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The Thames-Coromandel District Council will receive an ex-gratia payment of up to $330,000 in response to last week’s civil emergency, Civil Defence Minister George Hawkins announced today.

Minister of Civil Defence Hon. George Hawkins said the announcement of an upgrade to the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences' surveillance system is excellent news for those involved in Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

Minister of Civil Defence Hon. George Hawkins said the Civil Defence Emergency Management Bill sets out solutions and guidelines on how to manage civil emergencies.

Minister of Civil Defence Hon. George Hawkins said the Civil Defence Emergency Management Bill sets out solutions and guidelines on how to manage civil emergencies.

Minister of Civil Defence Hon. George Hawkins said a new Bill that will ensure New Zealand is capable of managing an emergency of national and local significance has been introduced to the House.

The Government announced today a package totalling $21.58 million (including GST) to protect the town of Alexandra from future flooding by the Clutha River.

The Government announced today a package totalling $21.58 million (including GST) to protect the town of Alexandra from future flooding by the Clutha River.

The Government and Contact Energy today signed a Deed formalising joint contributions to address flood problems in Alexandra and surrounding areas.

The Government and Contact Energy today signed a Deed formalising joint contributions to address flood problems in Alexandra and surrounding areas.

Minister of Civil Defence Hon. George Hawkins today told a conference that he wants new Civil Defence and Emergency Management groups formed around the existing regional council boundaries.