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10th December 2023

StoryWalk Launches with Kapiti Libraries December 9, 2023 Celebrate the opening of Kāpiti Coast District Libraries’ new StoryWalk®, featuring ‘A Bird Tail Tale’ written by Jill Drew and illustrated by artists from Kāpiti Art Studio. The… ...
Fatal house fire in Kapiti December 9, 2023 Police are undertaking a thorough scene examination this morning following a fatal house fire at Paraparaumu Beach. Police were called to assist Fire and Emergency… ...
Excuses, excuses: New Police campaign no laughing matter December 8, 2023 When it comes to speeding our Highway Patrol officers have heard it all, literally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx8RJaoVN0M From stuck jandals to stressed out dogs, lead foot motorists… ...
Movember – a close shave looms November 29, 2023 Movember, it isn't always pretty but the cause is superb. If you see friends and family and strangers wandering around the streets of Kapiti looking… ...
Kapiti gets $22million Water Upgrade November 25, 2023 Kāpiti Coast District Council chief executive Darren Edwards this week signed the contract for a $22 million upgrade of the Waikanae Water Treatment Plant. "Council… ...
Kate Hartmann – Arts Review Open Award recipient ‘surprised and honoured’ November 23, 2023 Waikanae artist Kate Hartmann says she was surprised and honoured to receive the ArotakeToi - Mahara Arts Review Open Award, one of four announced at… ...
Unexplained death in Levin November 22, 2023 Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson says Police are making enquiries into a sudden death in Levin earlier today (Wednesday 22 Nov). Mr Thompson says about… ...
Why Labour lost the 2023 election so badly November 22, 2023 By Ian Powell - Otaihanga based Political Commentator On 1 August 2017 Jacinda Ardern was elected leader of the opposition Labour Party in extraordinary circumstances. Opinion… ...
New Green Flag award for Jubilee Park November 22, 2023 Jubilee Park in Levin has become the sixth Horowhenua green space to win the prestigious international Green Flag award. Before applying to enter Jubilee Park… ...
Bus Driver Appreciation Day: Meet Sandy November 16, 2023 This Bus Driver Appreciation Day, Metlink is celebrating the drivers who pull out all the stops for its network. Everyone needs a reason to get… ...

Kāpiti Coast District to have a Māori ward November 14, 2023 Kāpiti Coast District Council has voted to establish a Māori ward ahead of the 2025 local body elections. This makes Kapiti the 36th Council to… ...
Fishing and Hunting gone wild November 8, 2023 Dame Lynda Topp is behind new Fish & Game campaign encouraging Kiwis to take up angling and hunting. Fish & Game New Zealand has launched… ...
Kāpiti Chorale presents Christus Natus Est November 8, 2023 The Kāpiti Chorale, a renowned local choral ensemble, is set to bring the gift of music to the community with their upcoming concert, Christus Natus… ...

Supporting Men’s Mental Health with Movember Fundraiser November 6, 2023 Soren Ebbett from Peter Jackson Plumbing in Kapiti says mental health is an important topic that affects both Men and Women, but it’s crucial to… ...
Kapiti money well spent – green light for Resource Recovery Centre November 6, 2023 A resource recovery centre in Otaihanga is one step closer following the signing of a lease agreement between Kāpiti Coast District Council and Localised and… ...
Mahara Arts Review award winners announced November 5, 2023 Congratulations to the recipients of the Arotake Toi | Mahara Arts Review Awards 2023 For her superb piece Marking Time the Toi MAHARA Open Award,… ...

