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Order flowersFlowers for Paraparaumu and the Kāpiti Coast
Paraparaumu is the largest town on the Kāpiti Coast, home to about 29,900 people north of Wellington. Flowers sent here are often for a birthday, a new baby or a family saying goodbye. There are a couple of local details worth knowing first, especially if the recipient is unwell.
Order by 2 pm on weekdays (11 am Saturdays) for same-day delivery in many areas
- Local florists make up and deliver the flowers
- Hospitals: check the ward rules
- Funerals: what to send and write
Popular bouquets to send to Paraparaumu
Made up by a florist near the recipient.
Order by 2 pm on weekdays (11 am Saturdays) for same-day delivery in many areas
Send flowers for the right occasion in Paraparaumu
Pick the moment and a local florist takes over.
Birthday
Add some colour to the big day
Anniversary
Roses that say you remembered
Hospital
Check the ward rules first
Mother’s Day
Second Sunday in May
Graduation
Ceremony dates by university
Sympathy & funerals
Where to send, and what to write
Love & romance
Valentine’s in a Kiwi summer
Get well soon
Sunny stems for a recovery
Kāpiti Health Centre and hospital stays
The Kāpiti Health Centre at 35 Warrimoo Street has a primary birthing unit but no emergency department. Emergencies go to Wellington Regional Hospital, so a patient from Paraparaumu may well be in Wellington. There, flowers are accepted except in ICU, NICU and Ward 7 South; mark the delivery with the patient's name and ward, and check with the ward before sending.
For a new mother at the birthing unit, ask the family what is welcome before you order. Stays in a primary birthing unit are often short, so flowers sent to the family home a day or two later may be enjoyed for longer, and they will not have to be carried home with a new baby.
Remembering someone on the Kāpiti Coast
Two cemeteries in Paraparaumu are run by the district council:
- Awa Tapu Cemetery on Valley Road covers 4.2 hectares and was the second cemetery in Kāpiti to have a crematorium.
- Paraparaumu Beach Cemetery on Kāpiti Road is closed to new plot purchases; only second interments in family plots and pre-purchased plots are allowed.
Flowers for a funeral normally go to the funeral home or the family. Our sympathy flower guide covers wording and etiquette.
Garden trail season
The Kāpiti Coast takes its gardens seriously. In 2025 the Waikanae Lions Garden Trail ran on 25 and 26 January and opened 12 private gardens on the coast, including some in Paraparaumu. If you are sending flowers to a keen gardener here, a summer bouquet or a plant for the garden will be well received. Our seasonal flower guide shows what is at its best in each month.
Neighbouring towns
The coast is a string of towns, and it is easy to mix them up. Waikanae lies to the north, and Ōtaki further up the coast. Check the suburb and postcode with the recipient, add a phone number, and order early in the day if the flowers are for a particular date.
Places flowers often go in Paraparaumu
Hospitals
- Kāpiti Health Centre
Cemeteries
- Awa Tapu Cemetery
- Awa Tapu Crematorium
- Paraparaumu Beach Cemetery
Put the recipient’s ward, room or the funeral director’s name on the order so the florist can find them.
Upcoming occasions
Busy days book out early, so order ahead for Paraparaumu.
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Order flowersQuestions about sending flowers to Paraparaumu
Is there a hospital in Paraparaumu?
The Kāpiti Health Centre on Warrimoo Street has a primary birthing unit but no emergency department. Emergencies go to Wellington Regional Hospital.
Can I send flowers to Wellington Regional Hospital?
Flowers are accepted except in ICU, NICU and Ward 7 South. Mark the delivery with the patient's name and ward, and check with the ward first.
Which cemetery in Paraparaumu has a crematorium?
Awa Tapu Cemetery on Valley Road has a crematorium.
Are burials still held at Paraparaumu Beach Cemetery?
Only second interments in family plots and pre-purchased plots; the cemetery is closed to new plot purchases.