Potty Potters is a local voluntary group enabling kids to learn gardening skills at Paekākāriki School. And they need your help! Potty Potters is a group of volunteers who grow plants in the nursery at the back of Paekākāriki School. We have two big sales per year - the Saturday of Mother’s Day … [Read more...] about Come Gardening with Potty Potters
Recipients of the Mercedes Webb-Pullman Poetry Award announced
The Webb-Pullman family take great pleasure in announcing the honours for the inaugural Mercedes Webb-Pullman Poetry Award, on the theme of 'Rebellion'. Formerly of Paekākāriki, poet Mercedes Webb-Pullman passed away last year. Other residents may know her for her Paekākāriki FM radio show … [Read more...] about Recipients of the Mercedes Webb-Pullman Poetry Award announced
‘Deepest gratitude’ from whānau for support of kaumātua but a long way to go
The campaign to support Ngāti Haumia's kaumātua, Karl Farrell, has raised over $15,000 in one week - but much more is still needed. We share a message of gratitude from the Farrell whānau. Karl Farrell, kaumātua of Ngāti Haumia ki Paekākāriki, has been diagnosed with cancer and we are asking … [Read more...] about ‘Deepest gratitude’ from whānau for support of kaumātua but a long way to go
Paekākāriki Film Wins Award
The short horror film S(p)lash, filmed and produced in Paekākāriki, took the award for Best Sound Design at the recent Te Whanganui-a-Tara finals of the 48 Hour Film Competition. Sam Buchanan, who features in the film, tells us more. Directed by Paekākāriki resident Kathleen Winter, S(p)lash … [Read more...] about Paekākāriki Film Wins Award
Paekākāriki survey and magazine is here!
Expect to hear from a neighbour with a survey and magazine over June and July. Or see link below. Kia ora hapori You and other members of your household can do our vital one-off survey for emergency planning and connectedness. CLICK HERE for the survey. One of our volunteers will be coming … [Read more...] about Paekākāriki survey and magazine is here!
Come sauna with me
Mark Amery on why, if you'd like to experience a gorgeous Paekākāriki community sauna this winter, you need to commit a little by 16 June to make the dream a reality! One of my all-time favourite places is a hot community space. A place to connect, bump into friends, and share. What's … [Read more...] about Come sauna with me
Rewilding Paekākāriki: bringing back the forests
From bare hills to regenerating bush, the spaces around Paekākāriki are gradually becoming rewilded, restoring the native fauna and flora. Paul Callister tells us more. A decade or so ago, people living in or visiting Paekākāriki would have had to walk a long way before spotting a … [Read more...] about Rewilding Paekākāriki: bringing back the forests
Pātaka Kai: give what you can – take what you need
Doris Zuur fills us in on Paekākāriki's latest community food-sharing initiative - which has been a runaway success! Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwiWith your basket and my basket we will sustain the people What do you do in … [Read more...] about Pātaka Kai: give what you can – take what you need
Paekākāriki: the implications of population growth
If Paekākāriki’s population continues to grow, Dennis Rose argues that the village will have to convert to reticulated sewage rather than septic tanks. How Paekākāriki can accommodate more people and dwellings will also need to be considered. The Labour government mandated height and density … [Read more...] about Paekākāriki: the implications of population growth
Circle of Fifths presents Summer Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet!
As part of the 2024 New Zealand Fringe Festival, local producers Circle of Fifths is presenting an outdoor production of the classic Romeo and Juliet - but with a Paekākāriki twist. Staged from the 1st - 3rd March at Campbell Park, there may even be a skateboard or two. There will … [Read more...] about Circle of Fifths presents Summer Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet!