Media Advisory
Potential Tsunami Threat to New Zealand - Update
For immediate release: 2pm Thursday 8 October 2009
The National Advisory- Potential Threat for New Zealand remains in force, and represents the official status for New
Zealand. This is in spite of the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre, who has cancelled their warning for New Zealand.
The threat assessment as provided earlier remains. It is not expected to be destructive for New Zealand however we still
advise people on the West Coast from Northcape to Hokitika and on the East Coast from Northcape to Auckland to stay
clear of beaches and out of the water as well as refrain from boating activities due to expected strong currents until a
cancellation is issued. For other areas people should be vigilant around coastal areas.
The official source of information is the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management.
ENDS