1.3 National Context This Plan is a statutory requirement of the CDEM Act 2002 (s48). Figure 2 shows the CDEM framework and the relationship between national and local plans. The National CDEM Plan identifies the principles and responsibilities for delivery of CDEM in New Zealand. This Plan aims to identify how the Marlborough CDEM Group will deliver its role. The National CDEM Strategy (2007) defines five national CDEM principles which guide the activity of the Marlborough CDEM Group. These principles are as follows: Individual and community responsibility and self-reliance. The CDEM arrangements support and encourage local ownership of individual and community safety and livelihood security. A transparent and systematic approach to managing the risks from hazards. A logical and consistent process needs to be followed when identifying and assessing risks, consulting and communicating with communities and implementing any agreed mitigation measures. Addressing the consequences of hazards. Focusing on consequences (built, social, environmental and economic) enables more effective planning and action through improved prioritisation and resource allocation. Making best use of information, expertise and structures. Reliable information and the availability of expert advice are crucial. The Marlborough CDEM sector (professional and voluntary) will ensure the development of appropriate skills and knowledge, along with the use of best practice in risk management and operational activity. Comprehensive and integrated hazard risk management. Integrated activity promotes the coordinated involvement of all agencies with a role in managing risks. Comprehensive risk management means dealing with the risks associated with all hazards through the ‘4 Rs’ of risk reduction, readiness, response and recovery. Figure 2: The NZ CDEM Framework Marlborough Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan, 2018-2023 Page 9