Paragliding and hang gliding Paekākāriki style

Members of the Wellington Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club have been flying the escarpment between the village and Pukerua Bay since 1973.  Solomon Amery Zwartz and Sven Ericksen take us flying.  "The steep, towering escarpment that cuts off Paekākāriki to the south," writes Solomon … [Read more...] about Paragliding and hang gliding Paekākāriki style

ANZAC Day 2025 Memorial Address

Ian McGibbon, ONZM 25 April 2025 I am honoured to give the memorial address at this ceremony on the 110th anniversary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli in 1915. It is important to recognise those who served and fell in this first major campaign fought by New Zealanders, and those that served … [Read more...] about ANZAC Day 2025 Memorial Address

ANZAC Day 2025: A glorious day for a commemoration

David Apare plays a conch and Rob Pearce carries a photo of his grandfather at the Paekākāriki ANZAC Day service.    - Photo Bob ZuurOn a perfect autumn day in Paekākāriki, residents joined a parade of Scouts and Army personnel to march along the seafront to the Memorial Hall, where they were … [Read more...] about ANZAC Day 2025: A glorious day for a commemoration

The Wonders of Photography: kohekohe in bloom

Catherine Adam from Paekākāriki's Wonderbird Photography & Design Studio shares in words and images her experience of local kohekohe in bloom. What a pleasure it was to walk our local kohekohe loop track at the base of the escarpment track (with friend and fellow local photographer Bob … [Read more...] about The Wonders of Photography: kohekohe in bloom

In pictures: Paekākāriki winners at Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards 2022

Paekākāriki groups and individuals were well represented at the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards 2022. Paekākāriki community legend Graham Coe was also recognised with a nomination for a Civic Award, recognising his immense contribution. KĀPITI FINALISTS Energise … [Read more...] about In pictures: Paekākāriki winners at Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards 2022

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

Exterior World: A community photo-essay of scenes from a lockdown walk

Many Paekākāriki locals responded to our call to send in photos while out and about on their 2021 lockdown walks. Here's an essay hand-picked by illustrations editor Mark Coote. Many thanks to our contributors: Amy Delahunty, Carolyn Parker, Himiona Grace, Ngaere MacKinnon, Bridget … [Read more...] about Exterior World: A community photo-essay of scenes from a lockdown walk