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 | Nov 27, 2025 | Business, Disasters, Drop-Ins
A little bit of planning now might ensure your business survives a disaster. Town manager Neil Punja was at a recent Papakura Community Resilience Network drop-in session pushing a simple message. “You need a plan.” He told visitors that while some businesspeople were...
by CRN | Nov 21, 2025 | Climate Change, Disasters, Games
Not too many board games can save your life, but TAG just might. The Adaptation Game – TAG – hails from across the Tasman, where it was developed in Victoria after devastating bushfires, yet another risk magnified by climate change. Now Cole Armstrong and Baruk Jacob...
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 | 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...
by CRN | May 20, 2025 | Climate Change, Disasters, Floods
In recent years, Auckland streets have turned into rivers during major storms. Homes have been damaged, and daily life has been disrupted by flooding. While flooding has always happened in New Zealand, something different is happening now. Climate change is making...
