Judith Galtry embarks on an exploration of marine monikers to figure out the correct designation for the body of water that we can see from our shores. Denis Glover, New Zealand poet extraordinaire and onetime Paekākāriki resident, had a Royal Navy and sailing background. He also wrote many … [Read more...] about What are you looking at? The Paekākāriki Seascape
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
Hilary Baxter: Nothing humdrum about Hilary
Hilary Baxter, a powerful but not widely recognised poet, was a Paekākāriki identity. Judith Galtry has updated her original story with new content and we share it here. Hilary came from illustrious literary stock. Her parents, James K. Baxter and Jacqueline C. Baxter (née Sturm) were both … [Read more...] about Hilary Baxter: Nothing humdrum about Hilary
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
Tell us your tail
Predator Free Paekākāriki has heard some great tales over the years. Share yours and go in the draw to win one of our prizes - one of two trapping tunnel packages, or a jar of premium Fix and Fogg human consumable peanut butter, kindly donated by Paekākāriki Village Grocery Store. Submit your tale … [Read more...] about Tell us your tail
Paekākāriki in pictures
Fiona Gunter-Firth takes us on a photographic journey around the village. I studied photography in my late teens using a 35mm film camera and worked for a short time in darkrooms. I left photography behind as my passion was film, only back in the 1970s women were not welcome in the New Zealand … [Read more...] about Paekākāriki in pictures
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
Betty Perkins remembered
At a St Peter's Hall memorial service in June 2024, Leo Watson, a former resident of Paekākāriki, fondly remembers Betty Ann Perkins (1940 - 2024) and her many endeavours, both in Paekākāriki and further afield. E te whaea, e te poutokomanawa o te hapori nei, haere atu rā. E te whanau pani, kei … [Read more...] about Betty Perkins remembered