Portfolio: Civil Defence

Over 100,000 ready to Drop, Cover and Hold

Beehive — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:50:00 +0000

Chris Tremain | Civil Defence

Civil Defence Minister Chris Tremain says that an initial milestone has been reached today with over 100,000 people registered to participate in the first nationwide ShakeOut earthquake drill. “The Canterbury earthquakes have shown us that we need to be prepared for major earthquakes, and practise how to protect ourselves when they happen,” says Mr Tremain. “New Zealand ShakeOut is an important Civil Defence initiative and I’m pleased to see workplaces, schools and families are getting behind it. ...

Minister launches nationwide earthquake campaign

Admin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:47:00 +0000

Chris Tremain | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

Civil Defence Minister Chris Tremain today launched New Zealand ShakeOut, the biggest earthquake public education campaign ever staged in New Zealand. “The ShakeOut campaign will last for six months, and will include radio and television advertisements, a social media campaign, and promotional activities around the country. This will culminate in a nationwide earthquake drill on 26 September,” says Mr Tremain. ...

Civil Defence Minister thanks volunteers

Beehive — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:33:00 +0000

Chris Tremain | Civil Defence

The Minister of Civil Defence, Chris Tremain, travelled to Christchurch yesterday to work with volunteers in the Student Army. “I just wanted to spend the day working beside the volunteers, and take the opportunity to thank them for their outstanding contribution,” Mr Tremain said. ...

Minister visits Nelson in wake of floods

Beehive — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:33:00 +0000

Chris Tremain | Civil Defence

Civil Defence Minister, Chris Tremain, together with Nelson MP, Nick Smith, is this morning visiting Nelson in response to the floods that hit the region over the last 24 hours. "I want to assess the damage firsthand, ensure Civil Defence is appropriately responding, and identify any ways that Government can further assist the region to protect life and property," said Mr Tremain. ...