by CRN | Apr 19, 2026 | Community, Floods, Tips
We’ve all walked past that house on the street — the one where the gutters have gone from “could use a clean” to a “small rainforest growing out of them.” It happens gradually. Life gets busy, the gutters get forgotten, and before you...
by CRN | Mar 1, 2026 | Podcast
Flooding has been part of life in Papakura for generations — but being caught off guard doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Tū Tika Tips, we break down simple, practical steps you can take to understand your flood risk and protect your whānau. We talk through: •...
by CRN | Feb 28, 2026 | Disasters, Floods, Resources
Auckland Council’s Flood Viewer helps locals understand flooding hazards in their neighbourhood — and take practical steps to prepare Papakura has been living with floods for generations. But knowing your street’s flood story doesn’t require digging...
by CRN | Jan 31, 2026 | Climate Change, Healthy Homes, Tips
With housing development picking up pace and extreme weather becoming more common, many Papakura residents are asking: how safe is my home now, and how safe will it be in the future? This matters whether you’re buying your first home, renting in a new...
by CRN | Dec 18, 2025 | Climate Change, Community, Sustainability
She describes herself as being like a midwife, only her babies are trees. And just as babies need tender loving care, so do the trees Auckland Council Parks and Community Facilities project manager Candy Li is adding across the city, including in Papakura. She says...
