Paekākāriki Community Board

14/06/2026

He panui tēnei ki te hāpori o Paekākāriki.

This week following our community board meeting I (Kelsey) resigned as Chair of our board as my whānau will be moving to Ōtaki. This wasn’t a decision we made lightly with my partners family having lived here for decades and wanting to raise our children here but with house prices being what they are we’ve had to make the hard decision.

I have loved holding this important role within the village, particularly the relationships I’ve built with many people and groups but I believe it’s in the best interest of this community to have the chair of our board living in the village - it’s easier to be across any issues when you walk/drive past them regularly and can chat to people down at the dairy!

I will still be on the board and we will still be in the village every week for Playcentre and
Elyse (the deputy chair) will be stepping into the chair role. Our deputy chair will be elected at the next community board meeting.

Nei ra te mihi ki a koutou, te tino hāpori ❤️

Kelsey

11/06/2026

At today's council meeting a motion was put forward by Councillor Laracy to review the council's climate emergency declaration. We heard from our community in the lead up to the hui, and again at Tuesday's Board meeting where we made clear our position as a Board: that we opposed the motion. Today Deputy Chair Elyse Robert and Councillor Himiona Grace spoke against the motion before council. We acknowledge the efforts of Paekākāriki residents Christian, Christina, and Lucy, who delivered their arguments against this motion during the public speaking time.

The motion went to a vote and was supported solely by Cr Laracy, resultingly the motion was not passed and no review will be conducted.

You can view the debate via the recording at the link:

10/06/2026

Have your say about the proposed local government reforms.
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1EYTrvCkQw/

09/06/2026

The Government is proposing major changes to local government. These changes could have long-term implications for Kāpiti, so it’s important our community speaks up now. Have your say and share your feedback https://haveyoursay.kapiticoast.govt.nz/LocalGovernmentReform

Feedback closes at midnight, Tuesday 30 June.

Tell us what matters most to you to help shape Council's thinking and inform a response for the Simplifying Local Government Head Start pathway. Give feedback and help shape future council services and representation.

07/06/2026

Meeting of the community board tomorrow 7pm at St Peter's.

All welcome to attend. If you'd like a spot in public speaking time please register on the sheet at the door.

Agenda at the link

Stay updated on upcoming council meetings. Join the public gallery for open participation in sessions.

04/06/2026

Next phase of SH59 roadworks about to begin.
SH59 CLOSED between Paremata and Paekākāriki (near the Fisherman’s Table restaurant). Traffic should detour via SH1 Transmission Gully.
Drivers and residents can expect to see traffic management set up from 7 pm each night.
Ongoing until mid to late June - Sunday to Thursday nights, 8pm - 4:30am
https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic-bulletins/update-next-phase-of-state-highway-59-road-works-about-to-begin-progress-report

03/06/2026

Next week Tuesday
June meeting of the Paekākāriki community board, 7pm at St Peter's. Check out the agenda at the link

Stay updated on upcoming council meetings. Join the public gallery for open participation in sessions.

27/05/2026

📣Kāpiti Good Sorts award nominations close this Sunday 31 May at 5pm.
Do you know a good sort in our community who deserves some recognition?

The Kāpiti Good Sorts Awards recognise individual residents who’ve made a lasting impact in the community. It’s about celebrating our local heroes – those who care about our community and work hard to make a difference for those who call Kāpiti home.

Kāpiti Good Sorts Awards are awarded to individuals who show kotahitanga (community spirit) by:

Taha Rangatira - leading by example, through compassion and kindness, to support and serve our communities.
Taha Manaaki - enhancing the wellbeing of vulnerable people in our community.
Taha whānau - creating new ways to help our communities be safe, healthy, thriving, and connected.

Kāpiti Good Sorts and Community Awards

24/05/2026

Nominations for the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards are open until 31 May 2026. Every year, Wellington Airport and the five local councils come together to recognise the work carried out by community groups in the wider Wellington region. The focus of the awards is to celebrate volunteers for their valuable contribution to society.

Community groups or members of the public are invited to nominate any not-for-profit group or organisation working in the interests of the community.

Further info on their website and page https://www.facebook.com/WellingtonAirportCommunityAwards/

Celebrating the contribution of volunteers to community groups across the Wellington Region.