Community Resilience Network
Follow us. Stay prepared.
Our social media feeds are an invaluable resource for getting the best disaster resilience info, news & events in the Papakura District.
Railway level crossings are being removed in Takaanini.![]()
![]()
A level crossing is where a road, footpath or cycleway crosses railway tracks at the same level. As the rail network in Auckland grows and the City Rail Link (CRL) opens, trains will run more often, meaning barriers will be down more frequently. That’s why they are being replaced with bridges or underpasses.![]()
![]()
The benefits are:![]()
✅ Safer for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists![]()
🚆 More frequent train services in the future![]()
🚗 Less waiting in traffic at railway barriers![]()
🚶 Better walking and cycling routes![]()
🏘️ Stronger connections between neighbourhoods![]()
![]()
For Takaanini residents, this work is already well underway. New station access bridges at Takaanini Station and Te Mahia Station are taking shape. New footpaths, lighting, CCTV and landscaping are also planned.![]()
![]()
At the same time, Auckland Transport is seeking feedback on proposed bridges to replace several level crossings, including:![]()
🔹 Spartan Road![]()
🔹 Manuia Road![]()
🔹 Manuroa Road![]()
🔹 Taka Street![]()
🔹 Walters Road![]()
![]()
📢 There is still time to have your say.![]()
Final engagement sessions:![]()
📍 Community Hub Takaanini![]()
🗓️ Wednesday 24 June, 10am – 2pm![]()
🗓️ Friday 26 June, 10am – 2pm![]()
#PapakuraCRN #Takaanini #Papakura #CityRailLink #CommunityResilience #FutureReady #TransportResilience #SouthAuckland
✨🌟 Matariki is a special time to reflect, reconnect and celebrate the people, places and traditions that make our communities strong.![]()
![]()
For the Papakura community, the Matariki Festival is especially significant because Ngāti Tamaoho, one of our mana whenua iwi, are the regional hosts for 2026 across Tāmaki Makaurau. 💚 Different iwi take turns hosting the Matariki Festival in Auckland so the unique stories and traditions of mana whenua across Tāmaki Makaurau are shared and celebrated with everyone 🌿![]()
![]()
Ngāti Tamaoho has ancestral connection to Papakura, Hingaia, the Manukau Harbour and the wider southern Auckland region. As kaitiaki of these places, they play an important role in caring for our environment, preserving culture and strengthening community connections.![]()
![]()
This year's theme is Matariki ki te Rangi (Matariki in the Sky), encouraging us to look to the stars, reflect on the past, celebrate the present and consider our responsibilities to each other and the natural world.![]()
Key Matariki Festival pou events include:![]()
⭐ Matariki ki te Maunga - a dawn ceremony on 4 July marking the rising of Matariki and the beginning of the festival.![]()
![]()
🪁 Te Hui Ahurei o Matariki - celebrations on 10 & 11 July at Nathan Homestead and Ngā Hau e Whā Marae in Pukekohe, featuring kai, kapa haka, markets, performances and a spectacular Kite Day.![]()
![]()
🎶 Te Korakora ki Waihorotiu - a major closing celebration on 18 July at Shed 10 on Auckland's waterfront.![]()
![]()
Mānawatia a Matariki ✨More info here: www.aucklandlive.co.nz/news/ngati-tamaoho-and-auckland-council-events-reveal-matariki-festival-20... ![]()
#Matariki #Matariki2026 #NgatiTamaoho #PapakuraCRN #CommunityResilience #Papakura #MatarikiKiTeRangi
🛋️♻️ Got unwanted items? ![]()
![]()
Old furniture, appliances, bikes, tools and household items can often be reused, repaired, recycled or collected. ![]()
![]()
Good options include:![]()
📍 Papakura Recycle & Transfer Station, 25 Inlet Road, Takanini![]()
🏠 Auckland Council inorganic collections: one (free) booked collection per household each year ![]()
♻️ Community recycling centres, op shops, repair cafés, online giveaways and reuse groups ![]()
![]()
Auckland Council has a handy search tool to help you find the right place for almost any item – and most of the options are free or very low cost:![]()
👉 www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/en/rubbish-recycling/get-rid-unwanted-items.html![]()
Let’s keep Papakura clean, proud and cared for - together 🌿![]()
#PapakuraCRN #LoveWhereYouLive #ZeroWaste #CommunityResilience #Papakura
🌟 Volunteer Spotlight – Rosemary Nash 🌟![]()
![]()
As part of Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu | National Volunteer Week, we're celebrating the incredible people who help make our communities stronger, safer, and more connected.![]()
![]()
Today we'd like to recognise Rosemary Nash, who has been volunteering in Papakura for 12 years through Sustainable Papakura and the Community Resilience Network.![]()
![]()
Rosemary's work focuses on community education, helping to plan and deliver initiatives that empower people to understand environmental challenges and build resilience. She first became involved out of a concern for environmental degradation and has dedicated over a decade to creating positive change in our community.![]()
![]()
