Elections 2026 – Kāpiti Coast Grey Power – ‘Meet the Candidates’ October 4, 2026 Kāpiti Coast Grey Power’s successful ‘Meet the Candidates’ meetings are back for the 2026 General Election. Find your local venue below and mark the date… ...
Electrify Kapiti Expo 2026 October 1, 2026 Electrify Kapiti Expo poses the question - What if you could slash thousands off your annual power, gas and petrol bills — and help the… ...
Cello and Piano Concert in Waikanae September 8, 2026 Two of New Zealand’s finest musicians join forces to present a much- anticipated cello and piano recital in Waikanae on Sunday 13 September. Andrew Joyce… ...
Wakefield Hospital’s new OTA Upskilling Initiative is inspiring medical careers August 31, 2026 Evolution Healthcare’s Wakefield Hospital has introduced a new workforce initiative that’s not only strengthening the delivery of specialised patient care but also importantly supporting theatre… ...
Rating agencies agree with Kapiti mayor on downsides of rates cap August 28, 2026 Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow has found a raft of views that align with hers on the shortsightedness of applying an arbitrary rates cap. Mayor Holborow… ...
Kapiti Embroiderers’ Guild exhibition extended August 27, 2026 The stunning exhibition featuring works from the Kapiti Embroiderers' Guild has had a week extension and is open until this Thursday (Sept 3) at the… ...
David McGill – The Notetaker in Kapiti Launch August 26, 2026 Paekakarikian David McGill is a New Zealand social historian and fiction writer who has published 64 books. And now he is about to launch his definitive… ...
Your Travel cruising along with Max Laws August 23, 2026 In the latest episode of Beyond the Boarding Pass travel expert Maxine Laws dives into the world of cruising with Joseph O’Sullivan and discovers that… ...
Grey Power welcomes aged care reform plan but warns against shifting costs to older New Zealanders August 18, 2026 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… ...Election candidate debates set for new Kapiti Electorate (August 16, 2026) 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… ...
High demand for emergency ambulance services (August 13, 2026) 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… ...
Te Ara Whetū – new library hub for Waikanae (August 4, 2026) There was great excitement recently on site as the first large glass panels were lifted and installed onto the southern façade of Te Ara Whetū,… ...
Kapiti gets Millionth Tree (July 29, 2026) Kapiti's Queen Elizabeth Park in now home to the millionth native tree planted in Greater Wellington regional parks, a milestone in efforts to reforest former… ...
Six Kāpiti Coast organisations awarded Māori Economic Development Grants (July 28, 2026) Kāpiti Coast District Council and Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti have announced six successful recipients of the Māori Economic Development Grants Fund 2026/27. The contestable Fund, established in 2013, supports whānau, hapū, iwi, mātāwaka, and Māori… ...
Greens select Melody Willis for new Kapiti electorate (July 28, 2026) The Green Party has chosen Melody Willis to stand in the 2026 election for the new seat of Kapiti which covers from Otaki to the… ...
Kāpiti groups make 2026 community awards line-up (July 19, 2026) Thirty-five Kāpiti community groups, organisations and initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise the work of… ...
Zimmermans back for Kapiti Show (July 16, 2026) The Zimmermans are back at St Peter’s Village Hall, Paekākāriki, for their annual visit to the Kapiti Coast on August 23. There'll be new songs… ...
Kāpiti vet honoured for lifetime of service (July 15, 2026) Kāpiti Coast veterinarian Roger Marchant has been recognised for more than 50 years of service to animals, people and the veterinary profession. Roger received Honorary… ...
Kapiti Grey Power AGM (July 15, 2026) The Annual General Meeting of kapiti Grey Power is being held on Wednesday 22 July 2026, starting over morning tea at 9:30am, with the formal AGM starting… ...
Kapiti hosts Kaumātua Kapa Haka Festival (July 13, 2026) Tākiri o Te Ata Kaumātua Kapa Haka Festival is an annual celebration honouring our kaumātua, where they take centre stage as both performers and treasured… ...
Snooker Open Day at the Waikanae Chartered Club (July 11, 2026) Whether you’re a seasoned player or just keen to give it a go, you are invited to come along and join in for a great… ...
Legendary Book Fair hits Paekākāriki (July 7, 2026) There are lots of book fairs but only a few are legendary - that is the status of the upcoming Paekākāriki Legendary Book Fair. The… ...
Homeless and sleeping rough in Kapiti – no response from MSD (June 26, 2026) 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… ...
Flute and Strings in Waikanae (June 25, 2026) 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 (June 24, 2026) 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… ...
Kapiti Libraries going cash-free (June 24, 2026) Going cash-free is the next step in the development of contemporary library services for Kāpiti. Siren Deluxe, Manager Libraries, says this is an exciting year for… ...
Kapiti gets new Radio Show – Beyond the Boarding Pass (June 23, 2026) Kapiti/Horowhenua's new radio show Beyond the Boarding Pass starts tomorrow, hosted by Maxine Laws. Maxine (AKA) Max has over 25 years experience in the travel… ...
Hard choices ahead: Mayor asks Kāpiti to help set priorities (June 23, 2026) Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow says it’s time for an honest conversation about what Council should prioritise as it prepares its next Long-term Plan (LTP). Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow Mayor… ...
Kapiti Grey Power – Coffee with Speakers (June 19, 2026) Kapiti Grey Power is hosting their regular Coffee Morning with speakers this week. Guest speaker details are as follows:The first is Jessica Keltie from the Healthy Home… ...