Built in the 1960’s by Beazley Homes this subdivision is very popular because of its sunny aspect, solid well built homes, and value for money. It has seen excellent capital growth and will continue to thrive as the land North is opened up on the East side of the state highway in the next few years. Paparangi has a wonderful microclimate with more sunshine and less wind than many of its immediate neighbours being on the lower West facing slopes of the ridgeline that faces Johnsonville and Churton Park.
Things you may not know about Paparangi
It is interesting to note that nearly all the streets of Paparangi were named after the first names of children of some of the families living in the district at the time of the major subdivisions of the early 1960s. Beazley Avenue was named after a property developer who built a number of major housing developments throughout New Zealand in the 1960s.
As you drive through Paparangi you may glimpse older houses among the newer dwellings; these are the original farm houses of the small farms settlement, begun in 1897.
Transport
The Paparangi Shops is a hub for buses going from Grenada Village, Newlands, and Johnsonville.
Visit Metlink for a time table
Shops and Businesses
Paparangi Food Market
A well stocked diary open all days. They sell beer and wine and have a small selection of videos for rent also. Phone: 9397887
Orbit Hair Salon Phone: 461 6484
Mark Avenue Fish and Chips Phone: 4780298
Paparangi Homestay Phone 4781 747
There is a lovely cottage at 145 Helston Road that is open to homestay bookings. My in laws have stayed there a couple of times and thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality and the gardens. View more info here
There is a payphone available by the bus stop next to the Paparangi shops and a postbox next to the bus stop opposite the shops.
Schools and Community Facilities
Paparangi School
Address: Beazley Avenue, Paparangi, Wellington
Age Range: Contributing (Year 1-6) Type: Co-Ed
Phone: 478 6617 Email: paparangi@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.paparangi.school.nz
Paparangi Kindergarten
Address: 10 Mark Avenue, Paparangi
Phone: 9205672 Email: paparangi@wn-kindergarten.org.nz
Web: www.wn-kindergarten.org.nz/_webapp_280462/Paparangi
Session Times
| Session 1 | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday : 8.20am – 2.30pm |
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| Session 2 | Wednesday and Friday: 8.30am – 12.40pm |
