New Zealand: all warning channels
New Zealand in Oceania (Australasia). Waarning tracks 20 warning categories for Wellington and the surrounding area, from MetService and National Emergency Management Agency.
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Country facts
- emergencyPrimary emergency number111
- capitalWellington
- regionOceania · Australasia
- risk profileearthquake, volcano, tsunami, storm, flood, landslide, wildfire, coastal
- languagesen, mi
Official warning authorities
- meteoMetService
- civilNational Emergency Management Agency
- seismicGeoNet
Warning categories for New Zealand
- Severe Weather Warningsstorms, heavy rain, hail and damaging wind
- Flood Warningsriver flooding, flash floods and storm surge
- Wildfire Warningsbushfires, forest fires and fire danger
- Air Quality Warningssmog, particulate matter, ozone and pollen
- Earthquake Alertsearthquakes, aftershocks and shaking
- Volcano Alertseruptions, ash fall and lahar risk
- Tsunami Warningstsunami watches, advisories and evacuation
- Landslide Warningsmudslides, rockfall and slope collapse
- Coastal and Marine Warningsstorm surge, high waves, rip currents and tides
- Industrial Accident Warningschemical releases, explosions and hazmat incidents
- Product Recall Warningsunsafe products, defects and manufacturer recalls
- Food Recall Warningscontamination, allergens and undeclared ingredients
- Water Quality Warningsdrinking water, bathing water and boil-water notices
- Crime and Safety Warningslocal crime levels and personal safety advice
- Cyber Security Warningsexploited vulnerabilities, malware and breaches
- Scam and Fraud Warningsphishing, fake shops, investment and romance fraud
- Travel Safety Warningstravel advisories, entry rules and regional risks
- Missing Person Alertschild abduction and vulnerable person alerts
- Transport Disruption Warningsroad closures, rail disruption, strikes and airspace
- Space Weather Warningsgeomagnetic storms, aurora and radio blackouts
Frequently asked questions
Which authorities issue public warnings in New Zealand?
MetService, National Emergency Management Agency, GeoNet.
What is the emergency number in New Zealand?
The primary emergency number is 111.
How many warning channels does Waarning cover for New Zealand?
20 categories: Severe Weather Warnings, Flood Warnings, Wildfire Warnings, Air Quality Warnings, Earthquake Alerts, Volcano Alerts, Tsunami Warnings, Landslide Warnings, Coastal and Marine Warnings, Industrial Accident Warnings, Product Recall Warnings, Food Recall Warnings, Water Quality Warnings, Crime and Safety Warnings, Cyber Security Warnings, Scam and Fraud Warnings, Travel Safety Warnings, Missing Person Alerts, Transport Disruption Warnings, Space Weather Warnings.
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Generated 2026-10-12. Warning information can change at any time; missing data is never proof of safety.