Local civil defence groups

Local authorities are responsible for civil defence emergency management (CDEM) in their area. If life or property is threatened always dial 111 for Police, Fire or Ambulance.

Select your region See listing See map

Northland
- Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
  
  The Northland Regional Council and the region’s three District Councils, along with agencies such as the police and fire service, are all members of this group. You can call Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group on 0800 002 004, available 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
  Go to the group website
Auckland
- Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group
  
  The CDEM Group comprises of the Auckland Council working in partnership with emergency services and other organisations to ensure the effective delivery of civil defence emergency management within its area.
  Go to the group website
- Auckland Council
  - 24 Wellesley Street
    Private Bag 92300
    Auckland 1010
  - 09 301 0101
  - 09 301 0100
  - aeminfo@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
  - https://www.aucklandemergencymanagement.org.nz
Waikato
- Waikato Region Emergency Management Group
  
  The Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group is a consortia of local authorities, emergency services, lifeline utilities, welfare organisations, Government departments and non-government organisations. The Waikato CDEM Group boundary is based largely on Waikato Regional Council's boundary.
  Go to the group website
- Waikato Regional Council
  - 160 Ward Street
    Private Bag 3038
    Waikato Mail Centre
    Hamilton 3204
  - 0800 800 401
  - 07 859 0998
  - https://www.waikatoregioncdemg.govt.nz/
- Hamilton City Council
  - 260 Anglesea Street
    Hamilton 3200
  - 07 838 6699
  - https://hamilton.govt.nz/your-council/civil-defence-and-emergency-management/
- Hauraki District Council
  - 1 William Street
    PO Box 17
    Paeroa
    3640
  - 07 862 8609
  - 07 862 8607
  - info@hauraki-dc.govt.nz
  - https://www.hauraki-dc.govt.nz/
- Matamata-Piako District Council
  - 35 Kenrick Street
    PO Box 266
    Te Aroha 3342
  - 07 884 0060
  - https://www.mpdc.govt.nz/
- Otorohanga District Council
  - Maniapoto Street
    PO Box 11
    Otorohanga 2564
  - 07 873 8199
  - 07 873 4300
  - https://www.otodc.govt.nz/
- South Waikato District Council
  - Torphin Crescent
    Private Bag
    Tokoroa 2392
  - 07 885 0778
  - 07 885 0777
  - https://www.southwaikato.govt.nz/
- Taupo District Council
  - 46 Horomatangi Street
    Private Bag 2005
    Taupo 3330
  - 07 376 0899
  - 07 376 0619
  - https://www.taupodc.govt.nz/Pages/default.aspx
- Thames-Coromandel District Council
  - 515 Mackay Street
    Private Bag 1001
    Thames 3540
  - 07 868 0200
  - 07 868 9586
  - https://www.tcdc.govt.nz/
- Waipa District Council
  - 101 Bank Street
    Private Bag 2402
    Te Awamutu 2400
  - 07 872 0030
  - 07 824-8091
  - https://www.waipadc.govt.nz
- Waikato District Council
  - 15 Galileo Street
    15 Galileo Street
    Ngaruwahia 2171
  - 07 824 8633
  - 07 824 8091
  - https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/
- Waitomo District Council
  - Queen Street
    PO Box 404
    Te Kuiti
    3941
  - 07 878 0800
  - 07 878 7771
  - https://www.waitomo.govt.nz/
Bay of Plenty
- Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
  
