Ngāti Haumia ki Paekākāriki: hikoi and land loss

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.

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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.

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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!

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