Police concerned for missing Kapiti woman – intensify search (November 4, 2023) It has now been two weeks since Michaela Leger went into the sea at Raumati in a stolen Kayak. Police along with LandSAR will be… ...
Kapiti Petanque battles through the weather (November 2, 2023) By Marlene Barker Who knew Kapiti Petanque Club had created a swimming pool. The WPA Doubles was on recently over a weekend when it was… ...
Kapiti business OUTFOX in award rush (October 30, 2023) Kapiti company OUTFOX (formerly Intelligensia) is New Zealand’s first women-owned cyber resiliencecompany supporting small to medium-sized businesses and they have been in the limelight recently,… ...
Raumati Beach’s ever-changing moods captured in painting series (October 30, 2023) Raumati artist Tania Dally’s latest series of 12 abstract paintings, on display during the upcoming Kapiti Art Trail, is inspired by the scenes she encounters… ...
Kāpiti District Gallery – the realisation of lofty goals (October 29, 2023) A large crowd, fine weather and a carnival atmosphere combined to create a memorable reopening for Kapiti’s district public art gallery, Toi MAHARA. The redevelopment… ...
Kapiti Volunteers in the Pink (October 29, 2023) The New Zealand Breast Cancer foundation believes that one day, no one will die of breast cancer, and a big part of that ambition relates… ...
BusinessNZ CE Kirk Hope to address Kapiti Business Breakfast (October 24, 2023) Kapiti Electra Business Breakfast is hosting Kirk Hope, Chief Executive of BusinessNZ, at the November 2 event where he will share his observations of the… ...
‘Low Mow’ trial to reduce costs and emissions  (October 24, 2023) A new sustainable meadow will sprout in Raumati this spring as part of a trial to find new ways of managing open space on the… ...
Artist Darcy Nicholas accepts Toi MAHARA appointment (October 24, 2023) Distinguished contemporary Māori artist and arts administrator Darcy Nicholas, who recentlyreceived the Tauranga Moana Award for enduring artistic contribution, has accepted aninvitation to become Patron… ...
Police appeal for sightings of missing man (October 23, 2023) Police are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has been at diving spots around the region since Thursday, who may have seen Jinting Guo… ...
Police search resumes for woman seen entering water in stolen kayak at Raumati (October 22, 2023) Search and rescue efforts are to resume this morning for a woman suspected of entering the sea off the Kāpiti Coast in a stolen kayak.… ...
Steam Inc and the Semi Circle Rail Cruise (October 17, 2023) This diesel hauled train will run from Wellington, heading north along the western coastline picking up passengers at Porirua, Paekakariki, Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Otaki, Levin, Palmerston… ...
Elvis to be seen in Te Horo Hall (October 15, 2023) Viva Las Vegas - Te Horo style - awaits lovers of retro with the staging of the Las Vegas Party fundraiser at the Te Horo… ...
Kapiti and Horowhenua share election spoils (October 14, 2023) The Kapiti Coast and Horowhenua look like sharing the honours in the election with three different parties likely to provide the next MP. In the… ...
Spring Fling – Flung (October 14, 2023) Organisers of the popular Reikorangi Spring Fling Country Fair have looked at the sky, got soaked, and pulled the plug for tomorrow's (Sunday) event. "Due… ...
Books Books and more Books for Kapiti (October 13, 2023) The Kāpiti Combined Lions Charity Book Fair is back this weekend with a bigger selection of books than ever before. There are books on every… ...
Director’s Q&A Frances Hodgkins – Anything but a Still Life – Shoreline Cinema (October 12, 2023) Join director Blandine Massiet du Biest for this exclusive screening of her debut feature, Frances Hodgkins, Anything but a Still Life. The two special screenings… ...
The Kilns choose First Resident Potter (October 12, 2023) Mixed media artist Adrienne Riseley will be the first Resident Potter at The Kilns at Te Horo. Adrienne, who originates from Lower Hutt has lived… ...
Pamm Millage to present at Hypnosis Conference (October 9, 2023) Local Kapiti / Horowhenua Hypnotherapist and Author, Pamm Millage, is one of a small group of New Zealand Professionals presenting at the Australian Hypnosis Conference… ...
Police investigating serious assault in Porirua (October 8, 2023) A man is in critical condition in Wellington Hospital after he was assaulted outside of his store in Porirua on Friday afternoon. Detective Senior Sergeant… ...