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2026 Nationwide Test of the Emergency Mobile Alert System

Sunday 14 Jun - last updated 5:44 pm

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We are conducting a nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system tonight between 6 and 7 pm.

We routinely test the Emergency Mobile Alert system to make sure it's working well nationwide.

The nationwide test is sent to cell towers all over New Zealand. We expect most phones are capable of receiving the alert. Our 2025 emergency preparedness survey showed that 92% of people received the test or were with someone who did.

In the last six years, we have received thousands of feedback submissions from people. These helped us improve the Emergency Mobile Alert system.

You’re welcome to provide feedback about the Emergency Mobile Alert at: https://www.research.net/r/EMA-feedback 

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