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More exciting news for Drury!We know Drury is one of Auckland’s biggest growth areas, with new homes, roads, rail stations and major infrastructure transforming it. But among all that big stuff, something smaller - and rather wonderful - has been quietly taking root.After plenty of planning and hard work, the brand-new Murray Street Community Garden is ready to open🌻🥕A special shout-out to everyone living around York Street, Murray Street and Sutton Road: this is right in your neighbourhood, so come along, have a look and find out how you can be part of it.📅 Saturday 12 September (TOMORROW!)⏰ Drop in from 11.30am - 1.30pm☕ Free food and refreshmentsCommunity gardens are about much more than growing vegetables. They help neighbours meet, share skills and resources, learn how to grow food, and build stronger local connections. Great ingredients for a more resilient community🌱🥦🤝Congratulations Drury Community Committee, Drury Church and others involved!#Drury #CommunityGarden #CommunityResilience #GrowLocal
How should Auckland grow while keeping people safer from floods and other natural hazards?Auckland Council is asking for feedback on proposed changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan which is the rulebook that helps determine where and how our city develops.There is a lot in Plan Change 120, but one part is about community resilience: stronger protections for people and property from flooding and other natural hazards.It recommends stronger rules for development in high-risk areas, updated hazard mapping, higher standards for more resilient buildings, and greater protection for floodplains so they can keep doing their job when heavy rain comes 🌧️💬 Submissions are open until 24 Sept 2026 and anyone can have a say.👉 Find out what is proposed, look at the maps, and make a submission here:akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/aucklands-future-housing-planPics of Ōpaheke Park, a 19ha ‘sponge park’ designed to capture and hold excess stormwater during heavy rainstorms to protect nearby residential areas.
Building flood resilience, one street at a time.Yesterday, The Papakura Community Resilience Network, together with the Healthy Waters and Flood Resilience team joined around 23 members of Kaha Wahine Kotahitanga in Takanini for a fantastic Street Meet focused on connection, preparedness and flood resilience.Using the flood viewer and TAG - The Adaptation Game, we explored local flood risk and some of the situations we might not always think to plan for. We also talked about Emergency Hubs, what to include in a grab bag, creating a whānau emergency plan, and how we can support our neighbours during an emergency.A key conversation was around creating a village within the community building strong connections, checking in on one another and knowing who may need a little extra help when an emergency happens. 🤝The grab bags were a huge hit, and it was great to see so much interest in holding more Street Meets and learning how to become a Street Lead!A huge thank you to Kaha Wahine Kotahitanga for welcoming us, opening the day with karakia and devotional, and being so engaged throughout.Together, we’re helping build stronger, more connected and flood-resilient communities.#PapakuraCRN #FloodResilience #CommunityResilience #Takanini #StreetMeet #EmergencyPreparedness #NeighboursHelpingNeighbours
❄️ Winter resilience tip: Turn your brain to the drain.When heavy rain arrives, every clear drain helps. Blocked drains can quickly lead to flooded roads, footpaths, driveways and neighbourhoods. But keeping water flowing is something we can all have a role in.Council crews work before and after major weather events to clear high-risk drains.You can help too:Clear leaves from gutters and drains around your home. 🍂Sweep leaves off the footpath rather than into the kerbside drain. 🧹Check in with a neighbour who might appreciate help getting ready before a storm.More tips here: aucklandclimateaction.nz/news/come-rain-wind-or-winter/ #PapakuraCRN #WinterResilience #Papakura #CommunityResilience #FloodPreparedness #healthywaterways
Do we know where landslides are more likely? We do know more than we used to.Auckland Council has just done landslide susceptibility mapping, looking at things like steepness of land, soil types, waterways and where landslides have happened before. It is relevant to Papakura too. While much of our urban area is pretty flat, we do have some hilly areas in wider Papakura and we all probably travel through hilly areas at times. These maps don't say that a landslide will happen or tell us the risk to an individual house. But they do help identify areas that are more prone to landslides.🔎 More info and links to maps here:
Understanding Auckland’s regional landslide susceptibility maps
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
As severe weather becomes more common, understanding where landslides are more likely to occur is becoming increasingly important.
Repair, reuse and connect! Let's celebrate the first year milestone of the upcoming Papakura Repair Café. Such a great example of community resilience in action - helping things last longer, reducing waste and bringing people together 💚🔧 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 moreNo 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.To find out more about Sustainable Papakura head to www.sustainablepapakura.org#SustainablePapakura #RepairCafe #RepairCafeAotearoa
Love seeing our community coming together to build resilience! 💚Kaha Wahine Kotahitanga and our Street Meet Coordinator Tash are hosting a Street Meet focused on being prepared for emergencies and flooding, with practical advice on keeping yourself and your whānau safe.A great opportunity to connect, learn and strengthen resilience within our neighbourhoods.
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Have your say!💬Papakura, here's another opportunity to have your say on Plan Change 120, including the proposed changes. Submissions close 24 September 2026. ℹ️To learn more and make a submission, visit akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/aucklands-future-housing-plan
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!
