January 2026 Update from your Paekākāriki Community Board
Kia ora e te hapori, and happy new year from your Paekākāriki Community Board. Over the coming months we will be expanding the “Official Stuff” section on the Paekakariki.nz website to include regular updates from your community board. This will include recaps of Board meetings, matters under action, reminders about grant application deadlines and more. Things were relatively […]
A Dog and Dave story
Murray Williams, Paekākāriki resident and a wildlife biologist in his working years, reflects upon a couple of his valued fieldmates, a gifted conservation dog and its dying owner.
Paekākāriki Tool Library Opening with a Tool Drive
The Paekākāriki Tool Library (Scout Hall in Campbell Park) is about to open thanks to a group of resourceful village residents. Everyone is invited to the open day on Saturday 31 January from 9am to midday.
Steaming through the Manawatū Gorge
Steam Incorporated is a key part of Paekākāriki community and railway life. It has several steam train trips coming up so if you fancy experiencing the retro joy of steam travel head onto their website.