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There's a new mural on O'Shannessey Street! 🎨![]()
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Taiohi from Mana Inc worked alongside local artist Whaea Gaylene Jenkins (Whaea G) over 10 weeks to bring this one to life, and it's now up next to the Sustainable Papakura base at 47 O'Shannessey Street.![]()
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The artwork speaks to healthy waterways and our connection to the whenua - and it also carries a message close to our mahi: knowing where your local Community Emergency Hub is. When a flood or storm hits, our hubs are the places neighbours can gather to check in, share information and look after each other.![]()
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Ten weeks of rangatahi, paint and kōrero, turned into something the whole community can walk past every day 🌿💧![]()
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Big mihi to Whaea G, the Mana Inc taiohi, and Sustainable Papakura for making space for it.![]()
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Next time you're on O'Shannessey Street, stop and have a proper look. And while you're at it - do you know where your nearest Emergency Hub is? Drop a comment if you're not sure and we'll point you to it.
You may have heard us mention Making Space for Water. But what is it?![]()
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Making Space for Water is focused across Auckland to reduce flood risk and help us all cope better with increasingly severe weather. One part of it is the Community Flood Resilience (CFR) programme which recognises that bigger pipes and drainage systems are only part of the answer. ![]()
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The Community Flood Resilience programme works with communities to build understanding of local flood risk and to support practical action – from workshops and conversations with residents, to stream restoration and planting. ![]()
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🌧️ That’s where Papakura Community Resilience Network comes in, bringing this to our community by sharing practical info, starting kōrero, strengthening neighbourhood connections through Street Meets, and helping people understand what they can do before the next big rain arrives.![]()
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Keep following us – we'll be sharing more practical ideas, local projects and opportunities to get involved.![]()
#PapakuraCRN #CommunityResilience #MakingSpaceForWater #CommunityFloodResilience
What a great idea for Awakeri Wetland - an outdoor classroom for our tamariki!![]()
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For those who may not know it, Awakeri Wetland sits through the growing Takaanini area, providing an important green and wetland corridor in the middle of an increasingly urban community. Plans have been developing over time for the surrounding open spaces to offer more opportunities for recreation, play and connection with nature.![]()
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One idea now being discussed is particularly exciting - an outdoor classroom alongside Awakeri, near Kauri Flats School.![]()
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The concept is for a public space that could accommodate school classes and outdoor education, with terraced seating looking across Awakeri and connections into the wider walking network. It is just a proposal at this stage. There are still decisions, consultation, design and funding steps ahead.![]()
But what a great resilience idea💚![]()
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Imagine our tamariki being able to learn in the environment rather than just about it - watching how a wetland changes after heavy rain, discovering native plants and wildlife, understanding where stormwater goes, and learning why healthy natural systems matter to the places where we live.![]()
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The proposed classroom would be a community space too. It’s an idea worth watching! 🌱🦆💧![]()
#PapakuraCRN #CommunityResilience #AwakeriWetland #OutdoorLearning #Tamariki #Takanini
A new strategy is setting a clearer direction for the future of the Manukau Harbour and we all have a part to play.![]()
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Our streams and stormwater connect into the wider harbour, with sediment, rubbish and pollution travelling through our waterways into the Pāhurehure inlet and the harbour.![]()
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The vision is for a healthy, thriving harbour with better water quality, healthier ecosystems, restored mauri and resilient communities working together to care for it.![]()
🌿 We can all contribute - looking after what goes down our drains and planting alongside waterways.![]()
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👉 Read more about the new Manukau Harbour strategy here: ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/08/new-strategy-sets-a-clear-direction-for-a-health...![]()
#PapakuraCRN #manukauharbour #CommunityResilience #healthywaterways #papakura
Kootuitui ki Papakura and the Papakura Māori Wardens came together recently to prepare for how their Community Emergency Hub in Broadway would operate in a disaster.![]()
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The focus was on how people will be cared for.![]()
Manaakitanga - making sure people are safe, warm, fed and supported.![]()
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Whanaungatanga - connecting people and ensuring nobody is left isolated.![]()
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Kotahitanga - recognising that everyone has something they can contribute.![]()
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Someone might have kai to share. Someone might be a nurse, know the neighbourhood, be able to cook, translate, comfort tamariki, or simply be there for someone having a really difficult time.![]()
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So far, six groups across Papakura have put their hands up to lead Community Emergency Hubs. If a disaster strikes and you're safe at home and it's safe to stay there, home will often be the best place. But Community Emergency Hubs are there to help people who really need support.![]()
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This is community resilience in action💚 with local people and groups putting time and thought into how Papakura people can look after one another every day – and also through the most difficult times that none of us can#PapakuraCRNa#CommunityResilienceR#papakura #manaakitangan#whanaungatangaa#Kotahitangao#EmergencyPreparednesseparedness
Winter resilience tip: Get to know your local waterways.![]()
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Water has always shaped Papakura - from the Papakura Stream to the Pāhurehure Inlet and the wider Manukau Harbour. As our climate changes, these waterways will become even more important in helping us manage heavy rainfall, support wildlife and connect our communities with nature.![]()
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This winter, why not spend a little time by your local stream, estuary or harbour? The more we understand our waterways, the more likely we are to value, protect and care for them.![]()
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More tips here: aucklandclimateaction.nz/news/come-rain-wind-or-winter/ ![]()
#PapakuraCRN #WinterResilience #papakura #CommunityResilience #healthywaterways #pahurehureinlet #manukauharbour #kaitiakitanga
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!
