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Ngāti Haumia ki Paekākāriki: hikoi and land loss

Thane Maxwell and the Farrell whānau

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

Sally Heppenstall and Mark Amery

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.

Important announcement! Newsletter pause and call for help for 2025

Mark Amery

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

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

Elspeth McIntyre

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

Whaea Loutje, Immy, Tara, Iris and Kairah

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

Jessica Barnes

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.

The last hermit of Paekākāriki

Judith Galtry

Local history writer, Judith Galtry, lived next door to who she describes as the last hermit in Paekākāriki for many years. She shares her neighbour’s complex story with insight and compassion. Read an excerpt here then the full article on Newsroom.

Rangi Mārie Peace Festival returns to Paekākāriki

Mishy Rikihana-Vieira

To celebrate peace and commemorate Parihaka, Himiona Grace and Julia Truscott are creating a major Paekākāriki event – their second Rangi Mārie Peace Festival, 22- 23 November.

Hilary Baxter: Nothing humdrum about Hilary

Judith Galtry

Hilary Baxter, a powerful but not widely recognised poet, was a Paekākāriki identity. Judith Galtry has updated her original story with new content and we share it here.