Kāpiti Coast news
Cracks in the Kapiti Crown Jewels September 17, 2025 By Hamish Douglas You do what you’re told you’re supposed to do. You speak up. You go to meetings. You write submissions. You meet with… ...
Kāpiti Business Chamber and ANZ NZ Join Forces September 17, 2025 The Kāpiti Business Chamber is pleased to announce it is joining forces with ANZ to provide support for the business community across the region to help… ...
Candidates can’t cut councillors’ pay, and for good reason September 15, 2025 By Gwynn Compton Controversial opinion: Local government politicians are generally underpaid for the role they perform. Every three years, our local government elections bring out… ...
First dementia-friendly art show at Toi MAHARA September 12, 2025 Toi MAHARA is hosting Portraits, an exhibition of work by participants from the second dementia-friendly art programme initiated by architect and artist Hester Paul.Ms Paul… ...
Police Update – death of woman in Paraparaumu – charges dismissed September 11, 2025 Kāpiti-Mana Area Commander, Inspector Renée Perkins says Police investigating the death of a woman at an address in Paraparaumu can now confirm that her death… ...
Kapiti Business Chamber quiz the candidates September 11, 2025 By KCNews reporters Mayoral, District-wide, and Ward election aspirants were well quizzed on economic issues at the Kapiti Business Chamber candidates meeting at the Paraparaumu… ...
Proposed Rubbish to Energy plan with projected $18M annual revenue for KCDC September 10, 2025 Kapiti mayoral candidate Kim Hobson says waste management is not only a core service of Council, it is also a potential revenue earner for Kapiti… ...
Strategic intent for the future of Kāpiti Coast Airport September 10, 2025 The Puketapu ki Paraparaumu Trust has today released its strategic intent for the future of Kāpiti Coast Airport and the surrounding whenua. The vision outlines… ...
Man in custody after Paraparaumu death September 10, 2025 Police have launched an investigation following the death of a woman at an address in Paraparaumu overnight. Kāpiti-Mana Area Commander, Inspector Renée Perkins says Police… ...
Community Vision Breathes New Life into Te Wharemauku Awa September 9, 2025 Raumati’s Wharemauku Stream has long been the subject of community concern — a much-loved waterway in need of care but lacking coordinated leadership. That has… ...
Kāpiti-led innovation wins national health innovation award September 9, 2025 Kāpiti Youth Support takes out service innovation award for practice-led youth wellbeing platform, levo. Digital infrastructure developed here in Kāpiti won the award for ‘Innovation… ...
New Tuhono Trains – ‘a monumental shift’ September 8, 2025 The newly contracted Tūhono trains are set be a significant benefit for the environment, inter-region collaboration, and economic growth. In an announcement today, the Government… ...
Kapiti woman gets 18 years jail for mother’s murder September 5, 2025 Kapiti Coast resident Julia DeLuney has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum non-parole period of 18 years, for the murder of her mother,… ...
Kapiti couple say Hospice has been amazing September 4, 2025 From a young age, Tom would go to Miramar Public Library to read the encyclopedias after school.Now, in a temperature-controlled room in his home in… ...
Soup Sunday at The Kilns at Te Horo September 4, 2025 The Kilns at Te Horo have two exiting events coming up in September. "Our current Artist in Residence Exhibition is on the 27th & 28th September AND… ...
Mud and glory for Kapiti kids at the Zespri AIMS Games September 2, 2025 By Keri Welham Two best friends, two pairs of lucky pink socks, and two matching cross country gold medals. Year 7 girls’ Zespri AIMS Games… ...
‘Big Changes’ coming for Council’s Long Term Plan (August 31, 2025) Council reviews its Long Term Plan every three years and a new Long Term Plan will be approved in June 2027. Mayoral candidate Liz Koh… ...
Kapiti candidates on trial at Grey Power public meeting (August 30, 2025) By KCNews reporters (apologies in advance for the length of this article but there were 28 candidates on show). Nerves were clearly in evidence as… ...
