by CRN | Jul 19, 2025 | Emergency Hubs, Emergency Plan, Papakura
When Cyclone Gabrielle tore through Auckland in February 2023, the Takanini Gurudwara Temple transformed overnight. What started as a place of worship became a lifeline for hundreds of displaced families. Volunteers worked through the night, converting prayer halls...
by CRN | Jul 19, 2025 | Emergency Plan, Floods, Preparedness
Remember the January 2023 floods that left parts of Auckland underwater? While we can’t predict when the next emergency will strike, we can prepare for it. The new Papakura Local Board Emergency Readiness and Response Plan makes it clear: every household needs...
by CRN | Jul 16, 2025 | Floods, Papakura, Preparedness
If you live in Papakura, you probably remember exactly where you were during the January 2023 storms. The water came fast, and it came hard – leaving many of us dealing with flooded homes, businesses, and roads that turned into rivers. But here’s the thing:...
by CRN | Jul 1, 2025 | Community, Preparedness, Street Meets
There’s something special about neighbours coming together over a simple sausage sizzle—and on June 21st, 2025, the residents of Twin Parks in Papakura experienced exactly that. Their very first Street Meet, held at the corner of Twin Parks Rise and Okawa Ave, showed...
by CRN | Jun 15, 2025 | Disasters, Papakura, Preparedness
On a crisp winter morning, the Adventist Church on Alpha Street came alive with purpose and collaboration as it hosted an inspiring community resilience workshop focused on emergency readiness. Organised in partnership with ADRA New Zealand, Auckland Emergency...
