Dayll McCahon talks to the Principal of Paekākāriki School, Julia Bevin, about the importance of play-based learning and how that relates to children’s mental health and her PhD. You can also listen to an interview between Megan Salole and Julia about just this!
Upcoming events
- No events scheduled for Friday, September 29, 2023.
Week of Events
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 Toastmaster
Paekākāriki Early Birds Toastmaster
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 […]
Paekākāriki Table Tennis
Paekākāriki Table Tennis
7.30pm - 9.30pm on Thursdays at Memorial Hall $5 a session or $40 for the season ($50 with a youngster) - come try it out Ping Pong Paekākāriki Community table […]
Potty Potters
Paekākāriki Playcentre
Candle-making workshop
Candle-making workshop
12pm-2pm on Friday 29 September at Paekākāriki Scouts Den $30 for one child/ $50 for two from the same family For more info or to make a booking: [email protected]
Graeme James – ‘Play one we all know!’ tour
Graeme James – ‘Play one we all know!’ tour
8.00pm on Friday 29 September at St Peter's Hall $24+BF BUY TIX Internationally acclaimed indie folk artist Graeme James is back on the road to celebrate the 10 year anniversary […]
Qi gong classes with Rachel Tobin
Qi gong classes with Rachel Tobin
9 - 10.15am on Sundays 10 Sept until 29 Oct (8 weeks) at St Peter’s Hall 5 sessions + 3 outside sessions $120 for the 8-week series If you want […]
Dari’s Kitchen – takeaways
Dari’s Kitchen – takeaways
Dari’s Kitchen is a new takeaway food service from cook Helen Keivom, a native of Manipur, India, and a long-time Paekākāriki local. Starting Sunday 17th September, the fortnightly pre-order takeaway […]
Our stories
Nik Bullard
Holtom’s Art Studios: art in the heart of Paekākāriki
Located in the heart of Paekākāriki, Holtom’s Art Studios is a light, modern, welcoming space. Steeped in history, the building dates back to 1920 and various businesses have been based there over the years. Nik Bullard talks to Alan Wehipeihana, long-time resident of Holtom’s, who tells us about the art studio’s history.
Ned Wenlock and Mark Amery
A different kind of Tsunami
An extract from Paekākāriki artist Ned Wenlock’s remarkable debut graphic novel Tsunami, available now from leading publisher, Earth’s End Publishing, followed by an interview with Ned on Paekākāriki.FM.
Mishy Rikihana-Vieira
Matariki tree planting and plaque honours Paekākāriki kuia
Paekākariki School’s celebration for Matariki, the Māori new year, was extra special this year as it unveiled a memorial plaque and tree to remember a significant local kuia.