Earthworks and site clearing underway

Homestead Construction are now well underway with earthworks and site clearing. We just need the weather to play its part, and make this phase as smooth as possible.

Build Update: Let the earthworks begin!

13 April 2024 Today we had a working bee on site to clear vegetation and prepare the grounds for Mills Albert to arrive and begin site scraping. Thanks team! 15 April 2024 Today, Mills Albert arrive on site to start silt fencing, building temporary pathways and other site preparations. Next week, Homestead Construction will fence…

Groundbreaking ceremony and site blessing – Sat 9 March 9am

Groundbreaking and site blessing – 9am on Saturday 9 March A karakia and blessing by local iwi Ngāti Haumia will mark the groundbreaking of our new surf club building. We invite all members and supporters of the club to join us for a ceremony on Saturday 9 March at 9am. Morning tea to follow. We’ll…

Permanent closure of Paekākāriki surf club building

The committee have considered recent recommendations made by StrucD Ltd following their Structural Inspection of the Paekākāriki Surf Club Building, and have decided for the safety of members and the public, to close down the building. With the sole exception being the IRB Shed – this will remain operational. Access to the building is permitted…

Lease confirmed for new building

After 9 years of work with the Greater Wellington Regional Council we can confirm that they’ve approved a 30 year lease, in principle, for our new building. This is a huge step forward for the project that will now allow us to apply for consents and target the major funders. A huge thanks goes to…

Announcing the 1913 club

To assist with fundraising for our new building, we’re pleased to introduce an initiative that anyone can be part of – the 1913 Club. You may have seen Club Chair Matt Warren on Breakfast TV last month speaking about the building and teasing this initiative… well now it’s time for you to take part. Members…

Consultation on new building – GWRC survey

We are entering the next phase of our building project. We are currently working with GWRC to obtain a lease in QEII Park so we can build a new clubhouse. Our current building is in great need of replacing and has long outlived its intended lifespan. Greater Wellington Regional Council are currently seeking feedback on…