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Huge congratulations to local conservation champion Margaret Gane, recently recognised in the 2026 Taiao Conservation Awards in the Taonga Tangata category 💚![]()
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Margaret has dedicated many years to caring for Kirks Bush through her leadership and volunteer work with the Friends of Kirks Bush. From organising working bees to spending countless hours helping maintain and regenerate this precious urban forest, her contribution to our natural environment in Papakura has been extraordinary 🌱![]()
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Urban forests like Kirks Bush are more than beautiful green spaces. They help cool our neighbourhoods, support wildlife, improve water quality, absorb carbon, and strengthen community wellbeing. Caring for these places also helps build more resilient communities now and for future generations 🌏![]()
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Ngā mihi nui Margaret for your passion, leadership and commitment to protecting te taiao in Papakura 🙌![]()
#PapakuraCRN #taiaoawards #kirksbush #CommunityResilience #kaitiakitanga
Did you know Papakura already has a long-term plan for adapting to sea level rise and coastal flooding around the Pāhurehure Inlet?![]()
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It’s called a Shoreline Adaptation Plan. This plan looks ahead so our public areas like parks, walkways and roads can stay safe and usable as the climate changes 🌱![]()
💡 Some interesting local findings:![]()
• Many areas like parts of Conifer Grove and Karaka Harbourside may need only limited changes over the next 100 years![]()
• But some places, including Youngs Point, Bottle Top Bay and parts of the Drury Creek area, may need earlier action because of predicted coastal changes 🌊![]()
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It’s about using science, monitoring and good planning now, so future generations have more choices later 👍We reckon resilient communities are built through good planning.![]()
📖 More about our local plan here: tinyurl.com/4822cuxx![]()
#PapakuraCRN #ClimateAdaptation #PahurehureInlet #CommunityResilience #FutureReady
Following recent tsunami activity, it's a good time to understand what a tsunami is and what to do if one occurs.![]()
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A tsunami is a series of powerful ocean waves usually caused by undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides. New Zealand's entire coastline is exposed to tsunami hazards, and some tsunamis generated close to our shores can arrive within minutes.![]()
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⚠️ Know the Natural Warning Signs![]()
If you're near the coast, don't wait for an official warning if you:![]()
• Feel a long earthquake (lasting more than a minute), or a strong earthquake that makes it hard to stand.![]()
• See the sea suddenly rise or recede.![]()
• Hear unusual roaring sounds coming from the ocean.![]()
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Remember: "Long or Strong, Get Gone." Move immediately to higher ground or as far inland as possible.![]()
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📱 Official Tsunami Warnings![]()
Official warnings may be issued through:![]()
• Emergency Mobile Alerts![]()
• Radio and television broadcasts![]()
• Civil Defence channels![]()
• Local warning systems such as sirens![]()
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Always follow the advice of emergency authorities and stay away from beaches, harbours, rivers, and estuaries until the all-clear is given.![]()
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For the latest updates and preparedness information, visit:![]()
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Stay informed, have a plan, and look out for your neighbours and community. 💙 #CRN #Papakura #TsunamiPreparedness #LongOrStrongGetGone
www.civildefence.govt.nz
The Government has introduced an Emergency Management Bill to replace the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002. Learn more about the Bill.
Huge shout out to Kootuitui ki Papakura for the incredible mahi they do helping local whānau access warmer, drier and healthier homes.![]()
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Through their Warm Dry Healthy Homes programme they install insulation, draught stopping, curtains and floor coverings. They help families with efficient heating and warm beds/bedding, and with energy-saving devices. Their workshops and actions also help families reduce power bills, improve ventilation, make properties more flood-resilient and create homes that strengthen wellbeing right across Papakura💚![]()
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Recent independent analysis has shown how effective this work is:![]()
📊 The Warm Dry Healthy Homes programme delivers around $4.60 in social return for every $1 invested with benefits like:![]()
✔️ fewer hospital visits![]()
✔️ healthier tamariki![]()
✔️ better school attendance![]()
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💡 Resilient communities are built on these things. Healthy housing is a really important foundation.![]()
Ngā mihi also to Due Drop Events Centre Trust for supporting the independent assessment 🙌![]()
#PapakuraCRN #warmdryhealthyhomes #CommunityResilience
Did you know Papakura has SIX Community Emergency Hubs?![]()
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In a major emergency, these hubs are where locals support locals. ![]()
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Papakura’s Community Emergency Hubs are:![]()
📍 Papakura Marae![]()
📍 Takanini Gurdwara![]()
📍 Redhill Community Centre & Blue Light![]()
📍 Kootuitui ki Papakura![]()
📍 Ngāti Tamaoho Trust![]()
📍 Drury Community Hall![]()
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Every hub is a little different in what it can provide, depending on the situation, the people available, and what resources exist nearby. ![]()
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A few things are certain though:![]()
🤝 caring locals will be helping locals![]()
💛 generous offers of help will be matched with those who most need support ![]()
🚨 hubs will coordinate with official emergency services to help us all respond safely ![]()
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⚠️ Hubs may or may not open depending on where the emergency is and whether it is safe to do so. Please check official updates or local communications before travelling to a hub. If there is danger to life, you should still call 111.![]()
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🏠 In many emergencies, the safest thing to do is to stay home if you can do so safely.![]()
#CommunityEmergencyHub #LocalsHelpingLocals #PapakuraReady
Want to make the most of what we already have instead of throwing things away? Come along to the Papakura Repair Cafe on Saturday 6 June, 10am - 1pm🔧 Repair Café Workshop ♻️Fix It, Don’t Toss It!![]()
🛠 What’s a Repair Café?![]()
A community event where people come together to repair broken items, share skills, and reduce waste.![]()
Bring your broken household items and get help from friendly fixers!![]()
🧰 What Can You Bring?![]()
‘If you can carry it you can bring it’![]()
Clothing, Toys, Bicycles,![]()
Small items of Furniture, and more![]()
No Microwaves![]()
🌱 Why Come to the Repair Cafe![]()
* Save money and reduce landfill waste![]()
* Learn repair skills from local volunteers![]()
* Connect with your community over a cuppa and a shared purpose![]()
* Help build a culture of sustainability![]()
☕ Free tea, coffee & good vibes included!![]()
No registration needed – just show up with your broken treasures.![]()
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To find out more about Sustainable Papakura head to our website:![]()
www.sustainablepapakura.org![]()
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#SustainablePapakura #RepairCafe #RepairCafeAotearoa #Repairs
Update on Papakura Community Resilience Network progress.![]()
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At our last CRN hui, some highlights included:![]()
🛠️ Local Repair Café run by Sustainable Papakura is helping repair dozens of items that keeps waste out of landfill.![]()
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📻 New emergency radios and training being organised for Community Emergency Hubs![]()
🤝 Street Meets continuing to connect neighbours and communities.![]()
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🌧️ 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
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!
