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588:. At the height of the occupation there were over 20,000 Americans stationed in the region, significantly outnumbering locals. The camps were used for training purposes, as well as rest and recreation for those returning from the Pacific combat zone. Paekākāriki's steep surrounding hills proved suitable terrain for marching and mortar practice, whilst its beaches were used to stage amphibian invasions. They were the scene of an unfortunate tragedy in June 1943 when a landing craft was swamped by a wave during a nighttime training exercise. Nine men drowned in the heavy surf according to official figures; local rumour put the toll higher. The incident was not reported at the time due to wartime censorship provisions. 482: 738: 43: 550:, the North Island's most important line. In 1917, NZR withdrew dining cars from its passenger trains due to World War I economic difficulties and Paekākāriki became a main refreshment stop on the trip north; originally a temporary measure, the dining cars did not return for decades and Paekākāriki's status remained until the 1960s. 680:. There were 711 households, comprising 831 males and 915 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.91 males per female. The median age was 44.9 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 327 people (18.7%) aged under 15 years, 222 (12.7%) aged 15 to 29, 930 (53.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 267 (15.3%) aged 65 or older. 728:
Of those at least 15 years old, 573 (40.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 126 (8.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $ 35,800, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 339 people (23.9%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of
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was electrified and at Paekakariki engines were changed, with a steam engine depot at Paekakariki. Electrified commuter services were also extended to Paekakariki. The locomotive depot gradually declined in importance due to changing motive power, and nowadays only
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Paekākāriki is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a small urban area and covers 6.15 km (2.37 sq mi). It had an estimated population of 1,830 as of June 2023, with a population density of 298 people per km.
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While the American base in Paekākāriki was only in existence for a few years it had an important and lingering impact on the region. Several local place names remain as reminders of this wartime presence.
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Street, for example, commemorates one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific War which locally based marines fought in directly after the camps were abandoned in October 1943.
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Before the 2023 census, Paekākāriki had a smaller boundary, covering 5.89 km (2.27 sq mi). Using that boundary, Paekākāriki had a population of 1,746 at the
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has been established to manage the station area, including the museum and Steam Incorporated's depot, and firmly establish it as a historical and tourist attraction.
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was completed, and Paekākāriki became an important stop on the journey. In 1908, the line was incorporated into the national network of the
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those at least 15 was that 702 (49.5%) people were employed full-time, 267 (18.8%) were part-time, and 48 (3.4%) were unemployed.
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Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 68.9% had no religion, 19.9% were
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was stationed as a marine in Paekākāriki during World War II. He drew on his experiences there when writing his first novel
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Paekākāriki School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of 118 as of August 2024.
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by the mouth of the Wainui steam at the northern end of Paekākāriki. Te Rauparaha, whose pa was on nearby
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railway run close together between the coast and hills. Paekākāriki is also served by the nearby
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Paekākāriki's history has been intimately linked with the railway, and there is a museum at the
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During the Second World War Paekākāriki served as a major base for US Marines fighting in the
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and elects the Paekākāriki Community Board, one of the Council's four community boards.
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can mean 'parakeet perch'. Though usually written in English without macrons, the
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The percentage of people born overseas was 21.5, compared with 27.1% nationally.
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by the Simmonds Brothers, entitled: "Paekakariki: Center of the Universe".
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defeated and expelled the earlier inhabitants and claimed the region for
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climbs towards Porirua; to the north the plains extend inland from the
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and became part of the North Island Main Trunk linking Wellington and
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Paekākāriki lies on a narrowing of the thin coastal plain between the
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perch". Paekākāriki had a population of 1,665 at the time of the
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depot is now the location of "The Engine Shed", the base of
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2013 Census QuickStats about a place  : Paekākāriki
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Prior to European settlement, the area was contested by
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From 1940 the line south to Wellington through the new
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It lies 22 km (14 mi) north of 1975: 1380:The US Marines in Kāpiti, New Zealand, 1942–1944 1365:"c1911 view of Paekakariki from cliffs to south" 1138:"Queen Elizabeth Park : Resource Statement" 1072:The Kapiti Coast: Maori History and Place Names 1160: 1158: 1001:"Notice of Approved Official Geographic Names" 1450: 622: 1227:"Paekākāriki School Official School Website" 1219: 1166:"Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census" 672:, an increase of 78 people (4.7%) since the 16:Settlement in Wellington Region, New Zealand 1155: 940: 938: 356:, New Zealand, and one of the northernmost 1457: 1443: 1984:Populated places in the Wellington Region 1055:p. 119 (Wellington, Southern Press, 1972) 985:Williams, Herbert W. (1971). "Kākāriki". 534:commemorating this heritage. In 1886 the 368:and 45 km (28 mi) northeast of 984: 969: 935: 803:An album entitled "Paekakariki Moon" by 736: 480: 395:and the Akatarawa Ranges (a spur of the 1259: 1237: 1069: 766:The town was featured in the 1999 song 536:Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company 1976: 1171:2018 Census place summary: Paekākāriki 825: 823: 821: 785:The town also appeared in an animated 1438: 1086:"US Forces in New Zealand: The camps" 1074:. Wellington: Reed. pp. 152–153. 1065: 1063: 1061: 760: 1322: 970:Williams, Herbert W. (1971). "Pae". 1357:Paekakariki in the land of the Tiki 818: 776:"Paekakariki, the land of the Tiki" 745:Paekākāriki is administered by the 732: 242:6.15 km (2.37 sq mi) 189:Greater Wellington Regional Council 13: 1948:Paekakariki Station Precinct Trust 1764:Charles Fleming Retirement Village 1373:"c1951 views south of Paekakariki" 1058: 987:A Dictionary of the Maori Language 972:A Dictionary of the Maori Language 617: 575:Paekakariki Station Precinct Trust 515:and their allies. Ngāti Haumia, a 507:. During the 1820s the war leader 469:prior to 1905, but is recorded as 175: • Territorial Authority 14: 2005: 1344: 407:; at Paekākāriki the highway and 372:. The town's name comes from the 683:Ethnicities were 89.3% European/ 303: 47:Paekākāriki Beach & Township 41: 1298: 1281: 1207:. Kāpiti Coast District Council 1197: 1185:. 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Index

Paekākāriki Beach & Township
40°58′59″S 174°57′14″E / 40.983°S 174.954°E / -40.983; 174.954
Country
Region
Wellington Region
Territorial authority
Kāpiti Coast District
Electorates
Mana
Te Tai Hauāuru
Māori
Kāpiti Coast District Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council
Kāpiti Coast Mayor
Janet Holborow
Mana MP
Barbara Edmonds
Te Tai Hauāuru MP
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Postcode
Area code
Paekākāriki Hill
/ˌpkɑːkɑːˈrki/
Kāpiti Coast District
North Island
towns
Wellington
Porirua
the Wellington CBD
Māori language

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