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From containers to clubhouse: Surf clubhouse build starts
Stage one of the construction of new surf clubrooms in Paekākāriki is under way.
Surviving rips: Lifeguards teach ocean safety at Paekākāriki
Paekākāriki lifeguards are hosting an event to educate the public on rips.
School's nursery sale supports gardening programme
The Mother's Day sale is one of two the school holds each year.
Rainbow signs celebrate village's inclusivity
'Rainbow colours are a symbol of inclusion, and that means so much for our residents.'
Couple get stuck into historic Paekākāriki building restoration project
Sharon and Stephen Bryant are restoring the building back to its former glory.
Special publication concludes series of books about Paekākāriki
Last book is the 'best one we've done'.
Determined railway workers' advocate honoured
“Little wins on behalf of real people" drove New Year Honours recipient.
Cause for celebration: Toi Mahara set for grand opening
The new art gallery in Waikanae is set to be a major drawcard.
Talented artist followed her heart and developed own style
Sonia Savage's artworks have wide appeal.
Eighth Paekākāriki booklet released
The booklet focuses on past people linked with Paekākāriki.
'You want to fight?': Sentence for random train station attack
The victim had just had a family member die the day before he was randomly assaulted.
Tabby's misadventure features in new children's book
"... we hope to encourage youngsters to reflect on their own behaviour."
Surf lifesaving club in danger of closure if new building cannot be funded
The Paekākāriki Surf Lifeguards need to raise $5 million for their new clubrooms.
Millions spent clearing huge slip in Pukerua Bay
The slip would have crippled the capital if it happened earlier in the year.
Driver hits fallen tree on Paekākāriki Hill Road
It is understood Paekākāriki Hill Road is closed as the tree is removed.
Remutaka Hill road to close overnight for storm clean up
Waka Kotahi says road users will have to wait to be escorted over the hill.
Thomas Coughlan: Forget poor, 'squeezed middle' what it's all about
National has quietly changed the goalposts of the "cost-of-living crisis".
Transmission Gully: Motorists complain of chipped, cracked windscreens on new motorway
The road has opened, and police have already ticketed a number of people too.
Delight as landmark Paekākāriki building gets makeover
"The owners have done a hell of a lot of work."
Reports of injuries after car rolls on SH1 near Paekākāriki, Wellington
Southbound lane blocked, motorists asked to avoid the area.
Bumper-to-bumper: Motorists told to allow extra time in heavy holiday traffic
AA says 100 lives could be saved each year if road improvements were made.
Main highway to Wellington now open after slip blocked traffic in both directions
A slip came down near Pukerua Bay on SH59, closing the road in both directions.
Two injured in early morning crash, Wellington commuters warned of traffic delays
The crash site has been cleared but the traffic remains.
50km/h speed limit across Auckland harbour bridge
The Wellington region is under a strong wind warning until at least 7pm today.
Road near Wellington reopens after crash
One person is in Wellington Hospital in a stable condition.
Homes evacuated after flooding; main road out of Wellington partially reopened
Traffic is backed up and homes inundated after heavy rain in the capital.