Candidates can’t cut councillors’ pay, and for good reason
By Gwynn Compton Controversial opinion: Local government politicians are generally underpaid for the role they perform. Every three years, our local government elections bring out […]
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Police seek witnesses of fatal Newbury crash
Police investigating a fatal crash in Newbury near Palmerston North are seeking help from the public. “The crash on Hansens Line was reported to emergency […]
First dementia-friendly art show at Toi MAHARA
Toi MAHARA is hosting Portraits, an exhibition of work by participants from the second dementia-friendly art programme initiated by architect and artist Hester Paul.Ms Paul […]
Police Update – death of woman in Paraparaumu – charges dismissed
Kāpiti-Mana Area Commander, Inspector Renée Perkins says Police investigating the death of a woman at an address in Paraparaumu can now confirm that her death […]
Kapiti Business Chamber quiz the candidates
By KCNews reporters Mayoral, District-wide, and Ward election aspirants were well quizzed on economic issues at the Kāpiti Business Chamber candidates meeting at the Paraparaumu […]
Proposed Rubbish to Energy plan with projected $18M annual revenue for KCDC
Kāpiti mayoral candidate Kim Hobson says waste management is not only a core service of Council, it is also a potential revenue earner for Kāpiti […]
Strategic intent for the future of Kāpiti Coast Airport
The Puketapu ki Paraparaumu Trust has today released its strategic intent for the future of Kāpiti Coast Airport and the surrounding whenua. The vision outlines […]
Man in custody after Paraparaumu death
Police have launched an investigation following the death of a woman at an address in Paraparaumu overnight. Kāpiti-Mana Area Commander, Inspector Renée Perkins says Police […]
Community Vision Breathes New Life into Te Wharemauku Awa
Raumati’s Wharemauku Stream has long been the subject of community concern — a much-loved waterway in need of care but lacking coordinated leadership. That has […]
Kāpiti-led innovation wins national health innovation award
Kāpiti Youth Support takes out service innovation award for practice-led youth wellbeing platform, levo. Digital infrastructure developed here in Kāpiti won the award for ‘Innovation […]