Building Emergency Management in NZ and Lessons from Recent Events
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Norfolk Room
| Tuesday, July 15, 2025 |
| 10:50 AM - 11:10 AM |
Overview
Eddie Hebert & Patrick Cummuskey, Ministry Of Business Innovation And Employment
Details
Key Presentation Learnings:
1. Improving Rapid Building Assessment – Lessons from the 2023 North Island severe weather events have shaped enhancements in training, coordination, and deployment for a more effective future response.
2. Stronger Interagency Coordination – Collaboration between MBIE, territorial authorities, CDEM groups, and NEMA is essential for streamlined assessments and a cohesive emergency response.
3. Public-Private Partnerships for Resilience – Engaging engineers, insurers, and construction firms strengthens building resilience and disaster recovery, ensuring better emergency preparedness and a more resilient built environment.
