paekākāriki.nz is pleased to introduce the first in a series of creative responses from local writers to three of the village's most popular walks and bike rides. This one by Dani Deluka accompanies the Wainui Stream walk. The series sees our writers paid through funding provided by the Kāpiti Coast … [Read more...] about Tūrangawaewae
The Tale of a Famous Paekākāriki Tea Leaf Reader: Ursula Somerset Beeson
Behind the mysterious sight of a boarded-up old cottage on the northern boundary of Campbell Park lies the story of a remarkable woman. Get a glimpse into the life of colourful Paekākārikian, Ursula Beeson, from Judith Galtry then read her full article on Xplore Paekākāriki here. "So many … [Read more...] about The Tale of a Famous Paekākāriki Tea Leaf Reader: Ursula Somerset Beeson
Liana’s lockdown challenge: to paint every day
Liana Stupples is well-known in Paekākāriki for her wild play and 're-wilding yourself' activities. She is also a talented artist - she shares her watercolour illustrations of local scenes she loves created during lockdown. When lockdown fell this time my pantry cupboard was deliberately … [Read more...] about Liana’s lockdown challenge: to paint every day
Making Friends with Honey Flower
Julia Wawrzyniak recently opened Honey Flower & Friends in a tiny gallery at the end of the Holtom Building. Her philosophy encompasses nature and organic processes, along with working in a collective. Julia shares her story with us here. Honey Flower & Friends is second in the … [Read more...] about Making Friends with Honey Flower
Community boards are the flax roots of communities – have your say
There is little doubt community boards are one of the key ways Councils keeps in touch with the flax roots of the communities they represent. Yet, after a representation review that saw residents want Council to be closer to community, Kāpiti Coast Councillors support a proposal that threatens to … [Read more...] about Community boards are the flax roots of communities – have your say
Kororā: Paekākāriki’s resident taonga
Bride Coe lives with kororā (little blue penguins) under her floorboards, as do a number of people on Ames Street. She tells us about these delightful birds and asks us to look out for Paekākāriki's resident taonga. Paekākāriki has many assets, but the beach, arguably, is the best. Not everyone … [Read more...] about Kororā: Paekākāriki’s resident taonga
The Birth of Knot Ninja
How knowing your knots just got easier thanks to scouts in Paekākāriki and a local app developer Nick Martin. Everyone has an idea for an app. Maybe it’s like a novel and everyone has one inside them, but it is hard to know where to start if you want to make it a reality. The internet has … [Read more...] about The Birth of Knot Ninja
Paekākāriki Community Trust update
The Paekākāriki Community Trust has had a busy year administering and maintaining St Peter's Hall while fundraising for its upkeep. Sarah Te One fills us in on the details. A word from the Chair: Ian Clark I was appointed Chair last November, replacing Graham Coe who guided the Trust as … [Read more...] about Paekākāriki Community Trust update
Remembering Tony Taylor
paekakariki.nz pays its respects to village scholar and social activist Tony Taylor. Michael O'Leary has written a fitting tribute to Tony, a man of great enthusiasm, knowledge, compassion and integrity. Antony James William Taylor (1926-2021) Paekākāriki has lost one of its more colourful … [Read more...] about Remembering Tony Taylor
Kia Kaha Burma, with love from Paekākāriki
Paekākāriki, amongst many stand-out qualities, is likely the smallest town outside Myanmar to have its own Burma support group. KT Julian tells us about this group's important mahi and her personal experience of living there. Paekākāriki Burma Support (PBS) was founded in the wake of the … [Read more...] about Kia Kaha Burma, with love from Paekākāriki