Emergency Management Updates

When an emergency occurs within our District, we are committed to providing you with timely and accurate information. This page serves as a hub for updates on both active and historical emergency events. If you don't find what you're looking for here, stay up-to-date by tuning in to local radio stations or the following websites and social media channels.

For media enquiries email media@whakatane.govt.nz.

Sub-pages

An eruption occurred at Whakaari/White Island at about 2:11 pm, 9 December 2019. In response, we are working closely with the lead agency the New Zealand Police and with National Emergency Management Agency and the New Zealand Red Cross.