What system is Gisborne District Council (GDC) using to implement SMS notifications?

GDC is using a Software as a Service (SaaS) system provided by TNZ Group Limited to implement notifications. This New Zealand-born company specializes in message delivery technology, streamlining business communications worldwide. For more information, please visit TNZ Group Limited.

What is the SMS notifications process?

GDC receives a river or rainfall alarm via its own telemetry system. Using the TNZ system, an SMS message is sent to the mobile phone of a registered recipient (client). This enables the efficient and timely distribution of notifications to many people at once.

How does the system work?

• When GDC receives a telemetry alarm, a message is sent through the TNZ system to all registered clients.
• An SMS is dispatched to the registered person's mobile phone.

What information will be stored on TNZ's system?

• All information provided in the registration page.
• All registration page and TNZ system interactions.
• All information collected regarding message recipient consent will be retained for a period of two (2) years from the date each message is sent.

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