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Precaution isn't panic. Preparation isn't performance.![]()
There's been a lot of conversation lately about emergency declarations - what they're for, when they're needed, whether they're "overreach."![]()
So we wrote a plain-language explainer.![]()
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In our latest blog post, we cover what a state of emergency actually does, who can declare one, why precaution matters before you know how an event will unfold, and where CRN's network of Community Emergency Hubs at marae, places of worship, and community centres across Papakura fit in.![]()
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Read it here: crnpapakura.org/what-a-state-of-emergency-actually-does-and-why-it-matters/![]()
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If it's useful, share it with someone in your street, your whānau, or your community group. Building community resilience starts with good information.![]()
#Papakura #CommunityResilience #EmergencyPreparedness
🌱🌳 Come get your hands dirty for a good cause, Papakura!![]()
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Join Sustainable Papakura and Papakura Local Board for a fun community planting day at Charles Henry Way.![]()
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You’ll be helping to support cleaner waterways and to reduce erosion and flooding.![]()
Whether you’re a gardening pro or have never planted before, everyone is welcome 😊![]()
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Bring sturdy covered footwear, water bottle, and if you have them, gardening gloves and a spade. ![]()
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Saturday 30 May, 10am-1pm ![]()
📍 2 Charles Henry Way, Papakura![]()
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👉 Register here: sustainablepapakura.org/?mec-events=community-planting-day-at-2-charles-henry-way-papakura-free-b... ![]()
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#PapakuraCRN #SustainablePapakura #CommunityPlanting #ClimateAction #LoveWhereYouLive #Papakura
Kootuitui ki Papakura has been supporting local households this year through a weather clean-up assistance service.![]()
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As damaging weather events become more common across Aotearoa, including locally, this initiative aims to help support whānau who may struggle with storm clean-ups, debris removal, and rubbish disposal after severe weather.![]()
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🌱 With support from the Climate Ready Papakura project, the service also helps coordinate community volunteers, especially young people, to assist and experience doing this safely. ![]()
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Keep this service in mind, and if you come across someone you know who may need some help after severe weather, contact:![]()
📧 [email protected]![]()
#PapakuraCRN #CommunityResilience #ClimateReady #papakura
Papakura Community Resilience Network (CRN) is presenting to the upcoming Community Civil Defence & Emergency Management Forum for the Auckland region on 23 May at Due Drop Events Centre.![]()
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We’ll be sharing what we do and how we coordinate with our rural neighbours in Franklin.![]()
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It’s fantastic to see local groups acknowledged for the important role they play in helping communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.![]()
The forum includes sessions on:![]()
📻 radios & emergency equipment![]()
🌏 Auckland’s diversity as a strength![]()
📢 trusted information during emergencies![]()
🙌 volunteer retention![]()
🚜 rural and isolated communities![]()
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The event is currently booked out, but you can join the waitlist by emailing:![]()
📧 [email protected]![]()
#PapakuraCRN #SouthAuckland #EmergencyPreparedness #ClimateResilience
A reminder to support the Hokohoko Shop at Papakura Marae![]()
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Papakura CRN would like to encourage our community to support this shop that provides low-cost essential items for whānau who need support the most.![]()
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Donations are welcomed for:![]()
👕 Clothing for all ages & genders![]()
👟 Shoes of all sizes![]()
🛏️ Blankets, bedding & towels![]()
🍽️ Kitchen utensils, crockery & pots![]()
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Because 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 used![]()
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Every donation is an opportunity to uplift the mana of the whānau receiving it🌱 ![]()
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📍 Donations can be dropped off at Papakura Marae![]()
🕙 Monday–Friday | 10am – 2pm![]()
#PapakuraCRN #CommunityResilience #Papakura #Manaakitanga
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. 🌧️☕🌭![]()
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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.![]()
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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.![]()
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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
What if Papakura had its own Community Recycling Centre?![]()
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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.![]()
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💡 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. ![]()
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Having a local CRC helps give people a place to take bulky items at no cost. ![]()
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💬 Keen to see one in Papakura or Drury? Let your local politicians know. Community voices matter!![]()
#PapakuraCRN #ReduceWaste #CommunityRecycling #StopDumping #CircularEconomy
🌿🏡 The future of housing is already happening here in Papakura.![]()
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Waiata Shores has a small group of Low Carbon Smart Homes showing what’s possible.![]()
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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 impact![]()
And even Kāinga Ora (our largest public housing provider) is building new homes to higher sustainability standards, meaning more efficient homes.![]()
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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.![]()
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#PapakuraCRN #FutureHousing #GreenBuilding #ClimateResilience #HealthyHomes #BuildBetter
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!
