On Monday 23 September, more than 50 Paekākāriki School students along with community artist, Rachel Benefield, were at the unveiling of their two newest panels celebrating the story of Paekākāriki’s famous wāhine, Kahe Te-Rau-o-te-Rangi. School children have been working with Rachel Benefield to … [Read more...] about Kahe Te-Rau-o-te-Rangi: A celebration of art and wāhine toa
Scoreboards & brawls
Jenny Clarke gives us a run-down of recent celebrations of Paekākāriki's sporting history with images by Mick Finn. There is always plenty for Paekakariki residents to do and see. The History Day on September 15 was a splendid opportunity to gather in St Peter's Hall to learn about the … [Read more...] about Scoreboards & brawls
Lake Hallow: A Village Pond with Spears, Bones and Pleasure Boats
Waterways once reached from Paekākāriki to Waikanae and it was said the waterways between the sandhills were so numerous that canoes could be paddled between the settlements. In 1855 an 8.2 earthquake, centred in the Wairarapa, radically changed these waterways. The area was uplifted … [Read more...] about Lake Hallow: A Village Pond with Spears, Bones and Pleasure Boats
For Preservation
Jenny Clark writes about the heritage of our Beach Road buildings and the merit in saving them. Paekākāriki is a village in every sense of the word. Its geographical position — bounded by steep hills, the ocean and Queen Elizabeth Park — make it a distinct entity, unlikely to be … [Read more...] about For Preservation