Wellington is at COVID-19 Alert Level 1

Visit our COVID-19 update pages to find out what services and facilities are operating.
For up-to-date information about alert levels, community cases, and getting tested, visit the New Zealand Government COVID-19 website.

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Emergency management

We're responsible for helping Wellington prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters.

Emergencies in Wellington

Find out how you can get support and receive the latest information on an emergency situation in Wellington City.

Hazards in Wellington

Hazards in Wellington include tsunami, earthquakes, storms and wildfires.

Become a volunteer

Volunteers are essential to the community in an emergency.