Power outages in Otaki (August 29, 2025) Electra have reported a power outage in Otaki. The outage started in Otaki at 8.19pm and the estimated time of restoral is 10.19pm. See table… ...
Red Alert levels of toxic algae detected in Waikanae River (August 27, 2025) Red alert level warnings are in place for the Waikanae River at Old State Highway 1, where Greater Wellington advises people and dogs to avoid contact… ...
Style and Flair at the Kapiti Mary Potter Hospice Fashion Show (August 27, 2025) Organisers are promising an unforgettable evening of style, creativity, and community at the Mary Potter Hospice Fashion Show.The Fashion show will be "featuring fabulous outfits… ...
Kapiti WEA hosts speakers Shani Pillai and Joji Jacob (August 26, 2025) Ikat-weaving traditions - from Sari to Sarong - is the topic of guest speakers Shani Pillai and Joji Jacob in a Waikanae event hosted by… ...
Kapiti Coast Grey Power Election Meetings (August 26, 2025) Free public meetings will be hosted by Kapiti Coast Grey Power for a chance to meet the election candidates. Kapiti Coast has provided an interesting… ...
Cook Strait search and rescue operation (August 26, 2025) Police are urgently seeking information following a mayday call overnight. The call was made about 10pm yesterday (Monday), reporting a vessel with several people onboard… ...
Waikanae Park gets refresh (August 26, 2025) Waikanae Park is one of our most popular destination parks and it is in for a major refresh. Waikanae Park is the home of several… ...
Kapiti Coast Pre-election report 2025 (August 25, 2025) While Pre-election Reports are legislatively required and produced every three years as part of our local elections process, they’re way more than just a report… ...
Five weapons seized in Levin following Gang Conflict Warrant (August 24, 2025) Police investigating recent gang-related offending in Levin have located and seized four firearms and one knife. A Gang Conflict Warrant was put in place on… ...
Kapiti’s Weka Park – a community hub (August 22, 2025) Cold Saturday mornings on the sidelines, puffer jacket zipped up tight and coffee in hand, is a Kiwi ritual. Week after week, year after year,… ...
Waikanae Netball Club celebrates 50th year (August 20, 2025) The Waikanae Netball Club was established in 1975 and is a founding member of Gold Coast Netball, now called Kāpiti Netball. Did you play for… ...
Victoria University Open Day to draw thousands (August 19, 2025) More than 5,000 high school students and their caregivers are registered to attend Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington’s largest Open Day on Friday 22… ...
Kapiti Elder Abuse and Its Hidden Impact (August 19, 2025) The Kapiti Coast is not immune from elder abuse which is often under-reported. “In Kapiti, in the last 12 months (July 2024 – June 2025),… ...
Kapiti release for debut single by DEAD CHERRY (August 18, 2025) DEAD CHERRY are releasing their debut single Quirk in Kapiti this week. The Wellington-based four-piece rock band Dead Cherry are about to unleash their highly… ...
‘Council Must Reduce Debt and Interest Costs’ (August 15, 2025) Mayoral candidate Liz Koh says Kapiti Coast District Council must focus on reducing debt and interest costs. “The recent performance benchmarking report for Councils released… ...
Kapiti Māori Ward and Constituency (August 13, 2025) Twenty-one years ago the Bay of Plenty Regional Council established the first Maori Ward in the country. Since then a further a further 41 Councils… ...
Exciting Young Pianist in Waikanae (August 13, 2025) On Sunday 24 August the Waikanae Music Society will present award- winning young pianist Tony Yan Tong Chen. Tony Yan Tong Chen to perform in… ...
Raumati Scores Coastal Protection with Innovative Ecoreef (August 12, 2025) In a major win for coastal resilience, the Raumati Community Board has secured the installation of an innovative seawall system – at no cost to… ...