by CRN | May 23, 2026 | Emergency Plan, Preparedness, Resources
The communities most likely to be cut off in an emergency are often the same ones least likely to appear in a response plan. That isn’t a complaint. It’s just how maps work. Every emergency response system in the country is built on lines — council boundaries, ward...
by CRN | May 10, 2026 | Emergency Hubs, Emergency Plan, Preparedness
When a severe weather event approaches, or an earthquake strikes, or a major infrastructure failure unfolds, you’ll often hear the same phrase in the news: a state of emergency has been declared. Most people have a general sense that this means something serious is...
by CRN | Dec 13, 2025 | Drop-Ins, Emergency Hubs, Emergency Plan
Papakura people know that when the weather turns severe or if a major disaster occurs, we can’t always rely on outside help arriving quickly. At the recent Community Resilience Network (CRN) pop-up at Papakura Museum, volunteers (Rod from Drury, Denise from Kootuitui...
by CRN | Oct 30, 2025 | Emergency Plan, Papakura, Preparedness
Saturdays, 10:00–12:00 • Papakura Museum (Living with Floods exhibition)No speeches, just friendly, practical conversations with local Resilience Guides. Bring your questions — leave with one action you can take at home. Attend and enter to win valuable prizes! 2025...
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...
