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
Behold The Live New Things
After an explosive beginning, Paekākāriki band The New Things go live in their founding village September 24 and Wellington October 7. Here's Mark Amery with the words and radio interview, Kirsten Drysdale with the camera. Band The New Things are, as their label tells you, a new thing on the … [Read more...] about Behold The Live New Things
The Paekākāriki seawall renewal: phase one
Tim Barlow is lead concept developer for the artwork that will accompany the first stage of the renewed seawall. He updates us on where the project is at, how mana whenua and others are involved and the kaupapa behind the mahi. In late 2021 the Kāpiti Coast District Council announced plans to … [Read more...] about The Paekākāriki seawall renewal: phase one
SH59 to re-open on 15 September
Waka Kotahi updates us on the state of SH59 and its imminent opening. Contractors are now clearing the major roadworks site on State Highway 59 north of Pukerua Bay ahead of its reopening on Thursday 15 September 2022 at 5.30 am. The section of the state highway between Paekākāriki and … [Read more...] about SH59 to re-open on 15 September
Pae Kai: ka pai kai!
Dayll McCahon had a vision to help feed community members in times of need. She tells how this vision came to fruition with the creation of Pae Kai and its delicious meals. The idea of Pae Kai came to me in May 2019 while reading online about a group of people in the Moutere area. They were … [Read more...] about Pae Kai: ka pai kai!
Update on SH59 coast road closure
Wellington Transport Alliance is the highway maintenance partnership of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Fulton Hogan and WSP engineering consultants. Here is an update on the repair work required for SH59 between Fishermans Table and Pukerua Bay. Since the slip on Friday 19 August, the coast … [Read more...] about Update on SH59 coast road closure
Only in Paekākāriki does campaigning get this arty
Mark Amery notices Maria McMillan's arty campaign hoardings and Maria tells us her priorities on Paekākāriki.FM's 'Te Pae' community show. Not only have mysterious hoardings gone up in Paekākāriki with a spray-painted black question mark, but Maria McMillan - standing for a district-wide … [Read more...] about Only in Paekākāriki does campaigning get this arty
Robin White: Te Papa exhibition and Paekākāriki connection
Judith Galtry highlights the strong connection Robin White had to Paekākāriki and the creative people she knew here. Her exhibition, Robin White: Something Is Happening Here, is on at Te Papa Tongarewa until 18 September 2022. Robin White: Something Is Happening Here is a beautifully … [Read more...] about Robin White: Te Papa exhibition and Paekākāriki connection
A recycled garden shed: a dream come true
Maree White shares her story of how a dream came true - building a garden shed out of recycled materials. Ever since I was a four-year-old tottering along behind my grandad in his garden and glasshouse, eating the grapes and tomatoes as we went, I was hooked on gardening, and dreamed one day to … [Read more...] about A recycled garden shed: a dream come true
Beware the kororā!
Vivienne Jeffs asks us to look out for our local taonga, the kororā (little blue penguin), as they come ashore to nest and reminds us how we can help protect them. Paekākāriki residents please be alert: kororā - little blue penguins - are starting to come ashore to nest on your beach right … [Read more...] about Beware the kororā!