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2 days ago

A reminder to support the Hokohoko Shop at Papakura MaraePapakura CRN would like to encourage our community to support this shop that provides low-cost essential items for whānau who need support the most.Donations are welcomed for:👕 Clothing for all ages & genders👟 Shoes of all sizes🛏️ Blankets, bedding & towels🍽️ Kitchen utensils, crockery & potsBecause donations are redistributed very quickly, often the same day, volunteers are unable to wash or repair items. Please ensure donations are:✨ Clean✨ In good condition✨ Ready to be usedEvery donation is an opportunity to uplift the mana of the whānau receiving it🌱 📍 Donations can be dropped off at Papakura Marae🕙 Monday–Friday | 10am – 2pm#PapakuraCRN #CommunityResilience #Papakura #Manaakitanga ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

Despite the wild weather forecast, around 30 locals came together on Old Wairoa Road in Papakura for another fantastic Street Meet hosted alongside Sustainable Papakura. 🌧️☕🌭The conversations were flowing as neighbours shared ideas, local knowledge and practical ways to support one another through challenges like flooding and emergency preparedness. Residents also raised concerns around speeding cars using the road as a drag strip, with many keen to work together on solutions to improve safety in the area.It was inspiring to see people exchanging numbers, building connections, and strengthening community resilience all over a sausage sizzle and a cuppa. We also handed out grab bag flyers, emergency contact info, hub information and Auckland Council flood preparedness resources.A huge thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the day such a success and to our community for creating such a welcoming atmosphere. Here’s hoping for sunshine at the next one so even more neighbours can join in! 💛#CommunityResilience #Papakura #NeighbourhoodConnections #PreparedCommunities #CommunityTogetherness ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

What if Papakura had its own Community Recycling Centre?Across Auckland, these centres are doing amazing things:♻️ 11,000+ tonnes diverted from landfill👥 150+ local jobs created🛠 660+ workshops helping people repair, reuse and learn.💡 They also make it easier to do the right thing.Research shows illegal dumping often happens when people don’t have easy, affordable ways to dispose of waste properly. Dumping is a real issue, costing ratepayers millions each year and impacting our neighbourhoods. Having a local CRC helps give people a place to take bulky items at no cost. 💬 Keen to see one in Papakura or Drury? Let your local politicians know. Community voices matter!#PapakuraCRN #ReduceWaste #CommunityRecycling #StopDumping #CircularEconomy ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

🌿🏡 The future of housing is already happening here in Papakura.Waiata Shores has a small group of Low Carbon Smart Homes showing what’s possible.What these sorts of homes can do if built for community:⚡ Lower power and water bills for families🌡️ Warmer, drier, healthier homes🌍 Big reductions in climate impactAnd even Kāinga Ora (our largest public housing provider) is building new homes to higher sustainability standards, meaning more efficient homes.Kootuitui ki Papakura is helping lead the way by delivering warm, dry, healthy home retrofits locally, essential for people’s wellbeing, health, and finances. In Papakura, we need to keep talking about these sorts of homes and ask for more of them - so that these sorts of houses become the new normal for everyone.#PapakuraCRN #FutureHousing #GreenBuilding #ClimateResilience #HealthyHomes #BuildBetter ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

What’s been happening with Papakura CRN?Our local network has great people working towards a more resilient Papakura.We secured a partnership with council’s Healthy Waters department to deliver more Street Meets, helping neighbours understand local risks – particularly around flood resilience - and how best to prepare together.A new community mural project is in the works led by Sustainable Papakura, sharing messages about caring for our waterways and flood preparedness, with opportunities for local people (especially young people) to get involved. 📡 We’re also building skills, with radio training for local wardens and other volunteers, to strengthen communication in emergencies. Thanks Papakura Amateur Radio Club!💚 Connection, preparedness, and community-led action.#PapakuraCRN #CommunityResilience #Papakura ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

Great to see this important mahi being highlighted by the Papakura Local Board 👏The Papakura Stream project plays a vital role in strengthening flood resilience across our community - supporting safer homes, healthier waterways, and better outcomes for everyone.The Community Resilience Network is proud to support initiatives like this that bring people together and help build a more prepared, connected Papakura 💧🌱#CommunityResilience #papakura #FloodResilience #StrongerTogether ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

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1 week ago

The City Rail Link is coming and we reckon it is big news for Papakura too.The City Rail Link (CRL) is New Zealand’s biggest transport project, and it will soon transform how our rail network works, not just in the city, but right across the region.💡 So what does it actually do?• Turns Britomart from a dead-end into a through station• Doubles rail capacity and allows trains to run more often • Enables up to 48 trains per hour through the city • Moves the equivalent of 16 extra motorway lanes worth of people at peak times.🌱 Why this matters for resilience. CRL is about faster trips and also making the whole system more reliable and better able to cope with population growth and changing travel needs.📍 What it means for Papakura. Even though the tunnels are in the city, the benefits reach all the way south with more frequent trains on the Southern Line, better connections across the whole network, faster access to jobs, education and services; and easy links to growth areas like Drury. Official sources say CRL will open this year.#PapakuraCRN #CityRailLink #ResilientTransport #AucklandGrowth #FutureReady ... See MoreSee Less

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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