Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 ›
The Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 creates a framework within which New Zealand can prepare for, deal with, and recover from local, regional and national emergencies.
Secondary legislation ›
The Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 also allows for secondary legislation. Find out about the different pieces of secondary legislation made under the CDEM Act 2002.
Related legislation ›
Legislation relating to CDEM is not just limited to the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002. A number of other Acts also play a role in CDEM by, for example, regulating activities of particular CDEM participants, assisting in land use planning, hazard identification and management, and emergency response.
States of Emergency and Transition Periods ›
A state of local emergency allows Civil Defence Emergency Management Groups to access emergency powers they would not normally have. A transition period enables a seamless transition from the emergency response phase to the recovery stage. Learn about states of emergency and transition periods.
Roles and responsibilities ›
The Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 (CDEM Act) puts certain responsibilities on government agencies, emergency services, lifeline utilities and local authorities.
Guidelines ›
The Director Civil Defence Emergency Management issues guidelines under the CDEM Act 2002, as well as other supporting documents.
Quick guides and factsheets ›
Factsheets outline different processes related to legislative or financial requirements. They are informative and are not issued under the CDEM Act.