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📢 Community Emergency Readiness Forum - coming to South Auckland!![]()
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It’s a fantastic opportunity for community groups, volunteers and residents interested in emergency preparedness to connect, learn and share ideas.![]()
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🗓 Saturday 23 May 2026![]()
📍 Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau![]()
⏰ Arrive from 8.30am (9.00am start) | Finish 2.30pm![]()
🎟 Free event + free parking![]()
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The theme this year is ‘Rhythms of Readiness: Stronger together in emergencies’ ![]()
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🎤 Keynote speakers include:![]()
• Anne Pattillo - nationally recognised leader in community engagement and facilitation![]()
• Michele Poole - Fire and Emergency NZ, with 30+ years’ experience![]()
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💡 If you’re part of a community group, neighbourhood or street network, marae, church, club or simply interested in helping communities be ready for emergencies, this forum is well worth attending.![]()
📧 Register by emailing: [email protected]![]()
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Great to see this regional forum happening in the south this year. We hope to see some Papakura faces there!![]()
#PapakuraCRN #CommunityReady #EmergencyPreparedness #StrongerTogether #AucklandCDEM
This week! 🙌💚 Get amongst it!!Are you planning to come along to the upcoming Sustainable Market on the 21st of March? Why not stop in and grab a coffee at Raya's Cafe on your way down to the Sustainable Papakura Base for this month's Mini Market!![]()
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Sustainable Papakura Base![]()
67 O'Shannessey Street, Papakura ![]()
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Warm service. Smiles. That's easy on the planet homemade food. A family team that truly enjoys working together, that prides themselves on being welcoming and keeping things simple but good with coffee that brings customers back for more! Yes — reusable cups are welcome, so clean yours out and bring it along for a brew.![]()
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#RayasCafe #ThingsToDoInPapakura #LocalCafe #HomemadeFood #SupportLocal #YourPapakura @rayascafe25
🎲🌦️ Could a game help Papakura prepare for future climate challenges?![]()
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Papakura Community Resilience Network (CRN) has the opportunity to help develop a Papakura version of The Adaptation Game - an interactive game that helps people explore how climate events like flooding, heatwaves, drought, wildfires and landslides could affect our local area, and how communities can respond and adapt.![]()
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The game uses a local map and real-life scenarios to spark conversation and practical thinking about resilience. We’re looking for a few interested locals who would like to be involved in shaping and testing the Papakura version.![]()
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What’s involved?![]()
• Come and play the game and see what it’s about![]()
• Help customise the game with Papakura stories and scenarios (90-minute session)![]()
• Test the Papakura version![]()
• Optional facilitator training (for those keen to run the game locally)![]()
• Hold community game sessions for Papakura residents![]()
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You don’t need to attend every session, but people interested in helping develop or facilitate the game will get the most out of joining several stages.![]()
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📩 Interested or want to learn more?![]()
Email: [email protected]![]()
#PapakuraCRN #AdaptationGame #ClimateReady #CommunityResilience #PapakuraTogether #WeatheringTomorrow
TODAY - Mary Ann France Talk: Quilting with a Spin![]()
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Quilting with a Spin, Mary Ann France reflects on her work teaching quilting to offenders at Auckland Women’s Regional Correctional Facility. Through fabric, skill-sharing, and conversation, creativity became a pathway to confidence, connection, and hope. This talk explores how small acts of making can spark meaningful change.![]()
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Saturday 14th March![]()
11:00am![]()
Papakura Museum![]()
All welcome | Free entry![]()
Koha always appreciated
Papakura Community Resilience Network news:![]()
The CRN keeps busy and here’s a quick update on some of the things happening across the network:![]()
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📣 Sharing the message - CRN recently spoke at a Rotary Club meeting about the network’s history, our mission, and projects. It was great to see strong interest in how local organisations like Rotary can get involved in supporting resilience in Papakura.![]()
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🎥 Spreading the word - CRN will also be featured in an upcoming Auckland Council video highlighting Climate Ready Pilot projects and work our community is doing locally.![]()
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🌳 Community conversations - At Park Fest last weekend, CRN volunteers set up a booth to chat with locals about emergency preparedness, how to stay safe in disasters, and distributing go-bags. It was a great chance to connect with people and make some new contacts.![]()
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💡 Growing our work - CRN has submitted a funding application for an Emergency Ready grant to support a coordinator role and a district-wide disaster exercise for Papakura. Fingers crossed!![]()
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📍 Want to help? We’re also looking for volunteers who might be able to help place CRN posters in local shop windows and businesses to spread preparedness messages across the community.![]()
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If you’re keen to get involved, we’d love to hear from you. Community resilience works best when we do it together.![]()
#PapakuraCRN #CommunityResilience #PapakuraTogether #BePrepared #StrongerTogether
Did you know the Tāmaki Makaurau Flood Viewer is a free tool to help you check property and whether or not it would be safe in a storm aswell on advice on what to do and how to stay safe 🫶 Try it today!
Building resilience in the heart of Papakura!![]()
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Kootuitui ki Papakura is one of our newest Community Emergency Hubs, and it’s great to see the local team stepping up to be ready if disaster strikes.![]()
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Last week, the Kootuitui team and Papakura Māori Wardens came together for training in Psychological First Aid, an important skill for supporting people during and after emergencies.![]()
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Psychological First Aid helps volunteers learn how to:![]()
- Recognise when people are feeling overwhelmed or distressed![]()
- Listen calmly and respectfully![]()
- Offer practical support and reassurance![]()
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🔗 Connect people with help, information and services if needed.![]()
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In a crisis, emotional support can be just as important as physical help. Training like this helps ensure our Community Emergency Hubs are welcoming, safe spaces where people can come together, share information, and look out for one another.![]()
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Huge thanks to the Kootuitui team and Papakura Māori Wardens for their leadership and commitment to caring for our community 💙![]()
#PapakuraCRN #CommunityEmergencyHub #PsychologicalFirstAid #MāoriWardens #CommunityResilience #PapakuraStrong #StrongerTogether
Why scientists are studying our warming oceans.![]()
New research from the University of Auckland is modelling future ocean temperatures and marine heatwaves around Aotearoa New Zealand to better understand how they may influence future weather and storms.![]()
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- Warmer seas can add more energy and moisture to the atmosphere 🌡️![]()
- That can help fuel stronger storms and heavier rainfall 🌧️![]()
- Understanding this helps us prepare and adapt for future extreme weather 🌍![]()
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Building community preparedness today helps us adapt to the climate conditions of tomorrow 🤝![]()
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🔎 Source: University of Auckland climate research![]()
www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2026/02/09/forecasting-the-future-of-new-zealands-oceans-and-weather.html![]()
#papakuracrn #climatescience #StormReady #preparedcommunities
Forecasting the future of NZ’s oceans and weather – University of Auckland
www.auckland.ac.nz
An $8.9 million project has launched to examine how offshore ocean changes are driving New Zealand’s extreme weather and impacting our coastal waters.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!
