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. […]