...a day-long national Civil Defence exercise centred on the approach of fictional tsunami generated by an earthquake off South America.

Dozens of Northlanders are gearing up to take part in ‘Exercise Tangaroa’ - a day-long national Civil Defence exercise centred on the approach of fictional tsunami generated by an earthquake off South America.

The Wednesday 20 October exercise has been more than 12 months in the planning and will involve direct participation from more than 90 local and national agencies.

Northland groups will include the Northland Regional Council, the Whangarei and Far North District Councils, fire, police and health workers, the Department of Conservation, community and welfare groups. Key infrastructural players like power companies, roading authorities and the Marsden Pt oil refinery will also participate.

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