In this story, Dani Deluka celebrates Mahuru Māori, the recent month-long kaupapa aimed at using te reo in everyday situations. Pari Pari refers to the historic Māori settlement found just south of Paekākariki on the escarpment. The story beautifully expresses how to overcome adversity through … [Read more...] about Pari Pari
What was our village’s political colour?
Murray Williams looks at the votes to sum up how Paekākāriki voted in the 2023 election. Spare a thought for the folk who actually ran our recent elections – those of the Electoral Commission.The forward planning, the operations at polling stations, the compiling the results are all … [Read more...] about What was our village’s political colour?
Daffodils and Paekākāriki
Paekākāriki School, home of the play-based, bare foot learner is proud of its tamariki's creativity. Albie Calder has kindly shared two poems - 'Daffodils' and 'Paekākāriki'. Daffodils Daffodils, daffodils The colour of the evening sky Growing in the fields The majestic … [Read more...] about Daffodils and Paekākāriki
Pae Cycle welcomes you!
Pae Cycle is going from strength to strength and is looking for new subscribers. Could this be you? We are very pleased to report that, thanks to some generous funding from the KCDC waste minimisation fund, we have completed the expansion of our composting system and now have two 3 bin systems … [Read more...] about Pae Cycle welcomes you!