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 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 | Jul 16, 2025 | Floods, Papakura, Preparedness
If you live in Papakura, you probably remember exactly where you were during the January 2023 storms. The water came fast, and it came hard – leaving many of us dealing with flooded homes, businesses, and roads that turned into rivers. But here’s the thing:...
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...