NZ National State Of Emergency: What You Need To Know

The New Zealand government has declared a National State of Emergency, to assist in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle.

Wednesday 15 February 2023 | 09:17

The Waipaoa River, near Gisborne, New Zealand. Photo: RNZ

The Waipaoa River, near Gisborne, New Zealand. Photo: RNZ

The New Zealand government has declared a National State of Emergency, to assist in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle.

The declaration will apply to the six regions that have already declared a local State of Emergency: Northland, Auckland, Tairāwhiti, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Hawke’s Bay.

A national state of emergency gives the national controller legal authority to apply further resources across the country and set priorities in support of a national level response.

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Source: RNZ

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