Doris Zuur fills us in on Paekākāriki’s latest community food-sharing initiative – which has been a runaway success!
Pātaka Kai: give what you can – take what you need
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Paekākāriki: the implications of population growth
If Paekākāriki’s population continues to grow, Dennis Rose argues that the village will have to convert to reticulated sewage rather than septic tanks. How Paekākāriki can accommodate more people and dwellings will also need to be considered.
Site blessing and groundbreaking for new Paekākāriki Surf Club
On Saturday 9 March members of Paekākāriki Surf Lifeguards, local iwi, residents and officials, gathered to bless the site of the new surf club building. Elyse Robêrt tells us about this momentous occasion.
Predator Free Paekākāriki Drop-in session
9.30am-11.30am Sunday 24 March at St Peter’s Hall
Come on down for our Autumn trapping drop-in session, to talk about all things trapping.
Circle of Fifths presents Summer Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet!
As part of the 2024 New Zealand Fringe Festival, local producers Circle of Fifths is presenting an outdoor production of the classic Romeo and Juliet – but with a Paekākāriki twist. Staged from the 1st – 3rd March at Campbell Park, there may even be a skateboard or two.
‘Record’ number of sellers at a Village Vinyl Fair with vibe
The village of Paekākāriki on the Kāpiti Coast is preparing to break a few records at its annual Village Vinyl Fair and Dance on Saturday 10 February at St Peter’s Hall. An increasingly popular event in the Wellington region.
Predator Free Paekākāriki – a trapping success
Read MoreFrances Cherry: washing up in Paekākāriki
Judith Galtry writes on the life in Paekākāriki of her late friend, the prolific author Frances Cherry. Frances and her whanau’s life in the village from the 1960s on reveals many a story about Paekākāriki’s rich social history.
Sir Jon Trimmer’s love of Paekākāriki
Coral Trimmer shares her love for her brother, Sir Jon Trimmer, and their shared love of Paekākāriki. Listen to her chat to Sylvia Bagnall and Mark Amery on Te Pae.
Paekākāriki, how should we adapt to coastal hazards?
The Takutai Kāpiti Coastal Adaptation Panel would like to hear what you value most about our coastline and how you think it should be protected at their community workshop on 7 November (or online).