  All of the seven councils in the Bay of Plenty make up the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group (BOP CDEMG). The Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group works closely with its partners to coordinate activities related to hazard and emergency management in the region.
  Go to the group website
- Bay of Plenty Regional Council
  - 5 Quay Street
    PO Box 364
    Whakatane
    3158
  - 0800 884 880
  - 0800 884 882
  - https://www.boprc.govt.nz/
- Kawerau District Council
  - Ranfurly Court
    Private Bag 1004
    Kawerau 3169
  - 07 306 9009
  - 07 323 8072
  - https://www.kaweraudc.govt.nz/
- Opotiki District Council
  - 108 St John Street
    PO Box 44
    Opotiki 3162
  - 07 315 3030
  - 07 315 7050
  - https://www.odc.govt.nz/
- Rotorua Lakes Council
  - 1061 Haupapa Street
    Private Bag 3029
    Rotorua Mail Centre
    Rotorua 3046
  - 07 348 4199
  - 07 346 3143
  - https://www.rotorualakescouncil.nz/
- Tauranga City Council
  - Willow Street
    Private Bag 12022
    Tauranga 3143
  - 07 577 7000
  - 07 577 7193
  - https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/
- Western Bay Of Plenty District Council
  - 1484 Cameron Road
    Private Bag 12-803
    Greerton
    Tauranga 3143
  - 07 571 8008
  - 07 577 9820
  - https://www.westernbay.govt.nz/
- Whakatane District Council
  - Commerce Street
    Private Bag 1002
    Whakatane 3158
  - 07 306 0500
  - 07 307 0718
  - https://www.whakatane.govt.nz/
Tairawhiti
- Gisborne Emergency Management Group
  
  As a Unitary Authority the Gisborne District has formed a CDEM Group based on its boundaries and the Council has established itself as the CDEM Group.
  Go to the group website
- Gisborne District Council
  - 15 Fitzherbert Street
    PO Box 747
    Gisborne
    4010
  - 06 867 2049
  - 06 867 2884
  - https://www.gdc.govt.nz/
Taranaki
- Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
  
  Representatives of the New Plymouth, Stratford and South Taranaki district councils and the Taranaki Regional Council make up the Civil Defence Emergency Management Group, which is responsible for planning and delivering the civil defence role across the region.
  Go to the group website
- Taranaki Regional Council
  - 47 Cloten Road
    Private Bag 713
    Stratford 4700
  - 06 765 7127
  - 06 765 5097
  - http://www.trc.govt.nz/
- New Plymouth District Council
  - Liardet Street
    Private Bag 2025
    New Plymouth 4340
  - 06 759 6060
  - 06 759 6072
  - http://www.newplymouthnz.com/
- South Taranaki District Council
  - Albion Street
    Private Bag 902
    Hawera
    4800
  - 06 278 0555
  - 06 278 8757
  - http://www.southtaranaki.com/
- Stratford District Council
  - Miranda Street
    PO Box 320
    Stratford 4700
  - 06 765 6099
  - 06 765 7500
  - http://www.stratford.govt.nz/
Manawatū - Whanganui
- Manawatū-Whanganui Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
  
  The Manawatū-Whanganui Civil Defence Emergency Management Group (CDEM Group) is based on regional boundaries and combines local councils, emergency services, health boards and other organisations to take a highly coordinated approach to emergency management.
  Go to the group website
- Horizons Regional Council (Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council)
  - 11 - 15 Victoria Avenue
    Private Bag 11025
    Palmerston North 5320
  - 06 952 2800
  - 06 952 2914
  - http://www.horizons.govt.nz/
- Palmerston North City Council
  - 32 The Square
    Private Bag 11034
    Palmerston North
    5320
  - 06 356 8199
  - 06 355 2262
  - http://www.pncc.govt.nz/
- Horowhenua District Council
  - 126-148 Oxford Street
    Private Bag 4002
    Levin 5540
  - 06 366 0999
  - 06 366 0983
  - http://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/
- Manawatu District Council
  - 135 Manchester Street
    Private Bag 10001
    Feilding
    5600
  - 06 323 0000
  - 06 323 0822
  - http://www.mdc.govt.nz/
- Rangitikei District Council
  - High Street
    Private Bag 1102
    Marton
    5460
  - 06 327 0099
  - 06 327 6970
  - http://www.rangitikei.govt.nz/
- Ruapehu District Council
  - Manuaute Street
    Private Bag 1001
    Taumarunui 2600
  - 07 895 8188
  - 07 895-3256
  - https://www.ruapehudc.govt.nz/
- Tararua District Council
  - 26 Gordon Street
    PO Box 115
    Dannevirke
    5491
  - 06 374 4080
  - 06 374 4137
  - http://www.tararuadc.govt.nz/
- Whanganui District Council
  - 101 Guyton Street
    PO Box 637
    Whanganui 4540
  - 06 349 0515
  - 06 349 0000
  - http://www.whanganui.govt.nz/
Hawke's Bay
- Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
  
