New rainbow signs celebrate Paekākāriki village’s inclusivity

• Published date: 24 April 2024
• Author: Grace Odlum
• Publication title: Kapiti News

The signs are the newest rainbow addition in the park, following the 2020 revamp of the playground to make it more colourful

The new signs were installed at Campbell Park earlier this month by Kāpiti Coast District Council in collaboration with the Paekākāriki Community Board — a place that Mayor Janet Holborow said was a focal point for the community with its sports field, skate park, playground equipment and stunning views across to Kāpiti Island.

Campbell Park is also the location of many special events and festivals — including the annual Paekākāriki Pride Parade which kicks off in the park and celebrates people in the LGBTQ+ group.

“It’s an ideal location to showcase village pride.”

The signs created a splash of colour and vibrancy which reflected the character of the village, Holborow said.

“Paekākāriki takes great pride in being an inclusive and welcoming community, and our residents wanted the signage to reflect these values.”

The rainbow signs were something residents had been wanting to see for a while.

Initially, they wanted the existing sign lettering to be...