New Tuhono Trains – ‘a monumental shift’
The newly contracted Tūhono trains are set be a significant benefit for the environment, inter-region collaboration, and economic growth. In an announcement today, the Government […]
Articles by Nigel Wilson
Kapiti woman gets 18 years jail for mother’s murder
Kāpiti Coast resident Julia DeLuney has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum non-parole period of 18 years, for the murder of her mother, […]
Kapiti WEA hosts speakers Shani Pillai and Joji Jacob
Ikat-weaving traditions – from Sari to Sarong – is the topic of guest speakers Shani Pillai and Joji Jacob in a Waikanae event hosted by […]
Waikanae Netball Club celebrates 50th year
The Waikanae Netball Club was established in 1975 and is a founding member of Gold Coast Netball, now called Kāpiti Netball. Did you play for […]
Kapiti Māori Ward and Constituency
Twenty-one years ago the Bay of Plenty Regional Council established the first Maori Ward in the country. Since then a further a further 41 Councils […]
Kapiti Council’s operational expenditure remains among the lowest
A new report released by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) last week shows Kāpiti Coast District Council’s operational expenditure is among the lowest in the […]
Nga Manu offers great Kiwi Encounter
Kāpiti has one of the best places to see Kiwi in New Zealand. Ngā Manu Nature Reserve in Waikanae offers an up-close experience. This unique […]
TreeSpace Kāpiti plant tiny urban forest
TreeSpace Kāpiti has successfully planted a tiny urban forest in Waikanae, thanks to strong community backing, local know-how, and considerable support from Kāpiti Coast District […]
Tsunami activity expected in NZ after 8.8 quake near Russia
Boaties around New Zealand say they’re checking moorings and keeping an eye on the seagulls, following a safety warning from officials to go ashore overnight. […]
Kapiti Writers’ Group – sage advice
‘Novels are a long, hot bath, short stories are a short, cold shower!’ Sage advice given from author and poet Trish Veltman at a workshop […]