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 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 | May 10, 2025 | Disasters, Emergency Plan, Response Teams
On a recent visit to the Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) headquarters, a delegation from the Community Resilience Network (CRN) Papakura was given an eye-opening behind-the-scenes look into how Auckland prepares for and responds to emergencies. Hosted by Senior...
by CRN | May 7, 2025 | Emergency Plan, First-Aid, Tips
When floods, storms, or other crises hit Papakura, most of us instinctively check on physical safety first. Yet our minds need care just as urgently. Psychological First Aid (PFA) is a simple, evidence-informed way any resident can ease distress, restore a sense 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...
