Ko Pouawha te maunga. Ko Wainui te awa. Ngāti Haumia te iwi. Ko Miriona taku kuia. Nau mai haere mai kei te kainga o Paekākāriki.
Pouawha is the mountain. Wainui is the river. Ngāti Haumia are the local iwi. Welcome to the village of Paekākāriki.
Upcoming events
Tai Chi – Memorial Hall
Paekākāriki Tool Library
Unwind Concert featuring Hayden Chisholm
Digital Seniors
Community Board Meeting
Graeme James – multi-instrumentalist
Paekākāriki Tool Library
Our stories
A Dog and Dave story
Murray Williams, Paekākāriki resident and a wildlife biologist in his working years, reflects upon a couple of his valued fieldmates, a gifted conservation dog and its dying owner.
Paekākāriki Tool Library Opening with a Tool Drive
The Paekākāriki Tool Library (Scout Hall in Campbell Park) is about to open thanks to a group of resourceful village residents. Everyone is invited to the open day on Saturday 31 January from 9am to midday.
Steaming through the Manawatū Gorge
Steam Incorporated is a key part of Paekākāriki community and railway life. It has several steam train trips coming up so if you fancy experiencing the retro joy of steam travel head onto their website.
Paekākāriki Village Grocery Store
Key Sponsor
The Aladdin’s Cave of a small village, where locals are proud they don’t have to venture over the tracks for a good deal. Where you bump into neighbours and have a quick natter.
Welcome to Paekākāriki HQ!
Horace and Bhavesh have been with us since 1992. They’re proud of being price competitive to the big dudes: “we love the community it’s the whole reason we’re here.”
And we're thrilled to have them.
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Ma tini ma mano ka rapa te whai. Unity is strength. We thank
you.
