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...
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 | 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...
