Paekākāriki gets a Village Health Hub
Starting from August, Paekākāriki will have a GP in the village one afternoon a week for those currently not enrolled. Other health practitioners are also being welcomed. It’s a move long called for. Image: Mark Amery.
Remembering John Baxter
A tribute to respected painter, writer, thinker and carer of both his parents’ remarkable literary legacies, John Baxter (Taranaki, Te Whakatōhea).
NZ Post Reprieve Short-lived – Post Boxes to be Lost
News that Paekākāriki would be one of 10 stores around the country of 142 to be successful in retaining NZ Post’s services has proved short-lived. A decision that had followed the Paekākāriki community rallying to protest NZ Post’s decision.
Paekākāriki looks to its community to help with the housing crisis
Here Mark Amery explores innovative ways of increasing the number of people who can afford to live in the village.
Listen: KCDC candidates in discussion plus Paekākāriki voting info
Welcome to the online Te Pae Election Specials recorded by Paekakariki 88.2 FM with information on how to vote.
Listen below to interviews with three candidates for Mayor, Paekākāriki Raumati Council Ward, as well as those standing to represent the Kapiti District on Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Tributes to kaumatua Karl Farrell
On January 25 2025, kaumatua Karl Farrell of Ngāti Haumia ki Paekākāriki died surrounded by whanau, friends and community, after a brave fight with cancer. Paekākāriki.nz are inviting contributions to tributes to Karl to join these below. email: [email protected].
Matariki History Weekend: audio and images
An account in audio and images of a rich programme on Paekākāriki history for Matariki weekend.
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.
Introducing three Paekākāriki angels
Introducing our engaged, multitalented new Paekākāriki.nz community team!
Keeping Ahi Kā – the responsibility we have for the land we live on
Mark Amery outlines the history of land at the northern end of Paekākāriki, whose alienation from the whānau of Miriona Mutu Mira Budge of Ngāti Haumia ki Paekākāriki has seen community members working with landowners to see a site for her house at the end Wainui stream found.