Established in 2009, the Trust tells the story of the 15,000 U.S. Marines who lived in three large camps at Paekākāriki from 1942 to late 1943. There are displays at the Paekākāriki Station Museum, the southern end of QE Park and MacKays Crossing.

The Film Festival shows films in St Peter's Village Hall, Paekakariki, generally in the winter, as a way to raise funds to maintain and upgrade the hall's facilities. All profits go to the St Peter's Village Hall fund.
An event run by the Paekakariki Community Trust.

Established in 2004, the KCO provides an opportunity for members to develop their musicianship, explore orchestral repertoire and provide public performances in the Kāpiti community. The KCO also combines with local choirs and youth to encourage wide participation.

Aim: To promote and support the museum, archive and village history. We run events, collect archival material, support local publications, and projects.

Paekākāriki 88.2FM is a volunteer run radio station produced for the community by the community. You can listen at www.paekakariki.fm. Or download our app.
We are always appreciative of new members, both to present radio shows, work with our tamariki and to also help out.

Take a fun ride, enjoy the nature. Take time to look at the displays and photos on show in the Tram Barn and have a look at videos of trams in action or become a member and assist with restoration, drive trams etc. Our kiosk is open selling cold drinks, ice creams and snacks.

As part of Paekākāriki 88.2FM our tamariki at Paekākāriki School have the opportunity to run their own lunchtime half-hour radio shows 1-1.30pm weekdays (repeating 8-8.30am). They share music, stories, news and talk to others, growing their public presentation & technical skills.

Membership is open to anyone who wishes to support the activities of the Society. Frequent excursions to different destinations, typically every 1-2 months as advertised.

An all-inclusive friendly festival.
Celebrate our wonderful diverse rainbow communities in the fabulous seaside village of Paekākāriki.
All welcome.

A small community library on the corner of Tilley Road and Te Miti Street. Cared for and run by the community. Donate a book, grab a book, and help keep it tidy.

The Pātāka Kai is a Paekākāriki community pantry for sharing where all are invited to 'Give what you can, and take what you need' (for yourself or your Paekākāriki friends or neighbours).

Burma Support Paekākāriki is a solidarity group set up following the February 2021 military coup in Burma. We spread awareness of and raise funds for Burma/Myanmar's Civil Disobedience movement and conflict and/or Covid-affected communities.

We have a group of professional counsellors, some semi-retired, who you can talk to. For advice or to get a referral call Sylvia Bagnall 021 744 485. If you’re worried about a friend, encourage them to call or get permission for one of our counsellors to call.

Good Bitches Baking is a network of people who want to show kindness to those in their communities who are having a tough time. We do this by baking them a delicious treat. Become a baker! All baking done in the village, stays in the village.

Pae Kai is a group of Paekākāriki volunteers who regularly create simple, home-cooked meals. We provide these as a once (or twice) off gesture of support to those of us in our local community going through a time of need and hardship.

Paekākāriki has had a volunteer fire brigade for 75 years and has a great reputation. The team is part of Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ). Aotearoa’s model of a service with volunteer and career firefighters throughout the country was formed in 2017.

The primary objective is to refurbish and maintain St Peter's Village Hall in Paekakariki and to manage it as a community centre and resource for the whole community,

Paekākāriki Informed Communities Inc is the charitable trust who govern this website and our local radio station. If you'd like to get involved with this friendly collective, do get in touch.

We are looking for innovative, practical, win-win solutions to housing difficulties in Paekākāriki with specific challenges that we are motivated to remedy. If you're interested, do get in touch, come along to a hui or check out our website and Facebook pages.

Pae Cycle is a local service that collects household food scraps and turns them into compost for the community garden.

A volunteer, not-for-profit, community effort to rid Paekākāriki of predators. We would love for you to join us in making Paekākāriki predator free! Predator control helps to protect all of our native flora and fauna. Join our group and we’ll help you get started trapping!

The Kāpiti Biodiversity Project covers four main areas:  Queen Elizabeth Park, the Paekākāriki-Pukerua Bay Escarpment, the Whareroa Farm Reserve and part of Perkins farm/Middle Run. Birds (including kororā -  blue penguins), lizards, weta, rare dune plants, stream restoration.

POG is Paekākāriki’s community gardening group. We are working together to make Paekākāriki a place of abundant organic food production - in home gardens, on berms, at the school - and have established a community orchard and garden at the North end of Tilley Rd.

