Part one in a Paekakariki.nz series looking at the whenua in relationship to Ngāti Haumia ki Paekākāriki, Thane Maxwell, local historian, in partnership with the Farrell whānau, takes us on an historical journey of iwi hikoi and land loss in our region.
How Paekākāriki keeps informed and gets emergency prepared: the results of our 2024 survey are in
Earlier this year, Paekākāriki Informed Community Inc surveyed the village to gain feedback on village comms and participation. Here’s a summary of the results.
Captain Sanderson’s House for Sale: A heritage opportunity for Paekākāriki?
The former Paekākāriki home of Captain Val Sanderson, founder of Forest & Bird, is shortly to go on the market, according to real estate company Harcourts. The current owner has put considerable effort into looking after the cottage and its trees, keeping the character of the original building and the Sanderson plantings. But there are no legal protections in place to prevent the house being demolished and the trees removed.
Introducing Paekākāriki’s Bitchin’ Bingo Queen: Tineke van der Cam
This year’s Paekākāriki FM infamous disco on Saturday February 15 (7pm-11pm) features an unusual village debut: Beats by Bingo: seated bingo (dancing optional) based on recognising snatches of songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond. Jude Galtry introduces your host: new resident Mistress Viv
Keeping Ahi Kā – the responsibility we have for the land we live on
Mark Amery outlines the history of land at the northern end of Paekākāriki, whose alienation from the whānau of Miriona Mutu Mira Budge of Ngāti Haumia ki Paekākāriki has seen community members working with landowners to see a site for her house at the end Wainui stream found.
Important announcement! Newsletter pause and call for help for 2025
Paekākāriki.nz is calling for fresh energy as it is forced to end its paid editorial position this December.
What are you looking at? The Paekākāriki Seascape
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.
Excavate the past during the Heritage Festival
The Kāpiti Coast will come alive over the weekend of 9 – 10 November as the Kāpiti Coast Heritage Festival (part of Wellington Heritage Festival) and the Art Trail coincide. Paekākāriki attractions include the Station Museum and Steam Inc. – also check out the Art Trail, which begins 02 November as Paekākāriki is well represented!
Paekākāriki School tamariki get predator-free creative
Tamariki in Ngā Kākāno at Paekākāriki School got creative recently and wrote a story based around the theme of ‘predators and me’. Some great stories turned up – here’s a selection of them.
Seven Years and the Fight for Queer Joy Continues
Our village’s pride and joy, The Paekākāriki Pride Festival is fast approaching. Val Little tells us how to get your dose of aroha and Rainbow good times over Labour Weekend.