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Model Train is Back

From Robina SmytheThe train is back!The model train that is. At the museum...

Railway History - Paekākāriki Station Museum – New Book

The Paekākāriki Station Museum has recently published Railway Recollections of Wellington, a book of black and white photos taken by John David Buckley who was a New Zealand Railways (NZR) worker and train driver from 1923 to 1963. JD Buckley was also an enthusiastic photographer, and this book captures some historic recollections of rail (and some road) travel and development between Wellington and Otaki mainly during the 1930s and 40s.John moved to Paekākāriki in 1934, living in one of the...

The Paekākāriki Station Museum updates its website

The Paekākāriki Station Museum now has a striking online presence via its new website, accessible at xplorepaekakariki.org.nz/Hard work and commitment by Dave Johnson, Chair of the Paekākāriki Museum Trust, and Jude Walcott, Museum Trust member, has ensured the village’s rich history is even more accessible. Whether you are a local history buff or a curious traveller, the new website serves as a virtual portal to the stories that shape Paekākāriki.Located in the heart of the village with...

Dennis Rose an Obituary

Long-time Paekākāriki resident Dennis Rose passed away on February 6, 2026, aged 92. While Paekākāriki locals might best remember Dennis for his ever-decreasing walking circuits of the village, Dennis leaves behind a legacy of research. This includes his efforts to find Pouawha.Long-time Paekākāriki resident Dennis Rose passed away on February 6, aged 92. He had just moved into Coastal Villas, after 40 years living on the beachfront in Ames Street.Paekākāriki locals might best remember D...

Matariki & Early Paekākāriki History Exhibition & Talks

The last major exhibition arranged by the Paekākāriki Station Museum was held over Matariki weekend in June 2025. The exhibition showcased the early history of Paekākāriki - as well as celebrating Matariki - through stories, speakers, displays, poetry and film. A glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the area. (There are ongoing smaller exhibitions on display at the Station Museum on the railway platform). For more photos and links to recordings of some of the talks, please visit t...

Michael OLeary spent six months researching his new book about Paekākāriki

Michael O'Leary with a copy of Paekākāriki - An Appreciation....

Local History Goes On Display

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Historic figures feature in new text

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Back In The Day : Paekākāriki

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United States Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band

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Mini Car Club Group Visit

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Community Awards - 2022

Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards 2022...

Transmission Gully Middle Run remembered in new exhibition

Natasha Perkins at the Paekākāriki Station Museum with the exhibition featuring the farm her family used to own and through which Transmission Gully now runs. Photo / Rosalie Willis...

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New Exhibit at Paekakariki Station Museum

KAPITI NEWS 11 Mar, 2021By: Rosalie WillisBill Carson had 'the smallest chemist with the biggest stock', a legacy which has now been written into history with the Paekākāriki Station Museum creating a space dedicated to sharing his story.Owning what was believed to be the only chemist from Plimmerton to Levin for many years, Bill Carson became a deeply loved and respected member of the community, running his chemist on Beach Rd, Paekākāriki, from the 1930s until closing shop in 1981."Yo...

Railways cups and saucers an important part of NZ rail history

Dave Johnson, left, and Michael O'Leary, with a new railways book. Photo / David Haxton...

Paekākāriki School history book written by Michael O'Leary

Author and historian Michael O'Leary with Paekākāriki School principal Julia Bevin. Photo / Rosalie Willis...

Paekākāriki sign honouring Christian Cullen back to its best

In front of a restored sign is, from left, Sophie Handford, Jess Hortop, Jenny Clark, Holly Ewens, Tina Pope and Ian Clark. Photo / David Haxton...

Waitangi Day - Campbell Park

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Paekakariki History Day

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RailLand - A Tour Celebrating Passenger Rail in Aotearoa

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Treaty exhibition makes its way around the Kāpiti Coast

Following the launch of a multimedia exhibition showcasing the journey of the Treaty of Waitangi through the Kāpiti Coast District, Council is taking the show on the road.The display, Te Tiriti: 'Me huri whakamuri, ka titiro whakamua', was launched on Waitangi Day and focuses on the relationship and significance of the Treaty of Waitangi to the Kāpiti Coast.Mayor K Gurunathan says that the exhibition – featuring a printed historical account, photographs, maps, and a documentary of interviews...

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