Rangi Mārie Peace Festival returns to Paekākāriki

To celebrate peace and commemorate Parihaka, Himiona Grace and Julia Truscott are creating a major Paekākāriki event - their second Rangi Mārie Peace Festival, 22- 23 November.After the success of the first festival, held on Parihaka Day 2022, event organisers Himiona Grace and Julia Truscott are … [Read more...] about Rangi Mārie Peace Festival returns to Paekākāriki

Hilary Baxter: Nothing humdrum about Hilary

Hilary Baxter, a powerful but not widely recognised poet, was a Paekākāriki identity.  Judith Galtry has updated her original story with new content and we share it here. Hilary came from illustrious literary stock. Her parents, James K. Baxter and Jacqueline C. Baxter (née Sturm) were both … [Read more...] about Hilary Baxter: Nothing humdrum about Hilary

Come Gardening with Potty Potters

Potty Potters is a local voluntary group enabling kids to learn gardening skills at Paekākāriki School. And they need your help! Potty Potters is a group of volunteers who grow plants in the nursery at the back of Paekākāriki School. We have two big sales per year - the Saturday of Mother’s Day … [Read more...] about Come Gardening with Potty Potters

Recipients of the Mercedes Webb-Pullman Poetry Award announced

The Webb-Pullman family take great pleasure in announcing the honours for the inaugural Mercedes Webb-Pullman Poetry Award, on the theme of 'Rebellion'. Formerly of Paekākāriki, poet Mercedes Webb-Pullman passed away last year. Other residents may know her for her Paekākāriki FM radio show … [Read more...] about Recipients of the Mercedes Webb-Pullman Poetry Award announced