National Warning: Tsunami - Threat to New Zealand Cancellation  No:  03 Issued at 0900 hours on 7 July 2011.  

Issued by the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management (MCDEM).Tsunami warning cancelled: A tsunami was confirmed from the earthquake in the Kermadec Islands.  Advice from GNS Science is that the tsunami does not represent a threat to New Zealand. 

However, they expect that there will be unusually strong tidal surges and currents.  For the next 24 hours people should exercise caution and discretion before entering the water or going out in small boats in all parts of New Zealand.

Earthquake parameters: Origin time: 1903Z 6 July 2011 NZ time: 0703 7 July 2011 Co-ordinates: 29.4 SOUTH  175.7 WEST Depth: 48 km Location: Kermadec Islands Magnitude: 7.8

The above magnitude is provisional and may be increased or decreased as more seismic data becomes available. 

  Summary:This is the last message via the national warning system for this event. This cancellation message has been issued to all local civil defence authorities, emergency services, other agencies and media. 

This cancellation message will be broadcast under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with public broadcasters.NCMC status:  The National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) is standing down from 1000 7 July 2011.  After this time, normal Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management contact details will apply:

General enquiries to: 04 473 7363

Useful websites: http://www.civildefence.govt.nz/ http://www.getthru.govt.nz/

Issued by: Message authorised by the National Controller, Civil Defence Emergency Management. End of Message

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