New regional plan strengthens ability to manage emergencies July 5, 2026 The Wellington Region Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Plan 2026–2031 takes effect from today, setting a new direction for how the region prepares for,… ...
2026 Electra Business & Innovation Awards Finalists named July 4, 2026 Organisers say there has been an outstanding wave of entries from the Horowhenua and Kāpiti for the 2026 Electra Business & Innovation Awards. "After a… ...
Regional Council rates a balancing act June 25, 2026 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… ...
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… ...
Hoop Club Kapiti gets set for Winter Social League June 17, 2026 Watching the New York Knicks recently demolish all-comers with some of the greatest basketball ever seen will no doubt inspire plenty of keen basketballers of… ...
Light Up Waikanae Friday Night June 16, 2026 Mahara Place is coming alive for a special winter night market, with local food, music, stalls, lights and plenty of reasons to rug up and… ...
ELECTRA Trustees voted back in June 14, 2026 The three successful candidates in the recent election for Electra Trustees are all returning to positions previously held. Russell Longuet Sharon Crosbie, Russell Longuet, and… ...
Should Kapiti merge with other councils? have your say June 14, 2026 Under the proposed changes regional councils like Greater Wellington will no longer exist and instead there will be larger combined councils. Kapiti Council says the… ...
Air Chathams takes off from Kapiti Coast June 9, 2026 Air Chathams says it is suspending all air services for the Kapiti Coast effective from 31 July this year. Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow says… ...Kapiti Mayor says local voice must not be lost in council shake-up (June 2, 2026) Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow says local decision-making must not be lost as the Government pushes councils to reshape how services are delivered. The Government… ...
ELECTRA Trust election closes 5 June (June 2, 2026) Electra Trust has six Trustees, who are elected for a term of four years. Every second year, three Trustees must retire on a rotating basis… ...
Connecting Kāpiti youth with meaningful local jobs (May 29, 2026) Kate Causer is one of 30 young people from across the Kāpiti Coast District enjoying new careers thanks to Council’s Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ)… ...
Sophie Handford says Budget 2026 Fails to Deliver for Kapiti Families (May 28, 2026) Labour’s candidate for Kapiti, Sophie Handford, says Nicola Willis’ Budget 2026 has failed to deliver the support local families and communities need during the cost… ...
Building Te Ara Whetū: Sustainability in action (May 27, 2026) The construction of the new Waikanae Library - Te Ara Whetu, is implementing industry-leading sustainability practices that place environmental responsibility at the heart of the project. … ...
Metlink passengers advised to plan ahead for King’s Birthday rail closures (May 25, 2026) Metlink is urging passengers to plan ahead this King’s Birthday weekend, with buses replacing trains across the rail network while KiwiRail carries out planned infrastructure… ...
Kāpiti Airport debate keeps circling the runway (May 25, 2026) Former Kapiti Councillor and social issues commentator Gwynn Compton has weighed in on the latest should we/shouldn’t we debate relating to Kapiti Airport. “As the… ...
Contactless payments restored on Metlink buses (May 25, 2026) Metlink can confirm that contactless payment functionality (e-pay) has now been restored across its bus network following a recent software issue with Snapper equipment. A… ...
VOTE – Electra Trustees (May 22, 2026) Voting to elect THREE Trustees to the Electra Trust is underway. Electra is wholly owned by electricity consumers - including you. Have your say: vote for the… ...
Lighting Up Waikanae for Winter (May 20, 2026) The Waikanae Business Association are bringing Mahara Place to life with a vibrant Winter Night Market. Bernie McKendry from the WBA Organiser Bernie McKendry says… ...
Kapiti TechWeek – ideas, insight and connection (May 17, 2026) ThinkTech Kāpiti is the district’s flagship tech and innovation event – bringing together founders, business leaders, professionals, supporters and future talent for a day of ideas,… ...
Rotary Collection for Kapiti Community Foodbank (May 17, 2026) The Kapiti Rotarians will be out in force on Saturday May 23 to help out with the Kapiti Community Foodbank's Annual Collection Day. The annual… ...
Kapiti initiative levo shortlisted for The Post Gold Awards (May 16, 2026) Kāpiti Youth Support (KYS), has been named a finalist in the 2026 The Post Gold Awards for levo, an outcomes measurement model they designed and… ...
Innovative Coastal Protection at Raumati Beach (May 11, 2026) A technically challenging coastal protection project currently underway at Raumati Beach is drawing attention for both its engineering complexity and the innovative solution being used… ...
Kāpiti – A Portrait Through Food and Drink (May 11, 2026) Kāpiti – A Portrait Through Food and Drink is less a conventional cookbook and more a love letter to the Kāpiti Coast told through recipes,… ...
Kāpiti explores options under local government reform (May 7, 2026) Kāpiti Coast District Council is considering its options following the Government’s decision to fast-track plans to simplify local government. Ministers on Tuesday gave councils an ultimatum:… ...
Kapiti Run for Youth raises record amount (May 4, 2026) This year’s Web Genius Kāpiti Run for Youth fundraising efforts of individuals, teams and business sponsors raised a record breaking $32,000. Richard Calkin, the Founder… ...
Community feedback sought on plan to reduce emissions on the Kāpiti Coast (May 4, 2026) Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking feedback on its draft Emissions Reduction Plan that aims to cut the district's greenhouse gas emissions as part of Council's goal of a ‘net… ...
Greater Wellington backs increased rail use during fuel supply crisis (April 30, 2026) Greater Wellington strongly supports the Minister for Rail’s call for increased use of rail to move freight during the current fuel supply crisis, particularly for… ...
Kapiti sets up Economic Development Trust (April 26, 2026) Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow says the recent signing of the Kāpiti NZ Trust deed was a significant milestone for Kāpiti Coast’s new operating model for… ...