Civil Defence stories

Despite 20 years of attempts, New Zealand still lacks an effective disaster coordination system. Locals fear they remain unprepared for the next Cyclone Gabrielle.

Kacific Broadband Satellites Group bolsters disaster resilience with the launch of CommsBox Ultra, an upgraded device ensuring rapid, reliable communications in diverse disaster settings.

The project, underpinned by 5G technology, will be test-bedded in SCDF’s Smart Fire Station on its latest-generation fire emergency vehicles.

OutSystems' low-code development platform has been chosen for the AUD$299m JP2060 Phase 4 contract awarded to Leidos Australia by the Australian Defence Force.

The 3D printing market, projected to top USD $20 billion by 2025, sees surging adoption in aerospace and defence, particularly in the US military sectors.

Dutch company one2many has been chosen by the Ministry of Civil Defence - Emergency Management as its provider of a national Wireless Emergency Alert System.

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

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

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