A gardening group that welcomes volunteers at Paekākāriki School - gardeners and non-gardeners, parents, grandparents and non-parents. Our plant sales raise money to fund the gardening curriculum - our students learn about gardening and cooking from our experienced gardeners.

Friends of Queen Elizabeth Park are an active group who help to look after the Park’s dune, wetland and forest native plants and animals. The Friends are involved in restoration, conservation, and where possible expanding these ecosystems. They welcome new volunteers.

A Charitable Trust of volunteers which was established to protect and develop Whareroa Farm Reserve (WFR) as a reserve for environmental and heritage conservation and public enjoyment. Planting working bees, pest control, track development, guided tours.

An informal group established to help ensure a community-led approach to design of the seawall. Interested in making sure that the wealth of local knowledge, experts and ideas in Paekākāriki are utilised in planning for our future.

Committed to looking after our precious streams in Paekākāriki. Te Puka & Wainui Streams to the North, and Waikakariki Stream to the South.

A new-agey goodwill information centre based here in Paekākāriki. We hold regular full moon meditation meetings, have a library of spiritual books from a very wide range of traditions, plus we have books, prints and cards for sale.

All welcome.
For further information about events, activities and pastoral care refer www.kapitianglicans.org.nz.

A small community library on the corner of Tilley Road and Te Miti Street. Cared for and run by the community. Donate a book, grab a book, and help keep it tidy.

A new-agey goodwill information centre based here in Paekākāriki. We hold regular full moon meditation meetings, have a library of spiritual books from a very wide range of traditions, plus we have books, prints and cards for sale.

A sweet wee free library set-up on the berm. Boasts a seat for one, book-lined walls and solar powered lights Take, swap, refill, respect!

In the Tennis Club rooms you'll find our local little library. There is a good selection of books, DVDs, CDs, eBooks, jigsaws, talking books and magazines for all ages, two computers (with free wifi). Printing, photocopying, faxing and scanning available.

We recycle bikes and lend them out for a small annual fee. Our focus is sustainable transport. We have bikes of all sizes available.
Currently operating a limited service from homes, due to St Peter's Hall basement being closed. Please do not leave bikes there.

Paekākāriki Playcentre provides three sessions a week: Mon, Tues, & Friday where the focus is on child-initiated play, whānau and community. Ages birth to 6 years. Pop in and visit us!

We meet on Wednesday morning from 6.50am to 8am for mutual help with the art of speaking in public. We are focusing on sharing and developing the art of telling stories from our lives, and on the tricky act of impromptu speaking.

Community ukulele group that includes lessons for tamariki.

Members of the Wellington Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club have been flying the coastal escarpment above Paekākāriki since 1973.  When there is a gentle wind between 15 and 25 km/hr coming from between the west and north you can often see us flying above the Paekakariki Hill Road.

Team A is a Competitive team. Team B is a women's social team.
The league runs from April - October.  8 players from each team play every Wednesday night at different venues between Paekākāriki and Ōtaki.  

Paekākāriki Scout Group is a thriving community group catering for children and young people aged from 6-14 years.

No previous experience is needed and families are welcome. The club is run collectively with 5 tables. We ask members to pay an annual sub to cover hall hire: $40 per season.

Spectators are welcome at any time at the club when members are flying. There is a good vantage point on the slope running up behind the club house. If you have children with you, please make sure they do not wander off. Strictly no dogs.
Contact Ian McMillan.

The Paekākāriki Surf Lifeguards patrol Paekākāriki Beach from November through March. We have a large active membership of junior surf (7-13 years) and senior members (14 years+) & offer competitive training squads for surf sports.

New members are very welcome.
A low cost family membership allows you to take part in club days/nights with free entry in club tournaments, along with subsidised beginner level coaching for 6–18year olds, access to professional coaching + interclub. The season runs from Sept-Mar

The Paekākāriki Football Club is a big part of the community and is the only sporting club representing the village. The club has two senior teams with a mixture of different skilled players and a junior football league.

We practice Combat Hapkido, a self-defence martial art. Come and learn the discipline, get fit and empower yourself.

We meet up for mutual help in the art of speaking in public. We focus on sharing and developing the art of telling stories from our lives, and on the tricky act of impromptu speaking.

Junior football training and games from age 4 up.

Friendly atmosphere for you and the family to enjoy! We show the odd rugby match and run a fully stocked bar. Our club rooms are also available for hire.

We recycle bikes and lend them out for a small annual fee. Our focus is sustainable transport. We have bikes of all sizes available.
Currently operating a limited service from homes, due to St Peter's Hall basement being closed. Please do not leave bikes there.