Conservation visionary Captain E.V (Val) Sanderson devoted much of his life to preserving Aotearoa New Zealand's unique flora and fauna. Judith Galtry profiles this tenacious and committed man, a one-time resident of Paekākāriki, where he restored his property to native bush and from where he could … [Read more...] about Captain Sanderson: a visionary among the Paekākāriki dunes
Paekākāriki Set to Get into the Groove
The popular foot-stomping Paekākāriki village dance and vinyl fair is almost upon us, inviting Paekākāriki and visitors for a vinyl action-packed day and evening at St Peter's Hall on Saturday 18 February. Paekakariki’s iconic radio station 88.2FM turns ten this year and its biggest … [Read more...] about Paekākāriki Set to Get into the Groove
Paekākāriki’s Summer of Love: The Pickle Pot Be-In
The annual youth-run Pickle Pot Be-In festival is going from strength to strength. From its humble beginnings in 2020, the event has grown every year and 2023 is looking like a stunner! Inspired by the 1968 'Summer of Love’s Be-In' and Paekākāriki’s 'Eyeball Eyeball' events of old, our 'Pickle … [Read more...] about Paekākāriki’s Summer of Love: The Pickle Pot Be-In