After three summers closed the Paekākāriki School pool has reopened. Jude Walcott looks at its rich history. The day was warm and sunny, the school pool crystal clear and inviting as a group of children, parents, teachers and invited guests gathered recently for the official reopening of the … [Read more...] about Paekākāriki School pool (re)opened
How Paekākāriki keeps informed and gets emergency prepared: the results of our 2024 survey are in
Earlier this year, Paekākāriki Informed Community Inc surveyed the village to gain feedback on village comms and participation. Here's a summary of the results. Most of you have used our community website Paekākāriki.nz, 44% of you visit Paekākāriki Tauhokohoko on Facebook daily - and yet more … [Read more...] about How Paekākāriki keeps informed and gets emergency prepared: the results of our 2024 survey are in
Important announcement! Newsletter pause and call for help for 2025
Paekākāriki.nz is calling for fresh energy as it is forced to end its paid editorial position this December. After three and half dedicated years, Nik Bullard is finishing up in mid December as coordinating editor of the community website and newsletter Paekākāriki.nz. “Nik has been … [Read more...] about Important announcement! Newsletter pause and call for help for 2025
Rangi Mārie Peace Festival returns to Paekākāriki
To celebrate peace and commemorate Parihaka, Himiona Grace and Julia Truscott are creating a major Paekākāriki event - their second Rangi Mārie Peace Festival, 22- 23 November.After the success of the first festival, held on Parihaka Day 2022, event organisers Himiona Grace and Julia Truscott are … [Read more...] about Rangi Mārie Peace Festival returns to Paekākāriki
Come Gardening with Potty Potters
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