Community Resilience
“We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.”
π Introduction
Community resilience is our shared ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from adversity — whether that’s a natural disaster, economic stress, power outage, pandemic, or social disruption.
A resilient community is one that:
- Anticipates risks.
- Supports each other through challenges.
- Has systems in place to bounce back — stronger and smarter.
In short, it's about building a neighbourhood that thrives even when things get tough.
πWhy Does It Matter in Paremoremo?
Our community, while peaceful and semi-rural, isn’t immune to external shocks. Storms, flooding, power cuts, and other emergencies can hit suddenly and hard. Many of us are on tank water, long driveways, or live more independently than urban Aucklanders — which makes being prepared together even more important.
By strengthening resilience now, we:
- Reduce the impacts of future disruptions.
- Create stronger social bonds.
- Increase local self-sufficiency.
- Build confidence in our ability to act — not just react.
π οΈWhat Sustainable Paremoremo Does!
π€ Builds local connections through buddy networks.
π Hosts emergency preparedness workshops.
π± Shares resources such as food, water, and equipment.
π£ Shares important information before emergencies and offers support during them.
How Can We Build It in Paremoremo?
π€ 1. Strengthen Local Relationships
- Get to know your neighbours.
- Build local support networks — especially for elderly, isolated, or vulnerable people.
- Join local initiatives, working bees, or events.
π± 2. Grow and Share Food
- Start or support local gardens.
- Learn food preservation or composting techniques.
- Share surplus food with neighbours or via community hubs.
π 3. Reduce Reliance on External Systems
- Store emergency water and food supplies.
- Keep backup batteries, gas cookers, or solar lights.
- Learn basic first aid and emergency procedures.
π£ 4. Communicate and Coordinate
- Join the local Facebook group or newsletter.
- informed about upcoming preparedness workshops.
- Set up a neighbourhood phone tree or emergency plan.
π Partners & Resources
π¨ Auckland Civil Defence – up-to-date emergency advice
π NZ Civil Defence Emergency Guide – ready.govt.nz
π€ Upper WaitematΔ Ecology Network (UWEN) – uwen.org.nz
π Neighbourhood Support NZ – neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz
π Final Call to Action
Ready to strengthen our community?
π Visit our [Get Involved] page to join a network, subscribe to updates, or lend your time or resources today.
