The Last Dance Band Gig in the old Paekākāriki Hotel
A Paekākāriki story set in the early 1970s when the village was still predominantly working class. Written by the legendary Gilbert Haisman: brilliant musician, story teller and long term contributor to Paekākāriki’s vibrant art scene.
Paekākāriki’s Legendary Book Fair 2025
We need your books! It’s that time of year again – the Paekākāriki Book Fair has been a regular July event for several years. We time it to coincide with school holidays as the children’s section is a highlight of the Fair. This year opening night, another highly anticipated community event, is on 11 July. […]
Sand Creatures: Building Something from Nothing & Losing it Again
A Mermaid was found lying on the beach at Easter? Was it an omen? Read and find out!
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Paekākāriki Village Grocery Store The Aladdin’s Cave of a small village, where locals are proud they don’t have to venture over the tracks for a good deal. Where you bump into neighbours and have a quick natter. Welcome to Paekākāriki HQ! Horace and Bhavesh have been with us since 1992. They’re proud of being price […]
Paragliding and hang gliding Paekākāriki style
Members of the Wellington Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club have been flying the escarpment between the village and Pukerua Bay since 1973. Solomon Amery Zwartz and Sven Ericksen take us flying.