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Power to the people - community energy gathering momentum 🌱Communities are starting to look at how they can generate, store and share their own electricity, reduce power bills and become more resilient during emergencies. They are bringing together energy experts and community groups interested in a fairer, more affordable energy future.There are some inspiring projects getting off the ground:☀️ Franklin - A pilot testing how solar electricity generated in Pukekohe can be shared with local community groups.🏘️ South Auckland - Manukau Urban Māori Authority is exploring a community-owned energy enterprise to deliver affordable electricity to whānau, while creating local jobs and training opportunities.🔋 Castle Hill, Canterbury - A community developing a renewable energy solution to help keep essential services operating during emergencies.🌿 Rakiura / Stewart Island - A solar and battery microgrid being developed to reduce reliance on expensive diesel-generated electricity.Could Papakura be next?Following an Energy Resilience Hui at Papakura Marae in November 2025, some next steps are happening:📅 Tuesday 3 November 2026📍 Papakura Marae⚡ Community Energy Navigator TrainingA one-day training to help local people understand more about community energy and how to connect community ideas with technical expertise, partnerships and funding.Watch this space!#CommunityEnergy #papakuramarae #EnergyResilience #southauckland
🌿💧 Getting to know the stream in your neighbourhood can make a community more resilient.That's what's happening in Rānui, where a local group is running stream walks, planting days, learning about weeds and flooding, and making opportunities for rangatahi to get involved.Could we do more of this here in Papakura?One stream that comes to mind is Otūwairoa / Slippery Creek. Otūwairoa begins in Red Hill, before flowing south through Ōpaheke towards Drury and eventually into the Pāhurehure Inlet. Much of it really needs restoration.There has already been some great mahi caring for Otūwairoa. But could the next chapter be helping more families, schools and groups really get to know and care for the awa running through their neighbourhood - walking the stream, learning its story, monitoring its health, planting its banks and understanding how it can help us when the rain comes down?👉 Read what they are doing in Rānui here: ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/03/te-waipuna-puaw#PapakuraCRNa#CommunityResilienceR#otūwairoa##Kaitiakitangatiakitanga
What if communities didn't just get consulted about becoming more resilient, but were given resources and could be part of deciding what to do?That's happening just up the road in Māngere. After the 2023 floods, local residents and community groups have worked together on the Māngere Stronger Together Recovery Plan.Now Auckland Council has put $ behind it so local people will help decide which community recommendations get funded.Projects can be about things like bringing neighbours together, building local leadership, understanding flood risk, community wellbeing or being better prepared for emergencies.We love this. Papakura Community Resilience Network knows communities aren't just people to be helped when something goes wrong. They have the knowledge, relationships, skills and ideas that can make their own neighbourhoods stronger👉Read the story here: ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/08/mangere-community-fund-opens-to-bring-local-reco...#PapakuraCRN/#CommunityResilienceu#southauckland #StrongerTogethertrongerTogether
Māngere community fund opens to bring local recovery plan to life
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Māngere locals are being invited to put forward ideas that strengthen recovery, wellbeing and resilience through a new $300,000 community fund.
If you've been through Bruce Pulman Park recently, you may have noticed work continuing around its stormwater ponds.These ponds capture and manage stormwater from surrounding streets and sports fields, helping improve water quality before it eventually makes its way towards the Awakeri Wetlands and Manukau Harbour. Over the past couple of years, a major effort has transformed six of the ponds, including more than 2,500 native plants. Papakura school students, mana whenua and others groups in our community have all been part of this. 🌿 And the work is continuPapakura Local BoardBoard is investing further in the pond system, with work on pest plant removal and native planting. You can keep up with their work, volunteer and follow along with their upcoming projects here: www.brucepulmanpark.com/about/around-the-parkIt's a great example of resilience hiding in plain sight, with healthy stormwater ponds helping to hold and manage water during hea#PapakuraCRNa#CommunityResilienceR#BrucePulmanParkP#healthywaterwaysyWaterways
One of our orgs is putting on a fantastic Amature radio demo this Sat. Getting to know radios and comms is a fun and effective way to make your community more connected and resilient.
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🌱 80 people, two hours, 470 native plants = one healthier Papakura wetland!This one happened back in August, but definitely still worth a shout-out.Around 80 Cosgrove School students, teachers and parent helpers rolled up their sleeves at McLennan Memorial Park, planting a wetland area the school first started working on in 2024. New Zealand Biosecurity Services staff also helped and thanks to the Papakura Local Board for enabling this.Our tamariki got hands-on experience restoring the environment, learning practical skills and caring for a local place that their community will enjoy into the future.Ka rawe Cosgrove School - what a fantastic effort 👏🌱#PapakuraCRN #cosgroveschool #mclennanmemorialpark #wetlandrestoration
🛶 What would a barge be doing in Karaka Lakes?If you spot an unusual-looking vessel working its way around Karaka Lakes, Papakura Local Board has programmed weed-harvesting work to remove excess aquatic vegetation from the water. While it might look a bit unusual in suburban Papakura, healthy water systems need ongoing care. And sometimes resilience comes in unexpected ways, such as a barge making its way around a stormwater lake.Keep an eye out for it.#PapakuraCRN #CommunityResilience #karakalakes #healthywaterways
There's much more happening on the Southern Motorway than adding another lane.Anyone travelling between Papakura and Drury can't miss the huge amount of construction underway. But some of the less visible parts are actually pretty interesting from a community resilience point of view.- Stormwater from 100% of the motorway surfaces will be treated to help reduce what washes off into our local waterways.- The motorway bridges across Otūwairoa / Slippery Creek are being raised to make this link more resilient to flooding, climate change and future sea-level rise.- Around 4km of new walking and cycling paths will extend the Southern Path from Papakura to Drury, with connections into local networks.- Wider shoulders are also being built so they can support future bus services.👉 More info here: nzta.govt.nz/projects/south-auckland-projects/sh1-papakura-to#PapakuraCRNa#CommunityResilienceR#papakura #druryu#ClimateAdaptationAdaptation
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!
