SFO alleges former Kapiti council manager and associates fraudulently obtained more than $12million August 18, 2026 The Serious Fraud Office has filed charges against a former Kapiti council manager and two associates alleging they deceived two councils into awarding contracts valued… ...
Negotiating challenging conversations August 15, 2026 The Kapiti Business Chamber, in partnership with Star People HR & Recruitment and Business Kāpiti, are delivering a free workshop to help business managers and… ...
Kāpiti Hot Chocolate winners… July 28, 2026 Visit Kāpiti has announced the winners for the 2026 Hot Chocolate competition. "Congratulations to our winners, and a huge thank you to every venue that… ...
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… ...
Kāpiti Business After 5 with Grant Elliott July 16, 2026 The invitation is out to join NZ cricket legend Grant Elliot for some inspiration, a bit of networking and a drink at a Kapiti Business… ...
Could Tax Pooling Be Putting Money Back in Your Pocket? July 16, 2026 Kāpiti based chartered accountant Lisa-Jean Foote says running a business on the Kāpiti Coast comes with its own rhythm, seasonal shifts, local opportunities, and the… ...
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… ...
Seed funding supports affordable housing solutions on the Kāpiti Coast July 15, 2026 Kāpiti Coast District Council has allocated $85,000 from the previous Government’s Better Off Fund towards a second round of its Community and Affordable Housing Seed… ...
The Social Link – Radio for youth in Kapiti July 9, 2026 The Social Link is a youth-focused radio show and podcast produced at Coast Access Radio and hosted by Finn and Kai. The show gives young… ...More Kapiti Coast food businesses can be verified locally (July 8, 2026) Kapiti Coast District Council has completed a formal MPI accreditation process and as a result have expanded the range of food businesses they can verify… ...
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… ...