Kapiti ramping up fish passage for threatened species
Threatened fish species in Wharemaukū Stream, Paraparaumu, have an improved passage up and down the stream thanks to a new “rock ramp” fishway which is […]
Month: January 2026
Update: Arrest made in relation to Palmerston North shooting
Police have arrested and charged a man in relation to the shooting at Marriner Reserve, Palmerston North, earlier this month. On Monday 12 January, emergency […]
Update: Two people killed in helicopter crash, Paekākāriki Hill area
Two people have died in a helicopter crash north of Wellington this morning. Police were notified to the crash in the Paekākāriki Hill area at […]
PUBLIC NOTICE: Southern Tararua & Project Kaka Aerial Pest Control Operations
Southern Tararua & Project Kaka Aerial Pest Control Operations EcoFX (Rentokil Initial) wishes to advise the public of its intention to aerially apply the toxin […]
Helicopter crash, Paekākāriki Hill area
Emergency services are responding to a helicopter crash in the Paekākāriki Hill area. Police were notified at 7.30am via activation of an automated crash alert. […]
Reikorangi Country Fair a hit with visitors
This year’s Reikorangi Country Fair was a big hit despite the threat of wet weather on Sunday. Hundreds turned up to the refurbished Reikorangi Community […]
Nathan Guy appointed as Agricultural Trade Envoy
Former Ōtaki member of Parliament Nathan Guy has been appointed as New Zealand’s Special Agricultural Trade Envoy. Guy, who served 15 years as MP for […]
Moments of Grace – a memoir by Grace Terry
Every now and then we come across a memoir that is much more than a life story. Moments of Grace by Kāpiti writer Grace Terry […]
Greater Wellington has strong credit rating
S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Greater Wellington’s AA long‑term and A‑1+ short‑term credit ratings, noting the region’s strong economic fundamentals and robust financial management. The […]
Pub Charity Supports Kāpiti Community Patrol
Pub Charities Wellington has generously contributed $5,000 towards Kāpiti Community Patrol’s operating costs for 2026. These funds came from three Kāpiti Coast pubs – The […]