Fiona Gunter-Firth takes us on a photographic journey around the village.
Paekākāriki in pictures
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Paekākāriki Film Wins Award
The short horror film S(p)lash, filmed and produced in Paekākāriki, took the award for Best Sound Design at the recent Te Whanganui-a-Tara finals of the 48 Hour Film Competition. Sam Buchanan, who features in the film, tells us more.
Betty Perkins remembered
At a St Peter’s Hall memorial service in June 2024, Leo Watson, a former resident of Paekākāriki, fondly remembers Betty Ann Perkins (1940 – 2024) and her many endeavours, both in Paekākāriki and further afield.
May 2024 catch report
Registering your traps and recording catches on Trap.NZ helps us monitor the success of the project and identify any areas we need to focus on.
Paekākāriki survey and magazine is here!
Expect to hear from a neighbour with a Paekakariki.nz survey and magazine over June and July.
Come sauna with me
Mark Amery on why, if you’d like to experience a gorgeous Paekākāriki community sauna this winter, you need to commit a little by 16 June to make the dream a reality!
Predator Free Paekākāriki April catch report
A busy April, including 2 weasels in the village.
ANZAC Day 2024: Paekākāriki soldiers remembered
Ian McGibbon’s memorial address at the recent ANZAC Day event commemorates some of the young Paekākāriki men who served in World War I.
Rewilding Paekākāriki: bringing back the forests
From bare hills to regenerating bush, the spaces around Paekākāriki are gradually becoming rewilded, restoring the native fauna and flora. Paul Callister tells us more.
Pātaka Kai: give what you can – take what you need
Doris Zuur fills us in on Paekākāriki’s latest community food-sharing initiative – which has been a runaway success!