Emergency Management

Emergency Management isn’t handled by a single agency – it’s a shared responsibility. Here in the Tararua District, we work closely with the Manawatū-Whanganui Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group, which coordinated emergency planning and response across the wider region. This group brings together local councils like ours, emergency services, iwi, health providers, and other key organisations to ensure a well-coordinated, region-wide approach to emergencies.

Tararua District Council plays an important part in this network – helping to plan for local risks, prepare our communities, support emergency responses, and assist with recovery after an event.

The CDEM Group is based at Horizons Regional Council, where it leads regional planning, promotes readiness, and support councils like ours to respond to and recover from emergencies.

Check out the information below to learn more!