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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.

I am pleased to see a good number of people participating in this important event. About 100 are registered from around the country.

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.

Welcome and Introduction
· Welcome Government and Utility Executives and members of the Government Administration Select Committee.

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.

Welcome to Utility executives and managers, the Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Advisory Group and Mayors.

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.

The proposed Bill:
· defines the duties, functions and powers of central government, local government, emergency services, lifeline utilities and the general public.

Seminar is designed to help business attendees understand the impact of a major Wellington earthquake, to examine the work required to respond and recover.

Good morning, and thank you for your warm welcome. I am delighted to have the opportunity to be here today. As Minister of Civil Defence I am very interested in how your region implements the new civil defence/emergency management framework.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM AND MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL DISASTER RISKS

Good morning, and thank you for your warm welcome. I am delighted to have the opportunity to be here today, not only to learn more of the progress that is being made in the Auckland civil defence/emergency management group but also to give you some of my views.

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.