In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle in February, Paekākāriki Surf Lifesaving Club deployed four of their members to help the search and rescue efforts in Hawkes Bay. Fiona Bailey tells us how it unfolded.
Upcoming events
Mulled Wine Concerts presents pianist Michael Endres
Memorial Hall 96 The Parade, PaekakarikiWeek of Events
Playcentre
Keepfit
Keepfit
Scout Den Upper Campbell Park Paekākāriki Mon: 6.30-7.45pm Wed: 6.30-7.45pm Sat: 8-9am Wineke Van'thof 021 120 6570 [email protected]
Playcentre
Improv!
Improv!
7pm on Tuesdays at Paekākāriki Library Koha for hall hire Improv yourself! Yes, Improv is back in Paekākāriki on Tuesday nights 7pm at the Library/Tennis club rooms, Wellington Road. No […]
Paekākāriki Early Birds Toastmasters
Paekākāriki Early Birds Toastmasters
6.45am - 8am sharp on Wednesdays at St Peter's Hall Come along and check it out. Contact Sean 021 19000680 or [email protected] Come and say hello! You’re welcome to sit […]
Wai Ata after school session
Wai Ata after school session
Wednesday 3pm - 5pm for primary and college aged children Thursdays 3pm - 5pm for primary and college aged children Wai Ata studio @ the Weaver’s Whare, Tilley Road reserve […]
Bike library
Wai Ata after school session
Wai Ata after school session
Wednesday 3pm - 5pm for primary and college aged children Thursdays 3pm - 5pm for primary and college aged children Wai Ata studio @ the Weaver’s Whare, Tilley Road reserve […]
Keepfit
Keepfit
Scout Den Upper Campbell Park Paekākāriki Mon: 6.30-7.45pm Wed: 6.30-7.45pm Sat: 8-9am Wineke Van'thof 021 120 6570 [email protected]
Market Day at St Peter’s Hall
Market Day at St Peter’s Hall
Monthly Market at St Peter’s Hall 10am-2pm on the first Saturday of the month. The Paekākāriki Community Trust holds Market Day in St Peter’s Village Hall, right in the centre […]
Neil Gardiner Ceramics
Neil Gardiner Ceramics
Open from 10am - 2pm on the first Saturday of the month 65 Wellington Road, Paekākāriki Ph: 021 0245 1499 Neil Gardiner: Potter and Ceramic Artist In 1972 Neil […]
The Kugels are Koming!
The Kugels are Koming!
6.30pm for 7pm start on Saturday 01 April at St Peter's Hall $21 waged; $18 unwaged;$13 students + BF BUY TIX Everyone's favourite klezmer band/art music ensemble is coming to […]
Paekākāriki Community Crop Swap Harvest Party
Paekākāriki Community Crop Swap Harvest Party
2.15pm - 4.30pm on Sunday 2 April at the Tilley Rd Community Gardens If haven't heard already we are holding our annual Crop Swap Harvest party this Sunday from 2pm […]
Mulled Wine Concerts presents pianist Michael Endres
Mulled Wine Concerts presents pianist Michael Endres
2.30pm on Sunday 2 April at Memorial Hall, Paekākāriki Tickets: Adults $35 Students (under 16) $15 Online sales: [email protected] Info: 021 101 9609 Ticket outlets: Magpie Paramata, 99 Mana Esplanade, […]
Our stories
Fiona Gunter-Firth
Fundraising for our regional gallery with a film that reveals NZ’s rich arts in education history
The Mahara Gallery in Waikanae continues to fundraise for their exciting new refurbishment due to open in 2023. St Peter’s Hall in Paekākāriki will host their film fundraiser, ‘The HeART of the Matter’, a documentary which profiles the ground-breaking post WWII educational shift that brought art and craft to the heart of schools in Aotearoa New Zealand. Fiona Gunter-Firth tells us more.
Julie Warren
Mosaic benches outside St Peter’s Church?
A local group is proposing that the benches outside St Peter’s Church on Beach Road are beautified with mosaic artwork designed by local artists. Find out more from Julie Warren.
Judith Galtry
Captain Sanderson: a visionary among the Paekākāriki dunes
Conservation visionary Captain E.V (Val) Sanderson devoted much of his life to preserving Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique flora and fauna. Judith Galtry profiles this tenacious and committed man, a one-time resident of Paekākāriki, where he restored his property to native bush and from where he could keep a keen eye on Kāpiti Island’s burgeoning bird population.