| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | July 1999 |
| Preceding agencies |
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| Jurisdiction | New Zealand |
| Headquarters | Bowen House, Wellington 41°16′47″S 174°46′31″E / 41.279794°S 174.775330°E |
| Annual budget | NZD 12.3m |
| Minister responsible |
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| Agency executives |
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| Parent agency | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (New Zealand) |
| Child agency | |
| Website | http://www.civildefence.govt.nz |
The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management is New Zealand's central government agency responsible for emergency management.
The current minister is the Hon. Gerry Brownlee.