Ngā Manu awarded $197,685 for endangered skink programme
Ngā Manu Nature Reserve in Waikanae has been awarded $197,685 to upgrade enclosures used in the captive breeding and management of the nationally endangered Whitaker’s […]
Month: August 2026
SFO alleges former Kapiti council manager and associates fraudulently obtained more than $12million
The Serious Fraud Office has filed charges against a former Kāpiti council manager and two associates alleging they deceived two councils into awarding contracts valued […]
Grey Power welcomes aged care reform plan but warns against shifting costs to older New Zealanders
Grey Power New Zealand has welcomed the Ministerial Advisory Group’s report on aged care, saying it provides an important opportunity to build a system that […]
Wellington is the campus for Victoria University Open Day
Wellington is the campus for Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, and the institution is inviting the next generation to come and experience Open Day […]
Stop-go traffic planned on SH59 at Paekākāriki
Drivers through Paekākāriki can expect daytime delays next week as tree removal work continues along State Highway 59. Stop-go traffic controls will operate in both […]
Election candidate debates set for new Kapiti Electorate
Sam Somers, frontman for ‘It’s in the Ballot’ confirms the popular political show will be covering 17 Electorates with In-Studio ‘It’s in the Ballot’ shows […]
Negotiating challenging conversations
The Kāpiti Business Chamber, in partnership with Star People HR & Recruitment and Business Kāpiti, are delivering a free workshop to help business managers and […]
Tata a starter for Darts Masters
Wainuiomata darting sensation Jonny Tata along with internationally ranked Ben Robb will contest the NZ Darts Masters, starting in Auckland on Friday night, up against […]
High demand for emergency ambulance services
Hato Hone St John continues to experience high demand for its emergency ambulance service, with 111 call volumes yesterday just under last Monday’s record. On […]
UPDATE: Serious crash south of Waikanae
7.40PM The scene of the crash just south of Waikanae on the old state highway is now being cleared. The seriously damaged car has been […]