At the end of 2021, Megan Salole worked with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu to create Covid-19 communications especially for rangatahi and tamariki. She shares her engaging story and accessible infographics with us. Megan Salole is a resident of Ames Street with hubby Francis and their daughter Aurora. … [Read more...] about Keeping our rangatahi and tamariki safe during Covid through manaakitanga
Living with Covid in France
Kerren Hedlund shares her experience of living in a small village in France in 2022 where almost all the residents contracted Covid-19, including her family of four. Kia ora e te whānau! Kerren, Justin, Noah (18 years) and Sophie (16 years) here. Back from France where guess what!? We got … [Read more...] about Living with Covid in France
New Wai Ata studio offers creative classes for taitamariki
Mishy Vieira explores the recently-opened Wai Ata music studio based in the old weavers' whare in the Tilley Rd reserve. Find out what exciting musical opportunities are on offer, for our taitamariki (young people) and adults alike. Giving local young people access to creative pursuits is the … [Read more...] about New Wai Ata studio offers creative classes for taitamariki
Pae Cycle: one year on
Pae Cycle recently celebrated one year of unresounding success! Susie Pegler takes us on their compost-making goodness journey. The vision: Turning food scraps into soil into nutritious food….Closing the circle. Tell me, have you happened to notice the white buckets, every so often sitting … [Read more...] about Pae Cycle: one year on
Paekākāriki’s Fly by Wire ride
Despite damage and Covid-19 restrictions, the Fly By Wire adrenalin-filled ride continues to operate. Located above Paekākāriki in a bushy valley, the current owner/inventor Neil Harrap, takes us on a trip through his sometimes rocky years at the wheel. Jeremy Clarkson … [Read more...] about Paekākāriki’s Fly by Wire ride
The Paekākāriki Pops journey
Paekākāriki Pops started from small beginnings and is going from yummy-goodness strength-to-strength. Amy Delahunty tells us about their journey. Paekākāriki Pops began its journey the way so many good things do - from a Playcentre fundraiser back in 2016. Chrissy Vize and Amy Delahunty have … [Read more...] about The Paekākāriki Pops journey
Whareroa walkway
Paekākāriki.nz proudly presents the third in its commissioned series of creative writing to go with our walks. In an allegorical and thought-provoking story, Apirana Taylor winds his way along the Coastal Track through Queen Elizabeth Park between Wainui and Whareroa pā sites. This series sees our … [Read more...] about Whareroa walkway
Carol Reihana – A life of service to others
Janet Holborow (Kāpiti Coast District Councillor and Deputy Mayor) in conversation with Bonny Ranfurly about her beloved sister (and community member) kuia Carol Reihana (1945-2021). Haere atu rā e te kuia, Carol. After a life of caring for others, and for the community, Carol Reihana passed … [Read more...] about Carol Reihana – A life of service to others
Local legends of Paekākāriki cycling
Judith Galtry, herself a keen cyclist, talks to legends of the cycling world in Paekākāriki, with images by Mark Coote. Nowadays, Paekākāriki and its cafes are a mecca for flocks of fluoro clad flamingos on bikes from both the north and south. According to a recent Government Cabinet paper … [Read more...] about Local legends of Paekākāriki cycling
Pearl and Florrie’s Musical Mural
An exciting new project is about to be unveiled in the village. Kāpiti's Phill Simmonds revitalises the gripping story of Pearl Mills, Florrie Ward and an angry bull in a graphic art musical mural at the end of Beach Road. The mural will be launched on 12 December 2021. From Sunday 12 December … [Read more...] about Pearl and Florrie’s Musical Mural