Doris Zuur – putting the Principal in politics
I have lived on the Kāpiti Coast for the last 20 years. My husband Bob (a marine advocate working for WWF) and I have enjoyed […]
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PM mourns passing of Kāpiti’s Ron Trotter
New Zealand business icon Ron Trotter died peacefully at his Kāpiti Coast home this week after a long illness. Prime Minister John Key said, “Ron’s […]
Funding for 2011 Waitangi Day activities now available
Waitangi Day 2011 is set to be filled with colourful events around the country thanks to community funding made available through the Ministry for Culture […]
Pick a card – any card!
Due to a printing error on a new order of library cards, Kāpiti Coast District Libraries are issuing new library members with temporary cards until […]
Airport comments surprising
Editor The comments from Mr Turver calling for taxpayer subsidies for the airport company are surprising; on the one hand he is telling us he […]
Cuts to health mean DHB must decide: Children or the elderly?
“While the Government continues to cut health services across the country, children and elderly in Porirua might soon be pitted against each other in the […]
Peculiar Priorities – Pukerua Bay and Matahorua Gorge
A Coastal Highway Group Report In announcing the $30 million upgrade of the Matahorua Gorge on State Highway 2 north of Napier, Transport Minister Steven […]
Election fever hits town
Respected community leader Betty van Gaalen casts an eye over likely issues in the upcoming elections.
Solid Gold FM Radiothon tops $50K for Kiwi kids
Last weekend’s Solid Gold FM Radiothon for Variety The Children’s Charity raised over its target of $50,000 and the funds will support Kiwi kids who […]