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
Haere atu rā e te kuia Carol Reihana
Jack McDonald remembers Aunty Carol Reihana who recently passed away. Carol (Ngāti Haumia) was a cherished kuia, a stalwart of the community and her memory will remain in our hearts. Tīwhatiwha te ao, tīwhatiwha te pō. He rā pōuri, he pō kerekere. Kua hinga he totara i te wao nui a Tāne, he … [Read more...] about Haere atu rā e te kuia Carol Reihana
Paekākāriki History Walk launched
The recently launched Paekākāriki History Walk by the Station Precinct Trust adds new layers to our village's telling of its local history. Bride Coe looks behind the scenes at the making of the walk, which will feature in the Directory of Everything, 'Walks & rides' section on paekākāriki.nz … [Read more...] about Paekākāriki History Walk launched
Finding a Way to Give Back
Magno Vieira has hung up his professional football boots and started a new career as a Harcourt's Real Estate Consultant. Committed to the Paekākāriki community, Magno would like to give something back every time he sells a house here. The donation of a cabinet to the Paekākāriki Sports Club for … [Read more...] about Finding a Way to Give Back
The Ballad of the Triple Track
Paekakariki.nz proudly presents the second in its commissioned series of creative writing to go with our walks. In an epic poem, itself like a track, Michael O'Leary writes historically and contemporaneously about the rail, road and path between Paekākāriki and Pukerua Bay. This series sees our … [Read more...] about The Ballad of the Triple Track
Denis Glover: A poet’s life in Paekākāriki
Quite the character, get a tantalising glimpse of one of Aotearoa New Zealand's best known poets Denis Glover's life in Paekākāriki - then read Judith Galtry's full article on Xplore Paekākāriki here. I had a good meditative loaf at Paekākāriki, actually enjoying lack of income, somehow never … [Read more...] about Denis Glover: A poet’s life in Paekākāriki
We’re bent but we’re not broken!
Although 2021's Paekākāriki Pride festivities have been cancelled due to Covid-19 Level 2, the newly formed Paekākāriki Pride Inc Committee is determined to connect and celebrate people for pride. Val Little lets us know what is happening and how you can be involved. As Aotearoa/New Zealand … [Read more...] about We’re bent but we’re not broken!
Growing Green Tamariki at Paekākāriki School
Hannah Zwartz, a former long-time Paekākāriki School parent, member of the School Garden Group and Potty Potters, talks about an exciting new project coming up at our kura along with the year-long work done to support the gardening curriculum. The popular giant Paekākāriki School plant sale, … [Read more...] about Growing Green Tamariki at Paekākāriki School
The Dogs of Paekākāriki
During the last week of lockdown in August 2021, Bob Zuur photographed dogs and their humans on Paekākāriki Beach. Set to Tū Tilley's song White Cloud Island, enjoy this visual and aural delight! "Something I noticed when walking my dog on Paekākāriki Beach during lockdown was that lots of others … [Read more...] about The Dogs of Paekākāriki