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Facebook proves a winner during Cyclone Pam
Facebook

Facebook proves a winner during Cyclone Pam

Cyclone Pam sees Bay of Plenty Civil Defence's Facebook 'likes' surge by 196%, reaching 93,845 people during the crisis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Android App Review: Auckland Civil Defence
Gaming

Android App Review: Auckland Civil Defence

Auckland's Civil Defence app brings vital disaster prep to your fingertips, practicality over panache, ensuring readiness is just a tap away.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014

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MBIE releases building emergency guide
Business Continuity

MBIE releases building emergency guide

The guide is aimed at councils and engineers needing clearer steps to assess and secure damaged buildings after an emergency.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2018
Auckland’s volcanic past volatile, unpredictable
Auckland Council

Auckland’s volcanic past volatile, unpredictable

Residents and businesses face uncertainty as new research finds Auckland's volcanic field can erupt in bursts or stay quiet for millennia.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Jul 2017
Kaikōura earthquake costs insurers nearly $2 billion
Disaster Recovery

Kaikōura earthquake costs insurers nearly $2 billion

Claims linked to the quake have reached NZD $1.84 billion, with commercial losses accounting for most of the bill and settlements accelerating.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Drone swarm to aid in post disaster location
Robotics

Drone swarm to aid in post disaster location

Following earthquakes and tsunamis, the drones could help rescue teams find trapped survivors faster and gather vital health data from body sensors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 12th Feb 2017
Fund to help make Wellington’s buildings safer
Risk & Compliance

Fund to help make Wellington’s buildings safer

Owners of vulnerable Wellington buildings will get help with costly earthquake safety work, with a NZD $3 million fund set up by government.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
IBM and Eagle introduce cloud-based mapping
IBM

IBM and Eagle introduce cloud-based mapping

Emergency Management Southland and Hamilton Council use online maps to co-ordinate resources and enhance services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2012