  The Hawke’s Bay Region Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group (Hawke’s Bay Region CDEM Group) is a partnership between all local authorities in Hawke’s Bay (being Central Hawke’s Bay, Hastings, and Wairoa District Councils, Napier City Council, and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council). The Hawke’s Bay CDEM Group boundary is based largely on the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council's boundary, excluding the western portions of the Taupo and Rangitikei Districts that are within the Waikato and Manawatu/Wanganui regions respectively.
  Go to the group website
- Hawkes Bay Regional Council
  - 159 Dalton Street
    Private Bag 6006
    Napier 4142
  - 06 835 9200
  - 06 835 3601
  - http://www.hbrc.govt.nz/
- Napier City Council
  - 231 Hastings Street
    Private Bag 6010
    Napier 4020
  - 06 835 7579
  - 06 835 7574
  - http://www.napier.govt.nz/
- Central Hawke's Bay District Council
  - 28-32 Ruataniwha Street
    PO Box 127
    Waipawa 4240
  - 06 857 8060
  - 06 857 7179
  - info@chbdc.govt.nz
  - http://www.chbdc.govt.nz/
- Hastings District Council
  - 207 Lyndon Road East
    Private Bag 9002
    Hastings 4156
  - 06 871 5000
  - 06 871 5100
  - http://www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/
- Wairoa District Council
  - Queen Street
    PO Box 54
    Wairoa
    4192
  - 06 838 7309
  - 06 838 8874
  - http://www.wairoadc.govt.nz/
Wellington
- Wellington Region Emergency Management Office
  
  The Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO) was formed in 2012. It is a semi-autonomous organisation that co-ordinates Civil Defence and Emergency Management services on behalf of the nine councils in the Wellington region.
  Go to the group website
- Greater Wellington
  - 100 Cuba St
    PO Box 11646
    Te Aro
    Wellington 6011
  - 04 384 5708
  - 04 385 9855
  - http://www.gw.govt.nz
- Wellington City Council
  - 113 The Terrace
    PO Box 2199
    Wellington 6140
  - 04 499 4444
  - 04 473 7982
  - http://www.wcc.govt.nz/
- Hutt City Council
  - 30 Laings Road
    Private Bag 31912
    Lower Hutt 6320
  - 04 570 6666
  - 04 566 5493
  - http://www.huttcity.govt.nz/
- Porirua City Council
  - Cobham Court
    PO Box 50-218
    Porirua 6215
  - 04 237 5089
  - 04 237 6384
  - https://www.poriruacity.govt.nz
- Upper Hutt City Council
  - 838 - 842 Fergusson Drive
    Private Bag 907
    Upper Hutt 6420
  - 04 527 2169
  - 04 528 2652
  - https://www.upperhuttcity.com/Home/Tabs/New-page/Your-Council
- Carterton District Council
  - Holloway Street
    PO Box 9
    Carterton
    5951
  - 06 379 6626
  - 06 379 7832
  - http://cartertondc.co.nz/
- Kapiti Coast District Council
  - 175 Rimu Road
    Private Bag 60601
    Paraparaumu 5254
  - 04 296 4700
  - 04 296 4830
  - http://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/
- Masterton District Council
  - 64 Chapel Street
    PO Box 444
    Masterton 5915
  - 06 370 6300
  - 06 378 8400
  - http://www.mstn.govt.nz/
- South Wairarapa District Council
  - Kitchener Street
    PO Box 6
    Martinborough 5954
  - 06 306 9611
  - 06 306 9373
  - http://www.swdc.govt.nz/
Nelson - Tasman
- Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
  
  The Nelson Tasman CDEM Group, is a partnership between Nelson City and Tasman District Councils and its key partner agencies who are involved in the delivery of emergency management.
  Go to the group website
- Nelson City Council
  - 110 Trafalgar Street
    PO Box 645
    Nelson
    7015
  - 03 546 0200
  - 03 546 0239
  - http://www.nelsoncitycouncil.co.nz/
- Tasman District Council
  - 189 Queen Street
    Private Bag 4
    Richmond
    7031
  - 03 543 8400
  - 03 543 9524
  - https://www.tasman.govt.nz/
Marlborough
- Marlborough Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
  