When asked what she enjoys most about volunteering, Rosemary's answer was simple: "The people, being part of a caring community."![]()
![]()
When she's not volunteering, you'll likely find her tending to her vegetable garden, cooking in the kitchen, out fishing, or enjoying a good book.![]()
![]()
Rosemary is just one of the many amazing volunteers who make the Papakura Community Resilience Network possible.![]()
![]()
Our volunteers:![]()
🏡 Support Community Emergency Hubs![]()
🤝 Help organise and host Street Meets![]()
📚 Attend training and workshops to learn how best to help during emergencies![]()
📋 Keep the network running through administration and coordination![]()
🌏 Lead and contribute to many other community groups, charities, marae, schools, environmental projects and local initiatives that make up the wider CRN whānau.![]()
![]()
Much of this work happens behind the scenes and often without recognition. To Rosemary and all of our volunteers, thank you for your commitment to wider Papakura and for helping make our community a more prepared, connected, and caring place to live.![]()
![]()
Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou katoa 🙌💚![]()
![]()
#TeWikiTuaoAMotu #NationalVolunteerWeek #PapakuraCRN #CommunityResilience #VolunteerSpotlight #Papakura #StrongerTogether
A few hours on a weekend could benefit Papakura for decades to come.![]()
![]()
Ōpaheke Sports Park planting day is about growing a greener, healthier future for our community 🌱![]()
![]()
📅 Saturday 27 June 2026![]()
⏰ 10am–1pm![]()
📍 Ōpaheke Sports Park, Opaheke Road, Papakura (follow the signs and flags)![]()
![]()
Bring whānau and friends and join other locals and park rangers planting native trees for our wildlife, water quality and our future generations 🌿🐦![]()
![]()
👢 Wear sturdy shoes and clothing to suit the weather![]()
💧 Bring a water bottle![]()
🧤 Gloves and tools provided (or bring your own)![]()
![]()
Let's get our hands dirty and make a lasting difference togethe#PapakuraCRNr#papakuraa#communityplantingn#opahekea#CommunityResiliencei#kaitiakitangat#lovewhereyouliveuLive
🌱💚 Sustainability and resilience go hand in hand.![]()
When we repair, reuse, share skills and make the most of the resources we already have, we are reducing waste and building stronger communities that are better prepared for whatever the future brings.![]()
That's why we love the work of Sustainable Papakura and their monthly Sustainable Market 🛍️♻️![]()
![]()
📅 Saturday 20 June![]()
⏰ 10am–1pm![]()
📍 Sir Edmund Hillary Library Foyer, 209 Great South Road, Papakura![]()
![]()
Come along and discover creative handmade items. It's also a great opportunity to support local makers, learn more about sustainable living and connect with others who care about our community and envir#PapakuraCRNa#SustainablePapakural#CommunityResilienceR#zerowaste##papakura #sustainablelivingableLiving
🌧️ Preparing for storms starts long before the rain arrives.![]()
![]()
This video from Auckland Council highlights the work being done across the region to strengthen infrastructure, reduce flood risk, and help communities prepare for severe weather events.![]()
![]()
While agencies and councils play an important role, community preparedness is just as important. Knowing your local risks, having an emergency plan, preparing supplies, and staying connected with neighbours can make a real difference when storms hit.![]()
![]()
At the Community Resilience Network, we're passionate about helping communities become more prepared, connected, and resilient. Every step we take today helps us recover faster tomorrow.![]()
![]()
🎥 Watch the video below and learn more about how we can all play a part in building a safer, more resilient future.![]()
![]()
youtu.be/n9ib8CrXwq0?si=1GMyAg32z2zX8#CommunityResiliencei#StormPreparednessd#FloodResiliencei#BePreparedp#NeighbourHelpingNeighbourh#papakuraa#communityemergencyhubsyHubs
Preparing the city for storms | Auckland Council
youtu.be
When heavy rain is forecast in Tāmaki Makaurau, Aucklanders prepare...
Members of the Papakura CRN attended and presented at a recent Auckland Emergency Management community forum at Due Drop Events Centre, alongside community leaders and emergency readiness groups from across Tāmaki Makaurau.![]()
![]()
One of the standout speakers was community engagement expert Anne Pattillo, whose message supports the work happening here in Papakura 💚![]()
![]()
Anne spoke about how strong communities are built BEFORE emergencies happen - through local leadership and neighbours knowing neighbours. Communities themselves are often the actual first responders in a crisis.![]()
![]()
Using stories and some hard truths, Anne challenged the idea that resilience only comes from official systems. She encouraged communities to invest in connection and local action now - which is happening in Papakura! Get involved.![]()
#PapakuraCRN #CommunityResilience #EmergencyReadiness #StrongerTogether
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!
