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Introduction
The Government is currently seeking public feedback on the new Emergency Management Bill 2025, which aims to modernise and strengthen how we prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies in Aotearoa New Zealand.
You can read more about the Emergency Management Bill 2025 and how to make a submission via the this LINK and reflect on how the proposed changes could affect Banks Peninsula.
Submissions close on 5pm, 20 May 2025, so please don’t delay.
A vital opportunity for the Banks Peninsula community
This is a vital opportunity for the Banks Peninsula community to contribute to national legislation that directly affects our local resilience and wellbeing.
Recent extreme weather events have once again exposed a critical vulnerability in Banks Peninsula – our roading infrastructure. Increasingly frequent storms and intense rainfall are highlighting just how quickly our communities can be cut off.
Our unique geography and geographic isolation make us especially vulnerable. Without alternative routes or robust contingency planning, the consequences of such events can be severe – something we know all too well from repeated disruptions over recent years.
The proposed Bill outlines changes that will impact the roles and responsibilities of councils, emergency services, iwi, community organisations, and individuals. It is essential that our community’s specific needs and risks – including our rural setting, infrastructure limitations, and strong volunteer networks – are represented in the national conversation.
Emergency Management Bill 2025 website
Online Submission
Hon Mark Mitchell Letter
