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Kapiti welcomes new business – Burnsco October 3, 2024 It is always good news to welcome new businesses setting up in Kapiti. The local economy is strong and there is plenty of optimism for… ...
Kāpiti Affordable Housing Trust established October 1, 2024 Seven appointees have now been confirmed for a new independent trust tasked with providing more affordable housing options in the Kāpiti Coast District. District Mayor… ...
Three drivers face court after driving in excess of 150km/h September 30, 2024 Kapiti and Horowhenua have seen a spate of high speed incidents recently (see video below), some of which ended in serious crashes. Wellington Police are… ...
Ghost Trio Concert in Waikanae September 29, 2024 The Waikanae Music Society will close its 2024 concert season on Sunday 13 October with a concert by the Wellington-based Ghost Trio. This accomplished ensemble… ...
$3300 worth of Arborist/Tree work, giveaway September 26, 2024 Kapiti arborist Luke Burns of Lukes TreeWalkers says last years offer of free work was so well received he is doing it again this year… ...
Kapiti gets a laugh with Comedy on the Coast September 22, 2024 Another massive night of stand up comedy from 6 of the best mirth makers is returning to the Kapiti Playhouse. Comedy is a growing entertainment… ...
Broadway favourites for Kapiti Chorale September 22, 2024 🎶 Join Kāpiti Chorale for Session 3! 🎶 Kapiti Chorale is kicking off their new season on Monday, 23rd September, and they would love for… ...
A tough day at Paraparaumu Beach – Car park full again September 22, 2024 It wasn't the best day today for the Kapiti Island ferry tractor and trailer 😢 Below a few comments... UPDATE: well it looks like the… ...
Car flips and crashes in to Kapiti Church carpark September 22, 2024 A car flipped, rolled and ended on its roof in the car park of the Coast Community Church in Hinemoa St, Paraparaumu. The incident happened… ...
Man arrested after dangerous driving through Waikanae September 20, 2024 A man has been taken into custody after a vehicle was seen being driven erratically in Waikanae around 11am this morning. The vehicle collided into… ...

Kapiti hosts The Romance of Europe September 18, 2024 Ten Tenors star Cameron Barclay is one of the headliners in Operatunity’s upcoming concert tour The Romance of Europe which will be performed at Southward Theatre on… ...
Kāpiti is helping older people use technology September 17, 2024 Technology is needed in most aspects of our lives now.  So the Kāpiti Council and our community are getting behind older adults with free help… ...
Kapiti riders mount up for safe road use September 16, 2024 TE HORO Vulnerable Road User Pass Wide and Slow New Zealand Awareness ride was a huge success yesterday. Tina and the team were out spreading… ...

Busy Petanque season ahead for Kapiti September 12, 2024 Things are hotting up in the Petanque world. It is the start of a very busy season for tournaments. This weekend the Wellington Regional Singles… ...
Strong pool of candidates standing for Fish & Game councils September 11, 2024 A strong pool of 127 people passionate about angling, game bird hunting and conservation are standing as candidates for the upcoming Fish & Game elections.… ...
Positively Pastels at Kapiti Gallery September 8, 2024 Gill Allen is a current guest artist at the Kapiti Gallery’s “Positively Pastels” exhibition. UK born Gill is a member of Pastel Artists of New… ...

Parihaka – superb Kapiti theatre (September 8, 2024) The last production of Parihaka at Te Raukura ki Kapiti Coastlands Theatre was a spectacular show and the 2024 version promises to be an equally… ...
Full speed ahead for Kāpiti Expressway (September 5, 2024) A 110km/h speed limit for the Kāpiti Expressway Road of National Significance (RoNS) has been approved by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA). Transport Minister Simeon… ...
Council votes to keep Māori Ward (September 5, 2024) Horowhenua District Council has decided to keep its Horowhenua (Māori) Ward. At Wednesday’s Council meeting iwi and hapū representatives spoke in favour of retaining the… ...
Chorus Art Programme Returns to Horowhenua (September 5, 2024) Once again, local artists have the opportunity to showcase their talents with the return of the Chorus Cabinet Art Programme, a partnership between Chorus and… ...
Weather: Storms, lightning and heavy rain dampen weekend (August 31, 2024) Lightning strikes are lighting up the skies in many areas, with storms and a swathe of yellow and orange weather warnings and watches across much… ...
Career-defining fight for Kapiti Boxer (August 27, 2024) Kapiti boxer Michael Reynolds gets a career-defining opportunity to fight under the largest boxing promoters in Australasia It was confirmed earlier this week that Kapiti’s… ...
More heavy rain forecast for Kapiti (August 26, 2024) While rain and river levels are easing Kāpiti Coast District Council will continue to monitor the weather overnight. Heavy rain is forecast for six hours from… ...
Police issue warning after man loses over $22,000 in online scam (August 24, 2024) Police are aware of reports emerging in our police district where people have lost money though a “Task Scam”.  A Task Scam is a form… ...
Vinnie’s helping feed Kapiti (August 18, 2024) A good news story got better and better after a conversation with Peter Ryan from Kapiti Vinnie’s (The Kapiti Coast conference of St Vincent de… ...
Toi MAHARA exhibition sheds light on memory loss (August 18, 2024) Thirteen Months of Memories, an exhibition at Toi MAHARA by artist and academic Huhana Smith, sheds artistic light on the experience of memory loss during… ...
Aotea found – safe and sound (August 16, 2024) When one of our community goes missing it is an incredible ordeal for the family and friends but also for the community. A recent case… ...
Unwrapping the Magic – Horowhenua Christmas Parade & Carnival Returns (August 15, 2024) In a top-secret mission that’s been twinkling behind the scenes, Mayor Bernie Wanden has been in direct contact with Santa himself to coordinate this year’s… ...
Court of Appeal decision on Kāpiti environmental damage case (August 15, 2024) This week the Court of Appeal released its decision on costs and sentencing in relation to a Kāpiti Coast environmental damage case that Greater Wellington… ...
Arrest in Kapiti Coast Jewel Thefts case (August 14, 2024) Detective Nathan Dickey says a 42-year-old man has been remanded in custody following burglaries along the Kapiti Coast, and after recovering a trove of stolen… ...
UPDATE: Tokomaru – Do Not Drink Water Notice remains in place (August 8, 2024) A Do Not Drink Water Notice for the Tokomaru water supply issued on Wednesday 7 August, remains in place while Council undertakes rigorous daily testing to… ...
Swift entry through Kiwibank window (August 5, 2024) KiwiBank at Coastlands received an unexpected visit tonight (Monday) just before 6pm when the elderly driver of a brand new Swift rode over the curb… ...
Wellington Regional Land Transport Plan approved (August 2, 2024) Projects to enable more frequent trains and a reliable rail network top a list of transport activities, each costing over $2 million, put forward for… ...
Kapiti Women’s Centre Street Appeal (July 26, 2024) Kapiti Women's Centre are holding their annual Street Appeal on Friday 26th July around Kapiti and if you get the chance to support them please… ...
Copperfield Collective opens Sensory Shopping Hours (July 25, 2024) Kamni Raju-Russell of Copperfield Collective says they are excited to announce the launch of their new Sensory Shopping Hours, aimed at creating a more inclusive… ...
Cyber security in the wake of Crowdstrike crash (July 25, 2024) A recent bad update from cyber security company CrowdStrike for their Falcon software caused computers and laptops to become unusable, able only to display the… ...