Moth Quartet float into Toi Mahara June 9, 2025 Moth Quartet, formed in 2023, is a string quartet of composers — Tristan Carter (violin), Salina Fisher (violin), Elliot Vaughan (viola), and Nicholas Denton Protsack… ...
Quiz Night at Toi MAHARA Gallery June 8, 2025 Make a team and join a fun quiz night and fundraiser for Toi MAHARA Gallery. No prior art knowledge necessary. There will be spot prizes,… ...
Kapiti Focus on Arts with Cohen Holloway May 31, 2025 A recent episode of Coast Access Radio's show Focus on Arts featured local actor, writer, and comedian Cohen Holloway in discussion about health, comedy, and… ...
Waikanae skatepark closed over safety concerns May 30, 2025 An independent report raising safety concerns about the condition of the Waikanae skatepark has prompted the Kāpiti Coast District Council to close it from today.… ...
Comedy on the Coast – Kapiti Show brings the big guns May 22, 2025 Kapiti’s comedy fans are in for a treat when Comedy on the Coast returns to the Kapiti Playhouse onSaturday, June 21. The popular live stand-up… ...
Air Force Band fly in for Kapiti Concert May 17, 2025 The Royal New Zealand Air Force Band has once again partnered with the Waikanae Lions Club to present a wonderful afternoon of musical delights. The… ...
Counting sheep on the Kapiti Coast May 15, 2025 KCNews sent its intrepid reporters out to count the number of sheep on the Kapiti Coast. Unfortunately they kept falling asleep (the reporters, not the… ...
Top-tier comedy right here on the Kapiti Coast May 13, 2025 Get ready for a night of top-tier comedy right here on the Kapiti Coast. Comedy On The Coast brings you a killer lineup of some of… ...
Kapiti movie hits the sweet spot May 5, 2025 Locally directed movie The People We Love recently premiered at the Shoreline Cinema in Waikanae and has now had a nationwide release in 30 cinemas.… ...Hoop Club Kapiti coaching and scrimmages (May 2, 2025) Hoop Club Kapiti’s Junior Basketball Coaching Programme Term 2 and Hoop Club Kapiti’s Adult Open Run Scrimmages held on Thursday nights & Sunday Afternoons are… ...
International student adds Brazilian magic to Kapiti concert (April 29, 2025) Brazilians love their music and international scholarship student and keen trumpet player, Iago Machado Alves - who is spending two terms at Paraparaumu High School… ...
The People We Love – premieres in Kapiti (April 23, 2025) Locally directed movie The People We Love premieres at the Shoreline Cinema in Waikanae this week before a nationwide release in 26 cinemas throughout the… ...
Behind the Boards – Otaki Civic Theatre (April 22, 2025) By Shelly Warwick Otaki’s beloved Civic Theatre is boarded up once again for an extended time for Earthquake strengthening work. The work is necessary for… ...
Waikanae Community Market – eggcellent (April 21, 2025) The Easter Bunny made a special appearance at the Waikanae Community Market on Easter Saturday in superb weather that drew large crowds. Easter Bunny at… ...
Extra train and bus capacity for Hurricanes vs Crusaders game (April 10, 2025) Metlink is making it easy for fans to travel to and from the upcoming Hurricanes vs Crusaders game on Friday 11 April, with extra capacity… ...
Top European Concert Pianist in Paekakariki (April 6, 2025) Kapiti classical music enthusiasts have been giving a warm reception to the Mulled Wine Concert series presented by Mary Gow. The series - which is… ...
Our Lady of Kapiti School Gala (March 28, 2025) On Saturday, 29th March 2025, the Our Lady of Kapiti School will be holding their much-anticipated School Gala, a joyful community event that brings together… ...
Māoriland Film Festival lights up Ōtaki with global indigenous stories (March 27, 2025) From this Wednesday through Sunday, Ōtaki will once again become the beating heart of indigenous cinema as the Māoriland Film Festival returns with over 130… ...
CubaDupa Returns, set to Transform Pōneke Streets with Vibrant Festivities (March 27, 2025) Autumn’s arrival won’t dim the excitement as CubaDupa returns to Wellington this weekend, turning Cuba Street and its surrounds into a buzzing hub of music,… ...
Mills Albert Saints slay Giants on the road (March 25, 2025) The Mills Albert Wellington Saints continued their strong start to the season with a hard-fought 94-86 win over the NBS Nelson Giants at the Trafalgar… ...
Kapiti Island features in Minecraft Movie (March 25, 2025) Kapiti Island goes to the movies... (see video below) To celebrate the release of A Minecraft Movie, Tourism New Zealand, in collaboration with eleven mana… ...
Kapiti Petanque Club – Sport for all ages (March 24, 2025) How many people imagine Petanque being a game for the older population? This could not be further from the truth. Kapiti Petanque Club president… ...
Young Kāpiti Artist Paints Music Icons (March 21, 2025) By Cloe Willetts Ava Farrell’s parents have always told the young Waikanae artist she was born in the wrong era. As a primary schooler, she’d… ...
Finnegan Tui Returns (March 16, 2025) New Zealand born Finnegan Tui (Bognuda) returns to the shores of Aotearoa for one intimate solo show at the RSC in Raumati South. Finnegan starting… ...
