Young Kāpiti Artist Paints Music Icons
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 […]
Arts
Finnegan Tui Returns
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
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 […]
Contractor appointed to build Te Ara Whetū – Waikanae Library
The new library for Waikanae got a step closer this week with the appointment of construction company Naylor Love, reports Kāpiti Coast District Council. “Naylor […]
Calling all Kapiti creatives
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
From humble beginnings in 2013 the Ōtaki Kite Festival has grown to become an iconic event, not just for Ōtaki but for the entire region. […]
Pasifika Celebration Day set to shine in Horowhenua
Horowhenua is set to come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavours of the Pacific as Pasifika Celebration Day takes centre stage on Saturday 1 […]
Parihaka – Kapiti WEA lessons for us all with Nicola Easthope and Paora Trim
Paora and Nicola will talk about their experience in bringing the lessons from Parihaka to the Kāpiti College community. The Parihaka talk is part of […]
Kapiti student’s artwork has broad appeal
A Kāpiti secondary student who only started painting two years ago, has been chosen by visitors toToi MAHARA Young Artists Exhibition as the winner of […]
Kapiti Playhouse makes Nunsense
‘Nunsense’ follows the crazy antics of five nuns from the Little Sisters of Hoboken convent. When their cook accidentally serves up some tainted soup, 52 […]