AOTANGO DUO – Mulled Wine Concert. A Journey Through Tango, World, and Classical Music

A Journey Through Tango, World, and Classical Music
Kapiti Wellbeing Fair

Local wellness for local people This is our second event as the first one was so successful. Many people commented how great it was that the practitioners featured were locals. There will be over 20 stalls, and free talks will be held on wellness subjects. There will also be food and coffee available. Free entry, […]
ANZAC Day 2025 Memorial Address

I am honoured to give the memorial address at this ceremony on the 110th anniversary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli in 1915.
Community Board Meeting
Official stuff
How Paekākāriki keeps informed and gets emergency prepared: the results of our 2024 survey are in

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

Paekākāriki.nz is calling for fresh energy as it is forced to end its paid editorial position this December.
‘Deepest gratitude’ from whānau for support of kaumātua but a long way to go

The campaign to support Ngāti Haumia’s kaumātua, Karl Farrell, has raised over $15,000 in one week – but much more is still needed. We share a message of gratitude from the Farrell whānau.
Paekākāriki survey and magazine is here!

Expect to hear from a neighbour with a Paekakariki.nz survey and magazine over June and July.
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.