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Archives for May 2020

Diamond in the rough: One Eye Gallery

Gary Freemantle

Gary Freemantle reflects on the time when Paekākāriki hosted a nationally acclaimed contemporary art gallery with a foreword by Mark Amery. New Zealand's regions are full of galleries representing the work of local artists. Rarer outside the cities are contemporary art gallery managers … [Read more...] about Diamond in the rough: One Eye Gallery

Filed Under: A-Z, History, Stories

Paekākāriki Xpressed 2001-2011

Don Polly

Paekākāriki's great journalist and jazz DJ, Don Polly passed away this week. Earlier this year we were lucky to capture this piece from Don, reflecting on the incredible success of a local community newspaper. Earlier this month a group of 11 friends gathered in the radio station that Don Polly … [Read more...] about Paekākāriki Xpressed 2001-2011

Filed Under: A-Z, History, Stories

The last years of the Paekākāriki Pub

Photo Essay / Mark Amery

A photo essay from 2004 by photographer Andrew Ross with text by Mark Amery. This hotel no longer stands, yet it remains shimmering there in the mind's eye on Beach Road. Fully occupied with stories. Stories of wild nights, sunny afternoons, and crazy rides in and out of Paekākāriki town. The … [Read more...] about The last years of the Paekākāriki Pub

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Waitangi Day 2020 Paekākāriki

Photo Essay / Mark Coote

On February 6th Ngāti Haumia ki Paekākāriki and the village community hosted the official 2020 Waitangi Day commemorations for the Kāpiti Coast. Delivering spectacular sunshine, music and kai the day will be remembered as a triumph of community spirit. Mark Coote was there to capture some shots for … [Read more...] about Waitangi Day 2020 Paekākāriki

Filed Under: Photo stories, A-Z, Stories

A lovely seaside haven for rodents

Maree White, Paul Callister, Andy McKay

It's that time of year in New Zealand when mice and rats move in and share our bubbles as they seek warmth. That means, says Maree White, it's time for us to work together on being predator free. Paekākāriki has long taken a lead with likely the first backyard trapping group anywhere in New Zealand. … [Read more...] about A lovely seaside haven for rodents

Filed Under: A-Z, Community, Stories Tagged With: Pest control

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