Paekākāriki resident Florrie Ward passed away on 19th March 2020 aged 103. Her daughters, Claire Pinfold and Ronda Thompson, share with us her extraordinary life and character.
Remembering Florrie: Florence Louisa Ward
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Interior world: a community photo-essay of life in isolation
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Louve Pharand-Doucet is a young French Canadian student passionate about music, feminism and photography. She moved with her family in 2018 to New Zealand for a new adventure. She wants her works to show the diversity and beauty that is all around us, everyday.
Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre proposed for Emerald Glen Road
NZ Transport Agency’s plan for a souped-up version of a truck weigh station, planned for land at the start of Emerald Glen Road, has hit some wobbles as locals and the Paekākāriki Community Board express their disappointment at the lack of consultation.
Where does a poem come from?
Paekākāriki writer Rob Hack on what motivates anyone to write a poem, or become a poet.
The Paekākāriki Green Dream: Realising a Community Orchard and Garden Project
What is happening in our newest community space? A welcome for you to join in, plus a short history in images and words of the journey it took to get here.
Meet the locals #4
Meet Gilbert, Kamala and Jon.
Kahe Te-Rau-o-te-Rangi: A celebration of art and wāhine toa
More than 50 Paekākāriki School students along with community artist, Rachel Benefield, were at the unveiling of their two newest panels celebrating the story of Paekākāriki’s famous wāhine, Kahe Te-Rau-o-te-Rangi.
Remembering a Community Champion
Allie Webber remembers John Porter — a man deeply rooted in community values.
Scoreboards & brawls
Jenny Clarke gives us a run-down of recent celebrations of Paekākāriki’s sporting history with images by Mick Finn.