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flag 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.

flag New Zealand introduced the Emergency Management Bill (No 2) in Parliament on December 26, 2025, replacing the 2002 Civil Defence Act. flag The bill aims to strengthen emergency response following severe 2023 weather events, including Cyclone Gabriel and Auckland floods. flag It focuses on improving preparedness, response, and recovery across all hazards, emphasizing community and agency collaboration. flag The legislation incorporates lessons from a government inquiry and over 20 changes from public consultation. flag It will now be reviewed by the Governance and Administration Committee.

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