In pictures: Paekākāriki winners at Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards 2022

Paekākāriki groups and individuals were well represented at the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards 2022.

Education & Child/Youth Development

Winner - Paekākāriki Surf Life Saving Club — **Education & Child/Youth Development**: Winner – Paekākāriki Surf Life Saving Club
Photo: Jack Penman

**Art & Culture**: Winner – Paekākāriki Station Precinct Trust
Photo: Jack Penman

**Heritage & Environment**: Runner Up – Paekākāriki FM
Photo: Jack Penman

Paekākāriki community legend Graham Coe was also recognised with a nomination for a Civic Award, recognising his immense contribution.

Te Rakauoteora Te Maipi, more commonly known as Koro Don, received this year’s Mayoral Award for his services to the council and the Kāpiti community.
Photo: Jack Penman

All of the Kāpiti winners at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti.
Photo: Jack Penman

KĀPITI FINALISTS

Energise Ōtaki Charitable Trust
Friday Food Share
Kaibosh Kāpiti-Horowhenua Volunteers
Kāpiti Art Studio
Kāpiti Aviation Museum
Kāpiti Bears Rugby League Club
Kāpiti Branch Good Bitches Baking
Kāpiti Kindness Trust
Kāpiti Kiwis Peer Support Group
Kāpiti Softball Club
Kāpiti Youth Support
Kiwi Community Assistance
L’Arche Kapiti
Ngā Manu Trust – Practical Conservation Studies Course with Paraparaumu College and Waikanae Rotary
Ōtaki Floral Art and Garden Group
Paekākāriki FM
Paekākāriki Station Precinct Trust
Paekākāriki Surf Life Saving Club
Parenting through the Storm
parkrun Kāpiti
Pickle Pot Be-In
The Nest Collective Kāpiti Branch
The Sunflower Group Kāpiti
Waikanae Bowling Club

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