From 1966 until 1978 my family lived on Tilley Road, off Mira Grove. Our house straddled old and new Paekākāriki—the old streets from Ocean Road to the end of Ames Street and the new subdivision built in the late 1950s, stretching from Mira Grove all the way to QEII Park. I now live in Porter … [Read more...] about Growing up in Paekākāriki
Haere mai, Amerikana
‘War or no war we must have music!’ an American marine trombonist shouted into the cheering audience, before blowing his horn to start the festivities, and holy moly, boy could they play. There's a photo of Billy and I together on that day before I met him. We are both stood outside St Peters … [Read more...] about Haere mai, Amerikana
Captain Sanderson’s House for Sale: A heritage opportunity for Paekākāriki?
The former Paekākāriki home of Captain Val Sanderson, founder of Forest & Bird, is shortly to go on the market, according to real estate company Harcourts. Nestled in the bush at the top of Pingau Street, both the house and the surrounding trees have significant historic and scientific value. In … [Read more...] about Captain Sanderson’s House for Sale: A heritage opportunity for Paekākāriki?
Introducing Paekākāriki’s Bitchin’ Bingo Queen: Tineke van der Cam
This year’s Paekākāriki FM infamous disco on Saturday February 15 (7pm-11pm) features an unusual village debut: Beats by Bingo: seated bingo (dancing optional) based on recognising snatches of songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond. Jude Galtry introduces your host: new resident Mistress … [Read more...] about Introducing Paekākāriki’s Bitchin’ Bingo Queen: Tineke van der Cam