A Paekākāriki story set in the early 1970s when the village was still predominantly working class. The old pub was great. Denis Glover drank there. We had Bullocky Jack who used to clear sections, Squadron Leader Evett with his big Bomber Command moustache, and a little guy who'd sailed in … [Read more...] about The Last Dance Band Gig in the old Paekākāriki Hotel
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, … [Read more...] about Paekākāriki’s Legendary Book Fair 2025
Sand Creatures: Building Something from Nothing & Losing it Again
Over Easter weekend, many Paekākāriki beach walkers were struck by the sight of the beautiful shell covered Mermaid sand sculpture at the north end of the beach near Wainui stream. Its photograph is the current header of the Paekākāriki Mermaids’ Messenger page. (I’m one of those madcaps … [Read more...] about Sand Creatures: Building Something from Nothing & Losing it Again
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Paekākāriki Village Grocery StoreThe 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 … [Read more...] about Sponsor 1
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. "The steep, towering escarpment that cuts off Paekākāriki to the south," writes Solomon … [Read more...] about Paragliding and hang gliding Paekākāriki style