Paekākāriki Hut
A hut constructed of local character; forging a space for community. Give or take, over time we all grow into something greater.
Start Location
Paekākāriki Community Gardens, north end of Tilley Road
Distance to Hut
200 metres
Your Directions
You’ll find the entrance to the Community Gardens at the north end of Tilley road. There is ample parking here next to the sports field. Walk up the rise, keeping to the left, through the gardens and down and under the large pine tree. Keep going to the right of the blackberry patch until you reach overgrown patch of tall fennel, forge your way through here a few metres, until you spy the hut.
Alternatively, you can walk down the track that runs alongside the gardens and enter after the blackberry patch.
Nearest Train Station
1.4km from Paekākāriki Station
Safety Notes
You’ll come across uneven ground and many trip hazards, stick to the mown pathways. Go slow and help each other, watch out for blackberry. Be sun smart, the hut is in a sunny spot with overgrown grasses which could be an allergy risk. Be careful not to trample any vegetables or fruit trees as you walk through the gardens. Take only photos and leave only footprints.
Follow the Journey
Learn more about Ngāti Haumia, the historical owners of the land the hut sits upon
Watch moments from the build (open in web browser)
See images of others who have visited
Share your hut selfies with us by using these tags:
INSTAGRAM: @UrbanHutClub
FACEBOOK: @keminiko
ANYWHERE: #UrbanHutClub
Hut credits
Designed by
Kemi Niko & Co.
Commissioned by
New Zealand Festival of the Arts
Partnered by
Springload
Ngā mihi
- Kāpiti Coast District Council
- Creative New Zealand
- New Zealand Community Trust
Built by
- Kemi Niko & Co.
- Olivia Rose Wiles
- Karl Farrell
February 2020
With Support From
- Paekākāriki Community Garden and Orchards Group
- Mark Amery
- Cory Hope
- Josh Mountjoy
- Friends of Wainui Stream
- Paekākāriki Scouts Group
- Ngāti Haumia – Levi & Karl
- Apirana Taylor
Materials Donated by
- New Zealand Festival Workshop
- Mark Amery
- Cory Hope
- Paekākāriki community