve local and regional resilience within New Zealand’s emergency management framework. With over 30 years of experience as a Controller in civil defence and othe Keep Reading

A seismologist has warned that New Zealand needs to be prepared for the potential of a massive earthquake, even if there’s no way to know when that may... Keep Reading

More building in flood prone areas is 'highly likely' as a result of the proposed Fast Track Bill, scientists and engineers warn. Keep Reading

The scale of catastrophe Aotearoa would face after an earthquake and tsunami from our largest fault has been laid bare. Keep Reading

The Government announced it will launch an inquiry into the development of a climate adaptation framework for New Zealand. Keep Reading

Scientists have found evidence of sediment impacts on seafloor ecosystems following Cyclone Gabrielle. Keep Reading

"Ad hoc" house buyouts after major disasters cannot continue, the Climate Change Minister says. Keep Reading

Tools allow risk managers and brokers to quickly assess current risks to harness the value of insurance Risk analyzers are the first wave of tools to be launched under new Aon Actionable Analytics... Keep Reading

It's hoped a new GNS Science lab can crack open the door to cheaper green hydrogen production  Keep Reading

The country's emergency response is besieged by inquiries, despite years of reviews and efforts to make laws that deliver. Keep Reading

The bill was introduced by the previous government in June last year. Keep Reading

Earthquake building strengthening rules could change, perhaps bringing some relief for those facing huge bills to upgrade their homes Keep Reading

Earthquake building strengthening rules could change, perhaps bringing some relief for those facing huge bills to upgrade their homes Keep Reading

Locals found warnings "insufficient and ad hoc" during the Auckland Anniversary floods and in Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti during Cyclone Gabrielle, the national inquiry found. Keep Reading

The country is not ready to respond to large-scale disasters, a major report into last year's catastrophic storms says. Keep Reading

An inquiry has found it does not have the capacity or capability to deal with significant, widespread weather events impacting multiple regions at once. Keep Reading

Work will start immediately and Cabinet will agree to the review's terms of reference next month. Keep Reading

The paper presented at this year’s NZSEE Annual Technical Conference explores the adaption of FinDer as a tool for earthquake response in New Zealand. Keep Reading

Our Science 04 April 2024 Keep Reading

The region has more than 200 outdoor tsunami sirens in coastal communities. Keep Reading

Following a devastating earthquake in 1999, Taiwan upgraded its seismic infrastructure. Experts said it offers lessons for the U.S. West Coast. Keep Reading