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❄️ Winter resilience tip: Let nature lend a hand.![]()
Ka ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora ngā tāngata.![]()
If the water is healthy, the land is healthy, the people are healthy.![]()
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Looking after our streams and waterways isn't just good for nature, it is also part of building a more resilient community.![]()
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Healthy stream edges, native plants and wetlands help slow rainwater, reduce erosion, improve water quality and provide habitat for wildlife. Together, these natural systems can help our neighbourhoods better cope with heavy rainfall.![]()
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Here in Papakura, volunteers are already making a difference through projects like Papakura Stream restoration, where local people are planting native species and restoring the health of the stream for future generations.![]()
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📖 Find out more about the Papakura Stream restoration project here: conservationvolunteers.co.nz/portfolio/papakura-stream-restorat#PapakuraCRNr#WinterResiliencei#papakuraa#CommunityResiliencei#healthywaterwaysr#papakurastreamt#restorationa#kaitiakitangatanga
Winter resilience tip: Let your home breath![]()
Keeping your home warm doesn't mean sealing it up completely. In fact, a little fresh air each day helps keep your home healthier, drier and easier to heat.![]()
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Here are three simple ideas:![]()
💨 Stop sneaky draughts. Weather strips around doors and windows are inexpensive, easy to fit, and can be good if renting because they don’t cause damage when you remove them.![]()
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🪟 Air your home every morning. Open your windows for 10 - 15 minutes and wipe away condensation. It helps reduce dampness and mould.![]()
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🚪 Block cold air. A door snake is a simple way to keep warmth where you need it. ![]()
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You can even make your own from old clothing and fabric scraps.![]()
More tips here: aucklandclimateaction.nz/news/come-rain-wind-or-winter/ ![]()
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A project we've been working on... 👀![]()
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We're excited to introduce our new Community Resilience Grab Bags - a project we've been developing to help encourage more neighbourhood connections and support communities to become better prepared for emergencies.![]()
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These grab bags are designed to help kick-start conversations about resilience while making it easier than ever to host a Street Meet.![]()
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We’ll be handing these out at our Street Meets to some lucky residents who attend. Grab bags will be available while stocks last.![]()
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Interested in leading a Street Meet on your street? We'd love to support you. We'll provide the resources, guidance and everything you need to bring your neighbours together.![]()
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📧 Get in touch at [email protected] to find out how you can host a Street Meet in your neighbourhood.
Should more homes have rainwater tanks, even if they're already connected to the mains?![]()
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For many years, rainwater tanks were mostly associated with rural properties. But with longer dry spells, more intense rainfall and growing pressure on our water systems, more people are asking whether they should become a normal feature of urban homes too.![]()
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A rainwater tank can:![]()
💧 Provide an emergency water supply if the mains network is disrupted![]()
🌧️ Capture heavy rainfall and reduce pressure on stormwater systems![]()
🌿 Supply water for gardens, toilets or laundry, helping reduce demand on treated drinking water.![]()
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Of course, there are different views. Tanks cost money, take up space, and aren't the answer to every water challenge. Small urban tanks won't solve droughts, but they can still provide valuable emergency water storage and reduce pressure on water networks, especially when included in new developments.![]()
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🌧️🌉 Who pays?![]()
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This story from South Wairarapa isn't just about one rural community, it's about a challenge that every part of New Zealand is likely to face in the years ahead.![]()
Repeated storms are washing out bridges, damaging farms, isolating communities and putting increasing pressure on ageing infrastructure. The article asks some tough questions: How do we adapt? Who pays? Are we planning far enough ahead?![]()
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For those of us in wider Papakura, this might seem like a far-away issue, but is it?![]()
Many of us have family in rural communities, travel through them, holiday there, or rely on them for the food we eat. Rural roads, bridges and infrastructure connect all New Zealanders, not just the people who live there. ![]()
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A local fisher says "there seems to be something happening” with more severe storms and more frequently. Another comment was about NZ being excellent at responding to crises, but not always preparing well before those occur.![]()
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💬 What do you think? ![]()
📖 Read the full story here: www.rnz.co.nz/news/environment/805080/how-will-we-live-as-storms-get-worse-one-region-s-story ![]()
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How will we live as storms get worse? One region's story
www.rnz.co.nz
Destructive storms are exposing the vulnerability of rural communities, as ageing infrastructure and outdated river management are struggling to cope. In South Wairarapa, back-to-back floods have prom...
💡💰 One way to save money might be hanging from your ceiling….![]()
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A recent news story highlights our lightbulbs.![]()
LED lightbulbs use around 90% less electricity than traditional incandescent bulbs and can last many years longer. For the average home, that could add up to around $300 a year in electricity savings simply by replacing older bulbs over time.![]()
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The good news is you don't have to replace every lightbulb at once. Many people simply swap them over as the old ones fail.![]()
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💬 Have you made the switch? ![]()
📰 Full story here: www.rnz.co.nz/news/personal-finance/671636/power-company-genesis-wants-to-ban-incandescent-light-bu#PapakuraCRNr#papakuraa#CommunityResiliencei#energyefficiencyi#ClimateActionc#SaveMoneyM#sustainablelivingiving
Power company Genesis wants to ban incandescent light bulbs
www.rnz.co.nz
Power company Genesis is preparing to launch a petition calling for a ban on incandescent lightbulbs.
The latest Q2 Papakura Crime Report is out, and one message is as important as ever: Don't leave valuables in your car. 📊 Read the latest crime report here: www.nspapakura.co.nz/crime-report![]()
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Even if you're only stepping away for a minute, bags, wallets, laptops, tools, and phones left in plain sight can make your vehicle a target. Taking them with you - or locking them away out of sight before you arrive - can make all the difference.![]()
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Neighbourhood Support is a nationwide community-led movement that brings people and neighbourhoods together to create safe, resilient and connected communities.
Would you like to see more "low-mow" areas locally?![]()
We're used to seeing parks and reserves with neatly mown grass, but what if some areas were mown less often?![]()
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The Auckland Botanic Gardens is experimenting with "no-mow" and "low-mow" areas, where selected lawns are left to grow longer or are only mown once or twice a year. The aim is to support insects, birds and other wildlife, reduce carbon emissions from mowing, and create more diverse, resilient green spaces. ![]()
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It's not about letting every park grow wild. Instead, it's about choosing the right places that are less-used where nature can flourish, while still keeping sports fields, playgrounds and popular recreation spaces well maintained.![]()
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Of course, it's not without debate. Some people love the more natural look, while others prefer tidy, closely mown parks. From a resilience perspective, lush green spaces can support biodiversity and help soak up rainwater.![]()
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💬 What do you think? More low-mow public spaces or do you prefer the traditional mown look?![]()
#PapakuraCRN #Papakura #CommunityResilience #Biodiversity #ClimateResilience #HealthyParks #NatureBasedSolutions
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!
