by CRN | Apr 30, 2025 | E-Waste, Fire, Tips
The recent massive fire at a recycling plant on Hillside Rd in Wairau Valley is a good reminder of the dangers e-waste fires pose to our community. Over the past three years Tāmaki Makaurau has logged eight large fires at scrap-metal or recycling yards, plus dozens of...
by CRN | Apr 3, 2025 | Disasters, Emergency Plan, Tips
[This article was written using information obtained from an AEM presentation entitled “Lesser-known hazards of Tamaki Makaurau Auckland” during the first annual Community Civil Defence and Emergency Management Forum held 29 March 2025.] When most of us think about...
by CRN | Mar 16, 2025 | Downloads, Emergency Plan, Resources
Emergencies don’t wait for a convenient time, and when disaster strikes, having a well-prepared grab bag can make all the difference. Whether it’s a flood, earthquake, power outage, or other emergency, a grab bag ensures you and your whānau have the essentials to stay...
by CRN | Mar 7, 2025 | Fire, Tips
Why is smoke from fires dangerous? Smoke contains hazardous chemicals that can be more harmful than flames. Inhaling it, even briefly, can cause severe health issues or death. Fires involving materials like lithium batteries or older buildings may release additional...
by CRN | Dec 30, 2024 | Emergency Plan, Response Teams
On December 14th, 2025, members of the Papakura Community Resilience Network visited the South Auckland Response Team (NZRT-South) at their new headquarters at Ardmore Airport. Team Leader Daniel Major warmly welcomed the group and provided an in-depth introduction to...
