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New Zealand passed a new emergency law on Dec. 26, 2025, replacing the 2002 act to improve responses to disasters like Cyclone Gabriel and Auckland floods.
New Zealand introduced the Emergency Management Bill (No 2) in Parliament on December 26, 2025, replacing the 2002 Civil Defence Act.
The bill aims to strengthen emergency response following severe 2023 weather events, including Cyclone Gabriel and Auckland floods.
It focuses on improving preparedness, response, and recovery across all hazards, emphasizing community and agency collaboration.
The legislation incorporates lessons from a government inquiry and over 20 changes from public consultation.
It will now be reviewed by the Governance and Administration Committee.
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Nueva Zelanda aprobó una nueva ley de emergencia el 26 de diciembre de 2025, que reemplaza a la ley de 2002 para mejorar las respuestas a desastres como el ciclón Gabriel y las inundaciones de Auckland.