  Marlborough Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) is a large and mainly volunteer organisation trained and equipped to respond to a Civil Defence Emergency, or to assist and support other organisations in a major emergency event of any kind.
  Go to the group website
- Marlborough District Council
  - 15 Seymour Street
    PO Box 443
    Blenheim
    7240
  - 03 520 7400
  - 03 520 7496
  - http://www.marlborough.govt.nz/
West Coast
- West Coast Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
  
  The West Coast CDEM Group comprises the three territorial authorities and the Regional Council of the West Coast region. The landward boundaries of Buller, Grey, and Westland District Councils and the seaward boundary of Regional Council constitute the boundary of the CDEM Group.
  Go to the group website
- West Coast Regional Council
  - 388 Main South Road
    PO Box 66
    Greymouth
    7801
  - 03 768 0466
  - 03 768 7466
  - http://www.wcrc.govt.nz/
- Buller District Council
  - 6 Brougham Street
    PO Box 21
    Westport
    7615
  - 03 788 9111
  - 03 789 7233
  - http://www.bullerdc.govt.nz/
- Grey District Council
  - 105 Tainui Street
    PO Box 382
    Greymouth 7801
  - 03 769 8600
  - 03 768 1703
  - http://www.greydc.govt.nz/
- Westland District Council
  - 36 Weld Street
    Private Bag 704
    Hokitika 7842
  - 03 756 9010
  - 03 756 9045
  - http://www.westlanddc.govt.nz/
Canterbury
- Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
  
  The Canterbury CDEM Group area extends to the northern boundaries of Kaikoura and Hurunui Districts, to the west along the boundary with the West Coast Region, to the south on the southern boundaries of Timaru and Waimate Districts, and to the Pacific Ocean to the East.
  Go to the group website
- Christchurch City Council
  - 53 Hereford Street
    PO Box 73016
    Christchurch Central
    Christchurch 8154
  - 03 941 8999
  - 03 941 8786
  - info@ccc.govt.nz
  - http://www.ccc.govt.nz/
- Environment Canterbury
  - 200 Tuam Street
    PO Box 345
    Christchurch 8140
  - 0800 324 636 (0800 EC INFO)
  - http://www.ecan.govt.nz/
- Ashburton District Council
  - 5 Baring Square West
    PO Box 94
    Ashburton 8300
  - 03 307 7700
  - 03 308 1836
  - http://www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/
- Hurunui District Council
  - 66 Carters Road
    PO Box 13
    Amberley 7441
  - 03 314 8816
  - 03 314 9181
  - http://www.hurunui.govt.nz/
- Kaikoura District Council
  - 34 Esplanade
    PO Box 6
    Kaikoura 7300
  - 03 319 5026
  - 03 319 5308
  - http://www.kaikoura.govt.nz/
- Mackenzie District Council
  - Main Street
    PO Box 52
    Fairlie
    8771
  - 03 685 9010
  - 03 685 8533
  - https://www.mackenzie.govt.nz/
- Selwyn District Council
  - 2 Norman Kirk Drive
    PO Box 90
    Rolleston 7643
  - 03 347 2800
  - 03 347 2799
  - http://www.selwyn.govt.nz/
- Timaru District Council
  - 2 King George Place
    PO Box 522
    TImaru 7940
  - 03 687 7200
  - 03 684 2209
  - https://www.timaru.govt.nz/home
- Waimakariri District Council
  - 215 High Street
    Private Bag 1005
    Rangiora
    8254
  - 03 311 8900
  - 03 313 4432
  - https://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/home
- Waimate District Council
  - 125 Queen Street
    PO Box 122
    Waimate
    7960
  - 03 689 8000
  - 03 689 6882
  - http://www.waimatedc.govt.nz/
Otago
- Otago Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
  
