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🧑🤝🧑Thornton Green was a Street Meet venue on the weekend, thanks to the community spirit of Brad and Ellen, two Karaka Lakes residents. ![]()
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Residents in this area enjoy landscaped pathways and surrounding nature reserves, including a lake that is a scenic feature and is designed to take heavy rainfall runoff. Many expressed how grateful they are to have this sort of infrastructure, in an increasingly disrupted climate of more frequent and intense weather events.![]()
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About 40 neighbours took the time to come along and connect with each other, starting to build yet another local network of social and practical support.![]()
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#CommunityResilience #EmergencyPreparedness #mutualaid #ClimateAction
Customising the Street Meet van!![]()
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No tinting, spoilers, decals or fancy tyre rims.![]()
🌟Just local community volunteers kitting-out the van to fit in all the Street Meet gear: gazebo, tables, speaker, power box and leads, BBQ, info pamphlets and more.![]()
CRN has a DIY approach, so that precious funding is directed back to action in the local community.![]()
💐Thanks guys – your enthusiasm is contagious!![]()
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#CommunityPreparedness #volunteerappreciation #CommunityResilience
Kia Rite, Kia Mau – Be Ready, Take Action!![]()
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An emergency preparedness programme is proving popular with our schools in Papakura.![]()
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Kia Rite, Kia Mau is a 90-minute session for Year 5 to Year 8 classes and is all about keeping our whānau safe and prepared. Enjoyable and interactive learning for navigating disaster situations with resilience and unity 🌋![]()
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Developed by Auckland Emergency Management, Takanini and Alfriston schools have already participated. Ōpaheke, Kererū Park, and Papakura Normal schools are looking to take part soon.![]()
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Schools can enquire about the Kia Rite Kia Mau programme by emailing [email protected]![]()
#schoolsafety #EmergencyPreparedness #YouthInAction #DisasterReady
Can you fill a role in the service of a resilient Papakura?![]()
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👮Our group knows the first rescuer on the scene probably won’t be wearing a uniform; it is likely to be your neighbour. We also know the first few days after a disaster will belong to the community.![]()
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⛪Churches, marae and sports clubs become evacuation centres; local teams deliver food, water and medical supplies; volunteers knock on doors to ensure older and more vulnerable residents are safe and have what they need.![]()
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🧑🤝🧑We encourage neighbourly-ness and map skills and equipment street-by-street, we co-write risk messages with local voices, and partner with community organisations to build trust and prepare safe places for people to go.![]()
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🩵Does that sound like something you can relate to?![]()
CRN is looking for a Secretary. ![]()
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Yes, it is voluntary - scheduling monthly meetings, doing reminders, and managing our database and filing. As for meeting minutes, we’ve been successfully using AI and can teach you all about this to cut note-making time to a fraction.![]()
If you’d like to make a significant contribution and bring people together and effectively serve our community in this way, please email [email protected]![]()
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#Volunteer #ThankYouVolunteers #CommunitySpirit
Make a plan. Pack a grab bag🎒![]()
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🗣️CRN members visit groups and talk about making a home emergency plan and packing a grab bag.![]()
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We were at the life skills programme at Real World Living (RWL) not so long ago.![]()
RWL is in the heart of Papakura, supporting and empowering people with physical challenges and other special needs to realise their potential and thrive.![]()
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✨Anu, one of the life skills facilitators, said they learned a lot during the grab bag demo. It helped them think about what to do in an emergency. Info went home to families, so they could plan together. Completed plans were shared a few weeks later at the programme, and Anu says they will keep doing this from time to time to remind each other.![]()
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🧳Don’t put it off!![]()
Make a household emergency plan with this template:![]()
getready.govt.nz/prepared/household/make-a-plan/household-plan ![]()
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Pack a grab bag:![]()
👟 Walking shoes, warm clothes, raincoat and hat![]()
🍱 Water and snack food![]()
📂 Copies of important documents and personal identification![]()
💰 Cash ![]()
💊 Medications and essential toiletries![]()
🔦 Torch and portable phone charger![]()
📝 Notebook and pen![]()
📻 Radio (battery or wind-up)![]()
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#GrabBag #GoBag #EmergencyPlan #HouseholdPreparedness #FamilySafety
Out and about in our community.![]()
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It’s all about locals helping locals to get ready. ![]()
Recent events where we’re helping to make connections and share resilience info: ![]()
⭐Addison Residents Society AGM in Takanini![]()
⭐Street Meet in Bexley Place, Pahurehure![]()
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⭐Street Meet @ Thornton Green Reserve, Karaka on Sun 24 Aug, 12noon. ![]()
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🌭🪑Sausages provided, bring something to share + a chair. Come and meet your neighbours 👋🏼![]()
#GetReady #PapakuraPrepared
When disaster strikes, minutes count—but your community can act fast. ![]()
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With Community Emergency Hubs, neighbours come together to share vital information, lend support, and solve problems in those critical first hours after an emergency.![]()
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Listen to our latest episode of Tū Tika Tips to learn how these hubs work and how you can become a neighbour who helps strengthen your street.![]()
Together, we stay safe—together, we stand strong. ![]()
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crnpapakura.org/how-community-emergency-hubs-work/![]()
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#CommunityResilience #tūtikatips
When disaster strikes, community shines — that’s exactly what happened when Cyclone Gabrielle hit in February 2023. The Takanini Gurudwara transformed overnight into a beacon of hope, offering shelter, food, and vital information when it was needed most. In Papakura, our Community Emergency Hubs are more than just safe spaces — they’re neighbourhood lifelines run by people who know our community inside and out. 🏠❤️![]()
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These hubs activate within 24–36 hours of a crisis, powered by volunteers who step up as Hub Supervisors, Information Coordinators, and more, helping neighbours support neighbours long before formal aid arrives. It’s resilience at its most human. ![]()
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Want to be part of it? Learn about the roles you could play, where your nearest hub is, and how we can all be better prepared together. Get amongst it! ![]()
crnpapakura.org/when-disaster-strikes-community-emergency-hubs-spring-into-action/
Locals helping locals get ready
The Papakura Community Resilience Network (CRN) strengthens disaster preparedness in Papakura, Drury, and Takaanini by building local connections, raising community awareness, and providing critical resources. Our goal is to create a more resilient community through collaborative support.
It starts with neighbours
Community resilience begins with neighbourhoods. That means getting to know folks on your street and building a support network. Street Meets are a fun way to get to know the folks on your street. Become a CRN Registered “Street Leader” and organise a cook out in your neighbourhood.
What we do
Disaster Training
Our Disaster Training sessions equip you with practical skills and knowledge to handle emergencies confidently. Learn how to prepare your home, help your neighbors, and respond effectively when disaster strikes. Join us to become a vital part of our community’s resilience.
Community Hubs
Community Hubs are the heart of our resilience network. These designated gathering points are places where neighbors come together, share resources, and support one another during times of need. Find your nearest hub and get involved in strengthening our community’s readiness.
Street Meets
Street Meets are fun, casual events that bring neighbors together over a BBQ or shared meal. They are a great way to build friendships and foster connections that will help us all in times of need. Come along, meet your neighbors, and help build a resilient Papakura!
