Our Stories

Algernon, Denis Glover’s Dog

A look into the world of Algernon, the canine chum of illustrious poet Denis Glover. Algy lived in Paekākāriki for the duration of his short ...

Tuesday 11 August, 2026

Poetry

Tea, Biscuits and Poetry by the Sea

An enchanted afternoon spent in the company of four fabulous poets.

Friday 07 August, 2026

Community

Village Health Hub – Blessing and Viewing

On Sunday morning, 26 July, the newly restored Village Health Hub on Beach Road received a blessing and was open to view. Read here about ...

Tuesday 28 July, 2026

Community

The Great Wattle Battle on the Station Escarpment

Weeds are threatening to take over the former Perkins farm. But Ngā Uruora is fighting back.

Sunday 05 July, 2026

Community

The Tool Library: A Resounding Success!

Here is an update on the progress of Paekākāriki ‘s Tool Library launched in January and already a huge success.

Tuesday 30 June, 2026

Official Stuff Stories

Paekākāriki Community Board June 2026 hui – recaps

This month’s update includes a recap on both the June 8th Paekākāriki Community Board hui and the June 10th Council meeting. June 8th meeting of ...

Monday 22 June, 2026

Community

Having fun in Queen Elizabeth Park shouldn’t be this destructive!

Dirt bikes are damaging important ecological and cultural sites in Queen Elizabeth Park.

Tuesday 16 June, 2026

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Paekākāriki gets a Village Health Hub

Starting from August, Paekākāriki will have a GP in the village one afternoon a week for those currently not enrolled. Other health practitioners are also ...

Sunday 07 June, 2026

Village News

Paekākāriki gets a Village Health Hub

Sunday 07 June, 2026

NZ Post Reprieve Short-lived – Post Boxes to be Lost

Wednesday 01 April, 2026

Paekākāriki looks to its community to help with the housing crisis

Monday 23 March, 2026

Paekākāriki Tool Library Opening with a Tool Drive

Monday 26 January, 2026

Listen: KCDC candidates in discussion plus Paekākāriki voting info

Wednesday 01 October, 2025

An update on the Argentine ants of Paekākāriki

Saturday 27 September, 2025

Matariki History Weekend: audio and images

Monday 30 June, 2025

Mining for Treasure at the Paekākāriki Book Fair

Saturday 28 June, 2025

Paekākāriki’s Legendary Book Fair 2025

Tuesday 27 May, 2025

Te Āhuru Mōwai to Build 10 Rental Houses in Paekākāriki

Monday 28 April, 2025

Index of Authors

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Paekakariki 88.2FM DJ Luke Eastell in his hallway.

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Mark Amery, Sarah Bainbridge, Harriet Bright, Nik Bullard, Sam Buchanan, Vanessa Crowe, Amy Delahunty, Kate Drury, Kirsten Drysdale, Anja Foley, Rob Hack, Gilbert Haisman, Dinah Hawken, Shona Jaunas, Erica Julian, Michael Keith, Tina McIvor, Andy McKay, Maria McMillan, Jan Nisbet, Vicky Noon, Carolyn Parker, Meryl Richards, Liana Stupples, Apirana Taylor, Louise Thornley, Mercedes Webb-Pullman, and Carlos Wedde.