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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
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Paekākāriki ANZAC Day commemorations 2026

Images by Bob Zuur featuring many notable residents and a remarkable address by Ian McGibbon ONZM with a focus on the Korean War and today's ...
Sunday 17 May, 2026
Community

Remembering John Baxter

A tribute to respected painter, writer, thinker and carer of both his parents’ remarkable literary legacies, John Baxter (Taranaki, Te Whakatōhea).
Monday 11 May, 2026
Community

Paekākāriki’s Blue Plaque

Paekākāriki now has a Blue Plaque honouring a famous inhabitant, Captain Val Sanderson. It's the only official Blue Plaque on the Kāpiti Coast. Images: Bob ...
Tuesday 05 May, 2026
Official Stuff Stories

Recap: Paekākāriki Community Board meeting of 28 April 2026

A community board meeting was held on Tuesday 28 April at 7pm. All board members were present, alongside council staff representatives.  Key items discussed Relationship ...
Monday 04 May, 2026

Village News

ANZAC Day 2025 Memorial Address

Monday 28 April, 2025
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Paekākāriki School pool (re)opened

Thursday 27 March, 2025
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Introducing three Paekākāriki angels

Monday 03 March, 2025
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Captain Sanderson’s House for Sale: A heritage opportunity for Paekākāriki?

Tuesday 04 February, 2025
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Tell us your tail

Thursday 18 July, 2024
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Paekākāriki Film Wins Award

Tuesday 16 July, 2024
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May 2024 catch report

Thursday 20 June, 2024
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Predator Free Paekākāriki April catch report

Monday 20 May, 2024
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Rewilding Paekākāriki: bringing back the forests

Friday 26 April, 2024
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Paekākāriki: the implications of population growth

Thursday 28 March, 2024
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Index of Authors

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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.