Mike Olsen – Kapiti loses a valued Grocer
Kāpiti recently farewelled one of its great characters with the service to remember Mike Olsen. With Covid restrictions, the service was spread over three venues. […]
Articles by Nigel Wilson
Arm chair critic steps up
Whether the rugby crowd is 50 or 50,000 or whichever side they are cheering for, there is one thing they generally agree on – the […]
Red Light won’t stop Kāpiti Run for Youth
The Web Genius Kāpiti Run for Youth takes place annually to raise funds and fitness for Kāpiti youth while having fun strolling or running along […]
Caution for Dog Owners and Swimmers as Toxic Algae identified at Kapiti sites
Swimmers are being advised to take caution while dog owners should keep dogs on leashes or avoid two river sites along the Kāpiti Coast with […]
Father-Son team wins Kapiti Open Petanque
This year’s annual Kāpiti Open Petanque Tournament, played in perfect weather over Anniversary weekend, drew a top quality field of 35 teams competing for the […]
What do grape-stealing birds and cyber-criminals have in common
By Jan Thornborough Sitting in my home office I noticed a cheeky thrush hopping along the fence with a juicy red globe in its mouth. […]
Kapiti Foodbank gets Loo Art Cash
The humble loo roll holder was transformed into art and then into cash with the Kāpiti Community Foodbank benefiting from the work of Peter Jackson […]
COVID – All of New Zealand will move to Red from 11:59pm, 23 January 2022
From 11:59pm tonight, 23 January 2022, all parts of New Zealand will move to the Red setting of the COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic lights) in response […]
PJ Shaw’s Dark Love from Rotheram to Raumati
PJ Shaw’s debut poetry collection Dark Love is a poignant reflection on change, time, love and death. Shaw’s work takes the reader on a journey […]
Kapiti Council – No Pass, No Entry
Council extends need for vaccine pass to enter Civic building Kāpiti Coast District Council is extending the requirement for a vaccine pass to be carried […]