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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The last hermit of Paekākāriki

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.

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Tell us your tail

Predator Free Paekākāriki has heard some great tales over the years. Share yours and go in the draw to win one of our prizes – one of two trapping tunnel packages, or a jar of premium Fix and Fogg human consumable peanut butter, kindly donated by Paekākāriki Village Grocery Store. Submit your tale by 5pm Sunday 11 August to be in to win!

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