by CRN | Oct 22, 2025 | Climate Change, Floods, Papakura
When American Brian Collins swapped Seattle, Washington for Papakura he didn’t know he’d one day harness the power of Artificial Intelligence to help prepare his friends and neighbours for disaster. But that’s exactly what he’s done, using AI to gather climate...
by CRN | Sep 28, 2025 | Climate Change, Floods, Papakura
Papakura sits at the confluence of some of New Zealand’s most challenging flood risks. While Auckland’s wettest day on record—27 January 2023—made headlines across the region, it was communities like Papakura that bore the brunt of what happens...
by CRN | Aug 17, 2025 | Podcast
Papakura’s biggest hazard isn’t a tsunami—it’s flooding. This short Tū Tika Tips episode turns that reality into a simple, practical ‘Stay or Go’ plan you can use with your family. Learn how to spot when home isn’t safe, map two routes to higher ground, choose your...
by CRN | Aug 3, 2025 | Disasters, Emergency Plan, Floods
When emergency strikes Papakura, your first instinct might be to evacuate immediately. However, Auckland Emergency Management’s official advice is clear: “In most emergencies, it’s best to stay in your own home if it is safe to do so. You should...
by CRN | Jul 20, 2025 | Podcast
When disaster hits, official help can take time — but your community doesn’t have to wait. This episode of Tū Tika Tips looks at Community Emergency Hubs: local spaces where neighbours come together to share info, support each other, and solve problems in the first...
