Having fun in Queen Elizabeth Park should not be this destructive!
Riding dirt bikes are damaging important ecological sites in Queen Elizabeth Park.
Two Great Dames Come to Town
Read about a wonderful Paekākāriki event involving two great Dames!
Paekākāriki’s Blue Plaque
Paekākāriki now has a Blue Plaque honouring a famous inhabitant, Captain Val Sanderson. It’s the only official Blue Plaque on the Kāpiti Coast. Images: Bob Zuur
Paekākāriki School Turns 140!
Read Jane Cherry’s description of the 140th anniversary of her old school: Paekākāriki Primary.
Some highlights of the Paekākāriki kororā breeding season 2025-26
Read about the village’s kororā breeding season 2025-26
Robina’s Reflections
Here are some of Robina’s Paekākāriki Reflections in Haiku form.
What is a Pingau? The misspelling of an iconic Paekākāriki street
Ironically, Captain Valentine Sanderson – one of Aotearoa’s greatest conservationists, worshipper of native birds and plants, and mindful of Māori conservation practices – ended his days in a Paekākāriki street with a misspelt Māori name.
Marine
Mark Te One reports on a chance meeting at the Paekākāriki Museum with a young man from North America. His grandfather was stationed here during WW2, as part of the first deployment of US Marines to New Zealand in 1942. His tale is a compelling one.
The Paekākāriki Station Museum updates its website
Take five to have a look at Paekākāriki Station Museum’s stunning new website.
Dennis Rose: An Obituary
Long-time Paekākāriki resident Dennis Rose passed away on February 6, 2026, aged 92. While Paekākāriki locals might best remember Dennis for his ever-decreasing walking circuits of the village, Dennis leaves behind a legacy of research. This includes his efforts to find Pouawha.