Quake and tsunami monitoring centre closed for hours due to staff shortages

Friday 9 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 10 Oct, 1:49pm

In this story Labour Party, GeoNet, Public Service Association, Earth Sciences New Zealand, National Geohazards Monitoring Centre

The Public Service Association (PSA) says Government cuts have left New Zealand less prepared for natural disasters after the National Geohazards Monitoring Centre was temporarily closed because of staff shortages.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 9 Oct, 8:30pm

   GeoNet’s earthquake monitoring centre closes due to lack of staff, Labour decries Govt cuts (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSat 10 Oct, 1:49pm

   Quake and tsunami monitoring centre closed for hours due to staff shortages (opens in new tab)