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Civil Defence Minister John Carter has released the reports of the internal and external reviews into the Ministry of Civil Defence's response to the 30 September 2009 tsunami alert.

Civil Defence Minister John Carter has today released the Terms of Reference for the independent review into the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management's response to the recent Samoan t

Civil Defence Minister John Carter will present the inaugural Ministerial Awards for Civil Defence Emergency Management in Manukau City tonight.

Civil Defence Minister John Carter has asked for a review into how the Civil Defence and Emergency Management ministry deals with tsunami alerts.

Civil Defence Minister John Carter has congratulated regional civil defence operations and coastal communities for their organisation and response to the tsunami warning issued for New Zealand this

Civil Defence Minister John Carter is urging local authorities to use new guidelines when assessing the damage to buildings in events such as earthquakes and explosions.

The Minister of Civil Defence, John Carter, today launched a new, fully revised, schools’ resource to help children, schools and families be better prepared for disasters.

The Minister of Civil Defence, John Carter, said that $140 million of science funding announced today will help make New Zealand safer, and better prepared for natural hazards.

Thank you for the opportunity today to speak to you.  I am very pleased to be here talking to you as Minister of Civil Defence and Minister for Senior Citizens.

The Government will contribute $5 million to reduce flood risk in the Whakatane District.

The challenge of building resilient communities is one that you are all facing. This is an excellent opportunity, not only to hear from the speakers, but to learn from each other throughout th

Civil Defence Minister John Carter has welcomed the formalisation of a civil defence ‘hotline' that strengthens links between New Zealand and Australian emergency management agencies.

Civil Defence Minister John Carter has offered his condolences to the family and colleagues of Senior Constable Len Snee who died of gunshot wounds in the Napier siege.

A second contingent of New Zealand firefighters will be farewelled on behalf of the Government by the Minister of Civil Defence John Carter at Whenuapai tomorrow.

Civil Defence Minister John Carter will join Otago's Civil Defence Emergency Management Group for its region-wide exercise on Thursday February 19.