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Flip-flops and sandals lined up against a bright turquoise wall in Paekākāriki, a coastal village in New Zealand. Perfect for beach days, showcasing relaxed seaside footwear and vibrant coastal colors.
History

Lindsay C’s Life During Lockdown

Five years in, Lindsay Christopherson reflects on a lockdown in Paekākāriki by revisiting her journal.
Wednesday 20 August, 2025
Community

Tributes to kaumatua Karl Farrell

On January 25 2025, kaumatua Karl Farrell of Ngāti Haumia ki Paekākāriki died surrounded by whanau, friends and community, after a brave fight with cancer. ...
Monday 30 June, 2025
Community

Matariki History Weekend: audio and images

An account in audio and images of a rich programme on Paekākāriki history for Matariki weekend.
Monday 30 June, 2025
Community

Mining for Treasure at the Paekākāriki Book Fair

Treasure can be found everywhere, even in a pile of old books! Jennifer Martin, a Paekakariki Book Fair stalwart, tells the tale of finding an ...
Saturday 28 June, 2025
Community

Invasive Argentine ants have established in Paekākāriki

Argentinian Ants might be tiny but do not underestimate them. They are competitors for resources in the environment, outcompeting local ants and dominating the ecology ...
Friday 13 June, 2025
History

The 1996 Paekākāriki Whale Stranding: A Poem

Nearly thirty years ago, on 17 March 1996, on one of the wildest day imaginable, three massive sperm whales / parāoa stranded along the length ...
Monday 02 June, 2025
History

The Last Dance Band Gig in the old Paekākāriki Hotel

A Paekākāriki story set in the early 1970s when the village was still predominantly working class. Written by the legendary Gilbert Haisman: brilliant musician, story ...
Tuesday 27 May, 2025
Community

Paekākāriki’s Legendary Book Fair 2025

We need your books! It’s that time of year again – the Paekākāriki Book Fair has been a regular July event for several years. We ...
Tuesday 27 May, 2025

Village News

Paekākāriki – meet your candidates!

Tuesday 10 September, 2019
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New energy and expertise

Wednesday 20 February, 2019
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Giving it right back

Monday 04 February, 2019
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Te haerenga: the journey

Thursday 06 December, 2018
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Contract offered: Coordinating Editor (part-time) Paekakariki.nz

Wednesday 26 September, 2018
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Extended hours! New shows!

Thursday 17 May, 2018
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Announcing Paekākāriki.nz

Thursday 03 May, 2018
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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.