Labour Ōtaki race looks to find Missing Link
The Ōtaki Electorate Labour nominee Jade Teki says there has been a gaping hole for Labour since the electorate turned Blue. “Our neighbours are enjoying […]
Month: November 2013
Shock support for water plans
Kāpiti’s long term water supply decision was made last night ending a grueling five hour Council meeting.Council staff’s recommended option of river recharge funded through […]
Dale Evans reflects on a visit to Council
I have been mulling over the weekend what happened at the recent Kāpiti Council meeting.At the meeting, during public speaking time, I attempted to raise […]
Jade Teki Standing up for Shared Labour Values in our Community
Labour Party candidate nominee Jade Teki says engagement, empowerment, and participation are what grassroots democracy is all about. “It is the belief that democracy works […]
New Councillor Blocked by CEO
“The previous Council’s amendments to KCDC meeting rules have effectively blocked any chance to bring transparency and fairness to the Council table,” says new district […]
Expressway decision disappoints, but it’s not over till it’s over
The Supreme Court has declined to permit Save Kāpiti to appeal the High Court judgement regarding the Kāpiti Expressway. The Court ruled that “any attempt […]
From The Council Table – a Column by Councillor Jackie Elliott
As a newly elected Councillor I want to start as I mean to continue, with transparency, prudence and a commitment to changing the culture at […]
What are WE going to do about the violence?
Kāpiti has had to deal with a great deal of violent behaviour in recent times, including two incidents that led to the deaths of two […]
Ōtaki Gorge produces supreme Business Winner
An IT company based in the Ōtaki Gorge has been selected as the Electra Business of the Year for Kāpiti and Horowhenua. It is Aura […]
Kāpiti election hoarding draws complaints to KCDC and Irish Consul
Dozens of distressed parents have complained to the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s elections officer about a hoarding that caused sleeplessness and terror among their younger […]