Kāpiti’s future must be decided by Kāpiti people
Sophie Handford, former Kāpiti Councillor and now parliamentary candidate for Labour, has come out swinging against forced amalgamation proposals. “Kāpiti’s future should be decided in […]
Month: June 2026
Police step in for person sleeping rough in Kapiti
Appalling weather conditions and high public interest appear to have prompted agencies to finally assist a homeless woman away from what has been her ‘home’ […]
Manawatu serial burglar arrested in Fielding
A coordinated effort between Feilding, Marton, and Bulls Police has resulted in the arrest of a 28-year-old man in relation to a series of property […]
Commercial cannabis growing operation foiled by Police, Feilding
Manawatū Police have disrupted a significant commercial cannabis growing operation following the execution of a search warrant in rural Feilding. On Thursday 18 June, Police […]
Fire service alerted to House fire in Paraparaumu
Eye-witnesses have reported a serious house fire in Paraparaumu just after 8pm tonight. The eye-witnesses say they were just driving past when they saw the […]
Homeless and sleeping rough in Kapiti – no response from MSD
Tonight is very cold and raining. A nice night to be inside a warm house. Not a good night to be sleeping on the side […]
Matariki and School Holiday fun at Kapiti’s Nga Manu
Matariki is a wonderful time for tamariki and whānau to connect with nature, reflect on the year gone by and celebrate together. Ngā Manu has […]
Regional Council rates a balancing act
Greater Wellington councillors approved the 2026/27 Annual Plan today, agreeing to continue essential regional services while limiting the average regional rates increase to 9.7%. The per annum average regional rates increase for residential rates […]
Flute and Strings in Waikanae
On Sunday 19 July the Waikanae Music Society will present the Elouan Quartet with Bridget Douglas (flute) in a concert featuring a wide variety of […]
Grey Power reaffirms commitment to Universal Super
Grey Power New Zealand is reaffirming its long-standing support for universal New Zealand Superannuation (NZS), followingrecent comments from Labour leader Chris Hipkins indicating openness to […]