Kapiti troubadour Steve McDonald back for Southwards Gig (March 16, 2025) Many who attended the memorial variety concert for Sir Jon Trimmer at Southwards in May last year were surprised and amazed with the performance of… ...
Gear Jammers All Fired Up for Kapiti Classic Car Show (March 12, 2025) This weekend sees the spectacular display of cars on the Kāpiti Coast with the All Fired Up Classic Car Show at Kāpiti Primary School. Open… ...
Calling all Kapiti creatives (March 5, 2025) Round 2 of the Creative Communities Scheme 2024/25 is open for applications until 5pm, Wednesday 26 March. Kāpiti Council has funds available for the twice-yearly… ...
Otaki Kite Fest soars to new heights (March 2, 2025) From humble beginnings in 2013 the Otaki Kite Festival has grown to become an iconic event, not just for Otaki but for the entire region.… ...
Metlink provide extra public transport for Hurricanes vs Blues (February 27, 2025) Extra capacity on Metlink train services and larger buses will be running for the upcoming Hurricanes vs Blues game on Saturday March 1, to reduce… ...
Freedom Camping Bylaw proposed for Kāpiti Coast (April 2, 2025) Freedom camping is growing in popularity among international and domestic visitors, and research shows freedom campers spend between $100 and $400 a day during their… ...
Kapiti gets Casino (April 1, 2025) In breaking news the government has just announced a new Casino is to be built on Kapiti Island. This comes hot on the heels of… ...
Kapiti Island features in Minecraft Movie (March 25, 2025) Kapiti Island goes to the movies... (see video below) To celebrate the release of A Minecraft Movie, Tourism New Zealand, in collaboration with eleven mana… ...
Kapiti Council consults on the future of water services (March 10, 2025) Kāpiti Coast residents are being asked for their views on one of the district’s biggest decisions in decades – who should manage the delivery of… ...
Kapiti’s Nga Manu gets Rotary boost (March 6, 2025) Waikanae Rotary spokesman Steve Botica says Rotary is extremely grateful to the Community Board for providing a grant of $500 to assist covering the costs… ...
Resilience boosting seismic sensors installed in Kāpiti civic properties (March 5, 2025) New seismic sensors in 15 buildings owned by Kāpiti Coast District Council will bolster safety, preparedness, and rapid response in the event of an earthquake.… ...
Rob the Builder – guest speaker at Otaki Rotunda AGM (February 23, 2025) Rob the Builder is the guest speaker at this year's Friends of the Ōtaki Rotunda Annual General Meeting. Heritage Builder Rob Tilbrook will be making… ...
Kapiti hot mic one-liner draws apology (February 4, 2025) Kāpiti Council’s chief executive Darren Edwards says he has expressed his sincerest apologies for the comments he made during the recent Council meeting held on… ...
Earthquake Likely a 2014 Aftershock, Scientist Says (January 29, 2025) A powerful 5.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the lower North Island on Tuesday night was likely an aftershock of a 2014 quake in the same… ...
Kāpiti Coast joins free tyre recycling scheme (January 24, 2025) Kāpiti Coast District Council has announced the transfer stations in Otaihanga and Ōtaki now accept end-of-life tyres, free of charge, for recycling and repurposing. Up… ...
Paraparaumu wastewater treatment plant working well (January 23, 2025) Kāpiti Coast District Council says the treated wastewater leaving the Paraparaumu Wastewater Treatment Plant is of high quality and there are plans in place to… ...
Reikorangi Hall and Playground officially opened (January 17, 2025) Reikorangi residents gathered on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the official opening of the Reikorangi Community Hall, and the new Playground at the Reikorangi Reserve. Reikorangi… ...
Otaki Projects underway (January 13, 2025) Kāpiti Council projects in Ōtaki are kicking off for the new year, with work on the wastewater upgrade getting underway again. In January the crew… ...
Kāpiti and Mana Islands return to Ngāti Toa (December 31, 2024) Porirua-based iwi Ngāti Toa Rangatira has retaken ownership of Kāpiti and Mana Islands, 10 years after its Treaty of Waitangi settlement with the Crown. The… ...
Kapiti photographer scoops award (December 26, 2024) Waikanae Beach photographer Roger Smith, was one of the winners in The Nature Conservancy’s 2024 Oceania Nature Photo Contest. Nearly 400 entries came from New… ...
Walking with Alpacas Offers Scenic Adventure on the Kapiti Coast (December 24, 2024) This festive season, Cantharis Alpacas invites locals and visitors to enjoy a unique guided walk with their friendly alpacas in the hills above Paraparaumu. Scheduled… ...
Council continues investigations into vehicle access – Waikawa Beach (December 12, 2024) Horowhenua District Council has committed to exploring all reasonably practicable options for the Waikawa Beach Accessway before further consultation with the community. Council acknowledged the… ...
Outstanding legacy for Waikanae (December 10, 2024) A 12 December gathering at Otaraua Park on the Kāpiti Coast marks the transition of the Waikanae Jobs for Nature project into an ongoing, iwi-run… ...
Kapiti options for future-focused water services (December 2, 2024) Kāpiti Coast District Council is exploring opportunities to retain three waters services (drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater) in-house or enter joint arrangements with councils to the north… ...
Kapiti Heritage fund recipients announced (November 25, 2024) Kāpiti Coast District Council is supporting nine projects with grants to help landowners restore or take care of significant ecological sites in the district. The… ...
