Press Release – New Zealand Government Planning on heading to the beach this summer? Minister for Emergency Management Kiri Allan is reminding all New Zealanders to be tsunami ready over the holiday break. New Zealands entire coastline is at risk of tsunami. That means most … Planning on heading to the beach this summer? Minister for Emergency Management Kiri Allan is reminding all New Zealanders to be “tsunami ready” over the holiday break. “New Zealand’s entire coastline is at risk of tsunami. That means most of us live near, or visit places that are at risk,” Kiri Allan said. “When you’re hitting the beach, it’s important that you’re tsunami ready as well as sun smart.