  The Otago Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is a partnership between all local authorities in Otago. This group is responsible for managing the planning and delivery of civil defence emergency services across the region.
  Go to the group website
- Otago Regional Council
  - 70 Stafford Street
    PO Box 1954
    Dunedin
    9020
  - 03 474 0827
  - 03 479 0015
  - https://www.orc.govt.nz/
- Dunedin City Council
  - 50 The Octagon
    PO Box 5045
    Dunedin 9058
  - 03 477 4000
  - 03 477 7997
  - https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/
- Central Otago District Council
  - 1 Dunorling Street
    PO Box 122
    Alexandra 9181
  - 03 440 0056
  - 03 448 9196
  - https://www.codc.govt.nz/
- Clutha District Council
  - 1 Rosebank Terrace
    PO Box 25
    Balclutha 9240
  - 03 419 0200
  - 03 418 3185
  - https://www.cluthadc.govt.nz/
- Queenstown Lakes District Council
  - 10 Gorge Road
    Private Bag 50072
    Queenstown 9197
  - 03 441 0499
  - 03 450 2223
  - https://www.qldc.govt.nz/
- Waitaki District Council
  - 20 Thames Street
    Private Bag 50058
    Oamaru 9400
  - 03 433 0300
  - 03 434 9701
  - https://www.waitaki.govt.nz/
Southland
- Emergency Management Southland
  
  Emergency Management Southland is a partnership of all the Southland councils who have combined for CDEM purposes.
  Go to the group website
- Gore District Council
  - 29 Bowler Avenue
    PO Box 8
    Gore 9740
  - 0800 467332
  - info@goredc.govt.nz
  - https://www.goredc.govt.nz/
- Invercargill City Council
  - 101 Esk Street
    Private Bag 90104
    Invercargill 9840
  - (03) 211 1777
  - service@icc.govt.nz
  - https://icc.govt.nz/
- Southland District Council
  - 15 Forth Street
    PO Box 903
    Invercargill 9840
  - 0800 732 732
  - sdc@southlanddc.govt.nz
  - https://www.southlanddc.govt.nz/
- Environment Southland
  - 220 North Road
    Private Bag 90116
    Waikiwi
    Invercargill 9810
  - 0800 76 88 45
  - service@es.govt.nz
  - https://www.es.govt.nz/
Chatham Islands
- Chatham Islands Council
  
  The Chatham Islands Council provides an efficient and effective system of emergency management that minimises the potential effect of all hazards in the community and the environment. The Council carries out hazard-based risk management in four areas: reduction of risk, readiness for events, response and recovery after an event, under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002.
  Go to the group website
- Chatham Islands Council
  - 9 Tuku Road
    PO Box 24
    Waitangi
    Chatham Islands 8942
  - 03 305 0033
  - 03 305 0044
  - http://www.cic.govt.nz/

Local civil defence groups

Local authorities are responsible for civil defence emergency management (CDEM) in their area. If life or property is threatened always dial 111 for Police, Fire or Ambulance.

Select your region See listing See map

Northland

Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Auckland

Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group

Auckland Council

Waikato

Waikato Region Emergency Management Group

Waikato Regional Council

Hamilton City Council

Hauraki District Council

Matamata-Piako District Council

Otorohanga District Council

South Waikato District Council

Taupo District Council

Thames-Coromandel District Council

Waipa District Council

Waikato District Council

Waitomo District Council

Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Kawerau District Council

Opotiki District Council

Rotorua Lakes Council

Tauranga City Council

Western Bay Of Plenty District Council

Whakatane District Council

Tairawhiti

Gisborne Emergency Management Group

Gisborne District Council

Taranaki

Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Taranaki Regional Council

New Plymouth District Council

South Taranaki District Council

Stratford District Council

Manawatū - Whanganui

Manawatū-Whanganui Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Horizons Regional Council (Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council)

Palmerston North City Council

Horowhenua District Council

Manawatu District Council

Rangitikei District Council

Ruapehu District Council

Tararua District Council

Whanganui District Council

Hawke's Bay

Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Napier City Council

Central Hawke's Bay District Council

Hastings District Council

Wairoa District Council

Wellington

Wellington Region Emergency Management Office

Greater Wellington

Wellington City Council

Hutt City Council

Porirua City Council

Upper Hutt City Council

Carterton District Council

Kapiti Coast District Council

Masterton District Council

South Wairarapa District Council

Nelson - Tasman

Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Nelson City Council

Tasman District Council

Marlborough

Marlborough Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Marlborough District Council

West Coast

West Coast Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

West Coast Regional Council

Buller District Council

Grey District Council

Westland District Council