Dunedin-based writer, Kay McKenzie Cooke celebrates a 'significant birthday' for much-loved poet and independent publisher Michael O'Leary aka the Earl of Seacliff. Earlier this month Paekākāriki poet and publisher Michael O'Leary attended Aotearoa's poet laureate David Eggleton's recent … [Read more...] about Part rockstar, part poet. A birthday blessing.
Proud as rainbow punch
Paekākāriki Pride Festival 2020. A photo story by Bob Zuur. … [Read more...] about Proud as rainbow punch
Pacific Sovereignty and creating an Asia Pacific Bubble
Paekākāriki 88.2FM's Mark Amery speaks to curator David Teh in Singapore about expanding our notions of sovereignty in a time of a global pandemic, ahead of the premiere of a series of artist films at Pataka in Porirua, Friday evening. In terms of Covid, New Zealand and Singapore have had a … [Read more...] about Pacific Sovereignty and creating an Asia Pacific Bubble
Paekākāriki Pride Festival: gone to the dogs
When it comes to Pride -- Paekākāriki is off the leash! The fourth year of the feel-good festival lets the canines shine with the new addition of a dog show this Labour Weekend. Robbie the Cor-gay, resident of Paekākāriki and regular Pride Parade goer. Photo: Val Little Shortly after 2020 … [Read more...] about Paekākāriki Pride Festival: gone to the dogs
Daisy Wood: Plants by name, plants by nature
It’s only natural that Daisy Wood is passionate about medicinal herbs – both her names are from the plant world. The degree-trained medical herbalist and naturopath has a specialty interest in women’s health. Using herbs to heal, she turns plants into delicious teas and medicinal … [Read more...] about Daisy Wood: Plants by name, plants by nature