Civil Defence overhaul 'inevitable' after tsunami warning confusion: GovtAAP Acting Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says there was an unacceptable level of confusion regarding tsunami warnings after the recent earthquake. Changes to Civil Defence's structure are inevitable after "unacceptable" confusion with tsunami warnings in the wake of Monday's 7.8-magnitude earthquake, the Government says. READ MORE* Live coverage: Severe 7.5 quake rattles much of New Zealand* Napier reviewing warning sirens after quake confusion* Coastal Christchurch residents criticise tsunami warning delay* Clutha residents concerned at Civil Defence response* Did Civil Defence react quickly enough to the East Cape quake? Stacy Squires In many areas of New Zealand, tsunami sirens did not sound after Monday's earthquake, despite an evacuation warning being issued. "Massive changes" had been made to New Zealand's tsunami warning systems since the Boxing Day earthquake in 2004, and the procedures were constantly reviewed.

Source: Stuff November 17, 2016 05:17 UTC