Part one in a Paekakariki.nz series looking at the whenua in relationship to Ngāti Haumia ki Paekākāriki, Thane Maxwell, local historian, in partnership with the Farrell whānau, takes us on an historical journey of iwi hikoi and land loss in our region.
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How Paekākāriki keeps informed and gets emergency prepared: the results of our 2024 survey are in
Earlier this year, Paekākāriki Informed Community Inc surveyed the village to gain feedback on village comms and participation. Here’s a summary of the results.
Mark Amery
Keeping Ahi Kā – the responsibility we have for the land we live on
Mark Amery outlines the history of land at the northern end of Paekākāriki, whose alienation from the whānau of Miriona Mutu Mira Budge of Ngāti Haumia ki Paekākāriki has seen community members working with landowners to see a site for her house at the end Wainui stream found.
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Important announcement! Newsletter pause and call for help for 2025
Paekākāriki.nz is calling for fresh energy as it is forced to end its paid editorial position this December.
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