Roger Ball
NEMA overview of response to Cyclone Gabrielle
The national state of emergency has been extended for another seven days, so government agencies can provide additional resources as they are needed. The declaration applies to Northland, Auckland… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: National view of emergency response
Kathryn speaks with Acting Director Civil Defence Management Roger Ball about the National State of Emergency that's been declared and what that means for the worst affected areas. Audio
Live cross to Beehive for update
Nine to Noon crosses back to RNZ reporter Tom Kitchen on the East Coast, talks to seismologist John Townend at Victoria University to a media conference and then crosses to a media conference with… Audio
Three significant earthquakes pose tsunami threat
We have the latest earthquake update from Far North Mayor John Carter, RNZ reporter Nita Blake Persen, Whakatane mayor Judy Turner, Murphy's camp ground owner Shane Salter, Opotiki Holiday Park… Audio
Tsunami warning issued after 8.1 magnitude earthquake near the Kermadecs
The National Emergency Management Agency has issued another tsunami warning.
People in the East Coast of the North Island from the Bay of Islands to Whangarei, from Matata to Tologa Bay including… Audio
NEMA on first two tsunami warnings
The National Emergency Management Agency has had a busy night and is now having to assess the latest quake north of New Zealand in the Kermadecs 7.4.
That one was 10 kilometres deep and hazardous… Audio
Emergency management advisory after earthquake near New Caledonia
There was a large shake near New Caledonia overnight , which has resulted in tsunami warnings for some countries.
The 7.7 magnitude quake at a depth of 25 kilometres struck east of New Caledonia at… Audio
Advisory to stay out of the water after New Caledonia quake
The National Emergency Management Agency's Roger Ball said there is not a risk of a tsunami here but people should stay out of the water because of possible surges and unusual currents.
Emergency… Audio
Report highlights animal wefare in evacuation
When a state of emergency's declared, you might be asked to leave your house almost immediately. The declaration gives authorities the power to enforce an evacuation order, whether or not a… Audio
Nelson fire: 'We're grateful it wasn't worse'
The Prime Minister flys into Nelson on Thursday to see first-hand the extent of the fire damage across the Tasman District. One house has been destroyed, 182 properties have been evacuated, and… Audio
Tasman District state of emergency
A state of emergency remains in place in the Tasman District. Kathryn talks with Nelson Tasman Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group Controller, Roger Ball. Audio
Nelson-Tasman prepares for storm
A severe weather warning is in place for most of the country as the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Fehi reach New Zealand. Nelson-Tasman Civil Defence started warning campers late yesterday to move away… Audio
Homes evacuated in Nelson area as river level rises
Significant rainfall overnight has caused flooding to parts of the Tasman District. Nelson Tasman civil defence's duty officer is Roger Ball Audio
Flooding and trees down in Nelson
Intense rain across the Nelson region has resulted in widespread surface flooding and trees down. Audio
