Paekākāriki Film Festival! – DRESS UP! 5.30 Sunday 29 June 2025
It’s the last week and it’s a DRESS UP – Sunset Boulevard!
The Haka Party Incident – 5.30pm Sun 22 June
The Haka Party Incident 2024 Sun 22 June 5.30pm St Peter’s Hall Directed by Katie Wolfe In 1979, group of young Māori and Pasifika activists sought to stop Pākehā students at the University of Auckland performing a parody of haka each capping week. Unfortunately, the consequences for those activists were severe – many were convicted of crimes. Director […]
Matariki & Paekākāriki History Weekend – Fri 20 to Sun 22 June
Matariki & Early Paekākāriki History Exhibition & Talks St Peter’s Village Hall – Friday 20 – Sunday 22 June – 11am-4pm Paekākāriki Station Museum presents an exhibition showcasing the early history of Paekākāriki – as well as celebrating Matariki – through stories, speakers, displays, poetry and film – giving you a glimpse into the rich cultural […]
Paekākāriki Film Wins Award
The short horror film S(p)lash, filmed and produced in Paekākāriki, took the award for Best Sound Design at the recent Te Whanganui-a-Tara finals of the 48 Hour Film Competition. Sam Buchanan, who features in the film, tells us more.
Say a Paekākāriki Ave Maria!
Introducing local filmmaker Celestina Sumby’s 1980s Paekākāriki party people production!