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 – Fridays 9am-10am
Tai Chi – Memorial Hall – 10am – 11am
Coastline Sessions – Music Fundraiser for Sophie Handford
Paekākāriki Tool Library
Laura Collins & the Big Blues Band
Dying Matters Expo – Scout Hall
Chair Yoga (60+) with Adhyatma – Tuesdays
Digital Seniors
Therapeutic Somatic Yoga with Adhyatma – Wednesdays
Our stories
From Services Club to Community Trust
Read Jane Cherry’s engaging story about the old Paekākāriki Services Club, including her own childhood memories. Also, applications are now open for funding from the Paekākāriki Services Club Trust. Closes 30 September. There’s $14,000 available this year and there is only one round each year, so don’t miss out. If you have any questions about making an application, please text Tina Pope on 027 232 9998.
September 11, 2001: The Day the World Changed
September 11 2001. The day the Twin Towers came down as viewed by a Paekākāriki family living in Ithaca, upstate New York.
Recap of 18 Aug 2026 Paekākāriki Community Board meeting
The night’s meeting was chaired by Kelsey Lee, in her last meeting as Chair. Apologies from KCDC GM Hara Adams and Board member Elyse Robêrt. During the meeting Elyse Robêrt was formally elected Chair and board member Himiona Grace was elected Deputy Chair. Kelsey remains on the Board. Public Speaking
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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.
