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Update on Papakura Community Resilience Network progress.![]()
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At our last CRN hui, some highlights included:![]()
๐ ๏ธ Local Repair Cafรฉ run by Sustainable Papakura is helping repair dozens of items that keeps waste out of landfill.![]()
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๐ป New emergency radios and training being organised for Community Emergency Hubs![]()
๐ค Street Meets continuing to connect neighbours and communities.![]()
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๐ง๏ธ Valuable lessons learned from Cyclone Vaianu and emergency response planning.![]()
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The CRN also agreed to formally become an Incorporated Society, an important next step that will help strengthen the network and support future community resilience projects across Papakura.![]()
#PapakuraCRN #CommunityResilience #ClimateReady #EmergencyPreparedness
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A flood doesn't check which council before it rises. A slip doesn't stop at a ward boundary. But our emergency response systems are built on exactly those lines โ and the communities that live along them are often the ones most likely to be cut off, and least likely to appear in a plan.![]()
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So a group of them stopped waiting.![]()
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From urban Papakura, through the rural valleys and lifestyle blocks of Franklin, down to the coast at Port Waikato and out along the Awhitu Peninsula โ six very different communities have built a network across three regional boundaries. Not a committee. Not a plan on a shelf. A living set of relationships: trust built before the emergency, local knowledge no plan can capture, and coordination that works because people already know each other's names.![]()
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We recently took this argument to the Auckland Emergency Management CDEM Forum. Brian Collins from CRN Papakura, Ian Farrant from Buckland and Tina Bogaard from Hunua Ararimu & Paparimu Valley stood up together to make the case for why cross-boundary community networks matter, speaking not as officials but as people who live and volunteer in these communities. The full presentation is now online for anyone who'd like to see it.![]()
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We've also written up the argument behind it โ why these networks matter, and why they deserve to be a recognised part of how New Zealand prepares for emergencies.![]()
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๐ Read it here: crnpapakura.org/emergencies-dont-read-maps/![]()
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The communities most likely to be cut off are also, very often, the ones who've already figured out how to look after each other. The job in front of all of us is to make sure that's part of the plan โ not a footnote to it.![]()
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#CommunityResilience #Papakura #Franklin #EmergencyPreparedness #CRN
Know someone doing amazing work reducing waste in Papakura?![]()
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Nominations are now open for the 2026 Tฤmaki Makaurau Zero Waste Awards ๐![]()
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These awards celebrate the people, groups, schools, businesses and community champions helping build a more sustainable future.![]()
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Categories include rangatahi leadership, community collaboration, cultural connection, innovation and growing the zero waste movement.![]()
๐ก Reducing waste, sharing skills, repairing, reusing, and supporting local solutions all help create stronger, more connected communities that can better respond to future challenges.![]()
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Nominations close Sunday 31 May![]()
๐ Nominate here: www.jotform.com/team/223257340600041/2026-ZW-awards-nomination-form![]()
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#PapakuraCRN #zerowaste #CommunityResilience #circulareconomy #TฤmakiMakaurau #ClimateAction
Did you know the stormwater drains on our streets flow straight into local streams and waterways?![]()
In places like Papakura, stormwater systems are designed to quickly carry rainwater away to help reduce flooding. But when drains are blocked - or rubbish, oils and chemicals go down them - that pollution often ends up in our streams, estuaries and harbour.![]()
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And those waterways are more alive than many people realise ๐ Fish, insects, kลura, native birds, and even longfin tuna (eels), have been found living in or travelling through urban streams and drains. Species like ฤซnanga (whitebait), pลซkeko, kingfishers and native freshwater insects can also be found nearby ๐๐ฆ![]()
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๐ก Simple things help a lot: Keep leaves and rubbish out of drains, donโt put toxic stuff down them, pick up rubbish before rain washes it away & report blocked drains or illegal dumping.![]()
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Healthy drains and waterways help reduce flooding, improve water quality, support wildlife and create stronger, more resilient communities for the future ๐ค๐![]()
#PapakuraCRN #HealthyWaterways #Stormwater #CommunityResilience #LoveWhereYouLive #Kaitiakitanga
Want to help bring more birdsong, healthier waterways and thriving native wildlife back to our neighbourhoods?![]()
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Come along to the Predator Control Education & Supplies Event in Drury! ๐![]()
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Saturday 13 June | 9 - 11am![]()
๐ Drury Community Library, 10 Tui Street, Drury![]()
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Learn:![]()
- How predator traps work![]()
- Why controlling rats, stoats and possums matters![]()
- How everyday people can help protect native birds, insects and ecosystems![]()
๐ค How local environmental action strengthens community resilience too.![]()
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Youโll be able to ask questions, connect with local groups, and find out what support and supplies are available if youโd like to get involved.![]()
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Big thanks to our local Predator Free Franklin for this awesome mahi ๐![]()
#PapakuraCRN #PredatorFree #Drury #CommunityResilience #Kaitiakitanga #LoveWhereYouLive
Precaution isn't panic. Preparation isn't performance.![]()
There's been a lot of conversation lately about emergency declarations - what they're for, when they're needed, whether they're "overreach."![]()
So we wrote a plain-language explainer.![]()
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In our latest blog post, we cover what a state of emergency actually does, who can declare one, why precaution matters before you know how an event will unfold, and where CRN's network of Community Emergency Hubs at marae, places of worship, and community centres across Papakura fit in.![]()
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Read it here: crnpapakura.org/what-a-state-of-emergency-actually-does-and-why-it-matters/![]()
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If it's useful, share it with someone in your street, your whฤnau, or your community group. Building community resilience starts with good information.![]()
#Papakura #CommunityResilience #EmergencyPreparedness
๐ฑ๐ณ Come get your hands dirty for a good cause, Papakura!![]()
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Join Sustainable Papakura and Papakura Local Board for a fun community planting day at Charles Henry Way.![]()
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Youโll be helping to support cleaner waterways and to reduce erosion and flooding.![]()
Whether youโre a gardening pro or have never planted before, everyone is welcome ๐![]()
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Bring sturdy covered footwear, water bottle, and if you have them, gardening gloves and a spade. ![]()
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Saturday 30 May, 10am-1pm ![]()
๐ 2 Charles Henry Way, Papakura![]()
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๐ Register here: sustainablepapakura.org/?mec-events=community-planting-day-at-2-charles-henry-way-papakura-free-b... ![]()
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#PapakuraCRN #SustainablePapakura #CommunityPlanting #ClimateAction #LoveWhereYouLive #Papakura
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!
