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Auckland Volcanic Plan

A volcanic eruption within the Auckland Volcanic Field (AVF) is a very real hazard for the Auckland Region. While an eruption from the Auckland Volcanic Field may directly affect a relatively small proportion of the Regions population, the longer term impacts are likely to have a much wider geographic extent and significant implications for abroad range of industries and services, nation-wide.

A well-managed response is essential to ensure that the far-reaching infrastructure, social and economic issues associated with such an event are considered. This Plan has been prepared to facilitate planning for and management of an eruption within the AVF.

The plan provides:

• an increased understanding and awareness of volcano specific response issues and specific actions required to address them
• a clear understanding of who does what in the lead up to, during, and in the period after a volcanic eruption
• identification of gaps in information or action plans which require further work and which is beyond the scope of the contingency plan to address.

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