110km/h – NZTA plans to increase speed on Kapiti Expressway
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) will begin consultation this month on raising speed limits for the Kāpiti Expressway to 110km/h. “Boosting economic growth and productivity […]
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Horowhenua Plan Change enables 3500 new homes
One of the most significant and transformational urban development projects in our history is a step closer, with the Proposed Plan Change 4 (Tara-Ika Growth […]
Minimum Wage increase from 1 April 2024
Kāpiti employment recruitment company Star People is advising employers to have payment systems in place to meet the new minimum wage that starts on April […]
Pay Cut for lowest earners
The news was all bad for minimum wage earners as Stats NZ show they have an effective pay cut. NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff is calling […]
Kapiti celebrates International Women’s Day
Kāpiti Women in Business are hosting guest Speaker Rosie Overcomer, as well as MC Catherine Scullin for this years International Women’s Day Lunch on Friday […]
Kapiti says no to Clip On traffic Chaos
By KCNews reporters Kāpiti Coasters have had a hectic time of it over the last few years with major disruptions from roadworks and the saga […]
Kids Market 1st anniversary a huge success
The first anniversary of the Ōtaki Kids Market in January 2024 was a huge success, boasting over 50 stalls operated by 80 enthusiastic tamariki and […]
Why We Should All Shop Local During the Holiday Season
Supporting small business shops is a win for you and for your community (not to mention the people receiving your gifts!) Why shop local in […]
Movember – a close shave looms
Movember, it isn’t always pretty but the cause is superb. If you see friends and family and strangers wandering around the streets of Kāpiti looking […]
Kapiti gets $22million Water Upgrade
Kāpiti Coast District Council chief executive Darren Edwards this week signed the contract for a $22 million upgrade of the Waikanae Water Treatment Plant. “Council […]