Diver located deceased, Mana Island
A person has died this afternoon while diving near Mana Island, Porirua. Emergency services were called about 3.05pm, after a diver failed to surface. The […]
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Person trapped under car in Paraparaumu
A person has been transported to Wellington hospital after being trapped for 10 minutes under a car that had rolled off a tow truck. They […]
Kapiti Gateway Project ended by Unanimous Vote
Kāpiti Coast District Councillors today voted unanimously to end the Kāpiti Gateway-Te Uruhi project. Council revisited an original motion moved by Councillor Liz Koh and […]
The Art of Tennis – new entranceway at WBTC unveiled
A major artwork by well-known Kāpiti Artist Adele Souster, featuring tennis as an active sport, is the centrepiece of the new entrance to the Waikanae […]
RMA – not as simple as it looks
A Column by Kāpiti Coast District Mayor Janet Holborow There’s no doubt that New Zealand’s natural environment is under significant pressure. Across the country, water […]
Over the Fence Cuppa events to connect communities
Kāpiti Coast District Council are calling for community-minded people to run Over the Fence Cuppa events for their neighbourhood or street to help grow connected […]
Call for Reconstruction Authority in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Former Kāpiti Coast District Councillor and local government reform advocate Gwynn Compton has called on central government to establish a stand alone New Zealand Reconstruction […]
Off peak Metlink bus trips suspended during union meeting
Off peak bus passengers in Wellington City are advised that some off peak bus trips will be suspended from 9.30am to 2pm on Wednesday 22 […]
Drive in Coffee – no thanks says Tom Thumb
The fabulous Tom Thumb Cafe in Kena Kena had an unexpected visitor but are quick to point out it was NOT a Ram Raid. “Hey […]
Climate Emergency Action in Kapiti – Real or Imagined
Sahra Kress looks at the Kāpiti Council’s response to Climate Change In May 2019, Kāpiti Coast District Council (KCDC) declared a Climate Emergency. The Big […]