Hilary Baxter, a powerful but not widely recognised poet, was a Paekākāriki identity. Judith Galtry has updated her original story with new content and we share it here.
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Sally Heppenstall
Come Gardening with Potty Potters
Potty Potters is a local voluntary group enabling kids to learn gardening skills at Paekākāriki School. And they need your help!
Julie Webb-Pullman
Recipients of the Mercedes Webb-Pullman Poetry Award announced
The Webb-Pullman family take great pleasure in announcing the honours for the inaugural Mercedes Webb-Pullman Poetry Award, on the topic of ‘Rebellion’.
Paekākāriki Informed Community Inc
‘Deepest gratitude’ from whānau for support of kaumātua but a long way to go
The campaign to support Ngāti Haumia’s kaumātua, Karl Farrell, has raised over $15,000 in one week – but much more is still needed. We share a message of gratitude from the Farrell whānau.
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This web platform is managed, developed and run by the Paekākāriki community for the community. Below we thank and introduce our key sponsors: the Paekākāriki Village Grocery Store and Elite Arboriculture. Ma tini ma mano ka rapa te whai. Unity is strength. We thank you.