February 2011. Korean built by Hyundai Rotem, FP/FT class electric multiple units operate the commuter trains. Beyond Waikanae, KiwiRail's Tranz Scenic operates a diesel-hauled long distance passenger service: the Capital Connection between Palmerston North and Wellington. The Northern Explorer between Auckland and Wellington stopped in Paraparaumu to onboard scheduled passenger until it was discontinued in December 2021. There are also feeder and local commuter bus services. Education Primary schools Paraparaumu School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 Students with a roll of 350. Paraparaumu Beach School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 Students with a roll of 586 students as of November 2022. Kapiti School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of as of . Kenakena School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of 500. Our Lady of Kapiti School is a co-educational state-integrated Catholic primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of . Secondary schools Three secondary schools are located near the Paraparaumu township: Paraparaumu College in Paraparaumu Beach, Kapiti College in Raumati Beach and Otaki College in Ōtaki. Notable residents Born in Paraparaumu Christian Cullen – rugby union footballer Stephen Kearney – rugby league footballer and coach Wayne McIndoe – field hockey player Drew Ne'emia – former television presenter Andrew Niccol – film director Educated in Paraparaumu Peter Jackson at Kapiti College – film director Dane Coles at Paraparaumu College - All Blacks player Karl Kippenberger at Kapiti College - bass player in Shihad Notes Populated places in the Wellington Region Kapiti Coast District