Doris Zuur fills us in on Paekākāriki's latest community food-sharing initiative - which has been a runaway success! Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwiWith your basket and my basket we will sustain the people What do you do in … [Read more...] about Pātaka Kai: give what you can – take what you need
Paekākāriki: the implications of population growth
If Paekākāriki’s population continues to grow, Dennis Rose argues that the village will have to convert to reticulated sewage rather than septic tanks. How Paekākāriki can accommodate more people and dwellings will also need to be considered. The Labour government mandated height and density … [Read more...] about Paekākāriki: the implications of population growth
Site blessing and groundbreaking for new Paekākāriki Surf Club
On Saturday 9 March members of Paekākāriki Surf Lifeguards, local iwi, residents and officials, gathered to bless the site of the new surf club building. Elyse Robêrt tells us about this momentous occasion. On a beautiful day, members of the Paekākāriki community gathered alongside Surf … [Read more...] about Site blessing and groundbreaking for new Paekākāriki Surf Club
Predator Free Paekākāriki Drop-in session
9.30am-11.30am Sunday 24 March at St Peter's Hall Kia ora Paekākāriki residents Come on down for our Autumn trapping drop-in session, to talk about all things trapping. We will have traps for sale, on hand trapping advice, and tech support and guidance on how to record trap data. We are … [Read more...] about Predator Free Paekākāriki Drop-in session
Circle of Fifths presents Summer Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet!
As part of the 2024 New Zealand Fringe Festival, local producers Circle of Fifths is presenting an outdoor production of the classic Romeo and Juliet - but with a Paekākāriki twist. Staged from the 1st - 3rd March at Campbell Park, there may even be a skateboard or two. There will … [Read more...] about Circle of Fifths presents Summer Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet!
‘Record’ number of sellers at a Village Vinyl Fair with vibe
“For the record, here’s a fun fact – a person born in ‘45 was ‘33 in ’78.” The village of Paekākāriki on the Kāpiti Coast is preparing to break a few records at its annual Village Vinyl Fair and Dance on Saturday 10 February at St Peter’s Hall. An increasingly popular event in the Wellington … [Read more...] about ‘Record’ number of sellers at a Village Vinyl Fair with vibe
Predator Free Paekākāriki – a trapping success
Kia ora local trappers! It was fantastic to see so many village trappers down at the hall on Sunday 12 November. We swapped over 20 traps, including a few of the original vintage rat pack traps, with fresh shiny new ones ready to go! If you were unable to make the event to bring in your … [Read more...] about Predator Free Paekākāriki – a trapping success
Frances Cherry: washing up in Paekākāriki
Judith Galtry writes on the life in Paekākāriki of her late friend, the prolific author Frances Cherry. Frances and her whānau's life in the village from the 1960s on reveals many a story about Paekākāriki's rich social history. "Linda stood on the viewing platform and looked down at Parrot … [Read more...] about Frances Cherry: washing up in Paekākāriki
Sir Jon Trimmer’s love of Paekākāriki
Coral Trimmer shares her love for her brother, Sir Jon Trimmer, and their shared love of Paekākāriki. Listen to her chat to Sylvia Bagnall and Mark Amery on Te Pae. … [Read more...] about Sir Jon Trimmer’s love of Paekākāriki
Paekākāriki, how should we adapt to coastal hazards?
The Takutai Kāpiti Coastal Adaptation Panel would like to hear what you value most about our coastline and how you think it should be protected at their community workshop on 7 November (or online). Takutai Kāpiti is a district-wide coastal adaptation project that will help guide community … [Read more...] about Paekākāriki, how should we adapt to coastal hazards?