Papakura Local Board

ℹ️ 🌉 Takaanini level crossings explained: are you up to speed on the latest designs for Takaanini’s bridges?
Check them out and let AT know your feedback by 26 June 2026. Have your say here: https://aucklandtransport.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5oKwbKBhON6hAKG

Pop into one of the following sessions to learn more:
📍 Takaanini Library and Community Hub: Thursday 18 June, 10 am – 2 pm
📍 Waiata Woolworths, 2 Periko Way: Saturday 20 June, 10 am – 2 pm
📍 The Coffee Club Town Centre, 3/30 Walters Road: Tuesday 23 June, 7.30 – 9.30 am

🔎 Fly through the latest design and find out more info and drop-in details here: https://at.govt.nz/projects-and-initiatives/takaanini-level-crossings-engagement

👏Congratulations and a big shout out to all Papakura volunteers for their commitment to lifting our community every day. Yesterday we celebrated them by recognising their dedication and efforts at our business meeting.

From clearing pest plants and protecting our environment, to mentoring rangatahi, building community spaces and showing up for local events — these legends are doing it all.

Papakura thanks you! 🙏

📸Pictured:
1. All winners and local board members
2. Christine Towers - for her dedication as a patroller with Papakura Community Patrol since 2010.
3. Graham Plows - for his commitment to Papakura Scouts since the early 2000s.
4. Alex Moulton - for establishing the Kaitiaki Crew in 2021 to help look after and beautify Papakura.
5. Marie von Keisenberg - for her commitment to Papakura Theatre Company, acknowledging her amazing service of 25 years as treasurer.

🔔 Testing 1, 2, 3…

On Sunday, 14 June, between 6 – 7pm, don’t be alarmed if your mobile phone sounds an emergency alert — this is just a drill.

Read more about the nationwide Emergency Mobile Alert system test below 👇

Nationwide Emergency Mobile Alert test taking place Sunday 14 June Your mobile phone will receive an Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) this Sunday, but don’t be alarmed – it’s a test.

👏Congratulations to Conifer Grove School on its successful Auckland Council's Climate & Emergency Ready Fund application!

More than 70 initiatives are being supported – including projects right here in Papakura.

From strengthening community emergency hubs to helping locals adapt to flooding and storms, these kaupapa are building resilience where it matters most.

$1.7m Boost for Auckland Community Climate Action Over 70 Tāmaki Makaurau community groups get a share of $1.7m to prepare for climate impacts and emergencies.

💬🏗️🚉Feedback is now open for the Takaanini Level Crossings project. Take a look at Auckland Transport's updated bridge designs and share your thoughts by 26 June 2026.
View the plans, details for drop-in info sessions and how to submit your feedback via this link: https://at.govt.nz/projects-and-initiatives/takaanini-level-crossings-engagement