National Warning: Tsunami Threat to New Zealand
Update: No new information available
No: 02
Issued at 1300hours on 17 September 2015
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM) has issued a tsunami warning (marine and beach threat) for Chatham Islands, East Cape,
Coromandel, Banks Peninsula.
This warning will remain in effect until a cancellation message is issued by MCDEM.
MCDEM and scientific advisors are still assessing the threat and no new information is currently available. Please see
message number #1 for current information.
This warning has been issued to all local civil defence authorities, emergency services, other agencies and media.
NCMC status
The National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) is activated.
General enquiries(04) 494 6900Media enquiries(04) 494 6951Emailoperations@ncmc.govt.nzSatellite phone00881 621 465 606
Further updates
A further update with more information will follow within the next hour. Until a cancellation is issued updates will
continue at least hourly. All further updates will be communicated by MCDEM via the national warning system.
Useful websites
Issued by:
Message authorised by the National Controller, Civil Defence Emergency Management.
End of Message