This week on Paekakariki’s village radio show Te Pae The Perch we celebrate Matariki with Miriama Grace Smith of Toi Wahine, Reuben Friend of Pataka and Janet Bayly from Mahara Gallery and with music from locals Matiu Te Huki, Al Witham and Apirana Taylor.

Kaya Rahman steps in after community notices to discuss a fundraiser Elephant Feast. 12noon and 6pm daily on 88.2FM and online at www.paekakariki.org.nz Your hosts Mark Amery and Justin Corbett.

Pictured Te Pae hosts Mark and Suzy Richardson at St Peter’s Church, and below Matariki leaf stitching at Paekakariki Library, and a ghostly impression of Holly Jane Ewans and Janet Holborrow playing at St Peters Hall Friday night.