Bucket Tree tops national leaderboard
Tawa’s Bucket Tree has surged into first place in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition after strong support from Porirua and Wellington […]
Environment
New regional plan strengthens ability to manage emergencies
The Wellington Region Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Plan 2026–2031 takes effect from today, setting a new direction for how the region prepares for, […]
Matariki and School Holiday fun at Kapiti’s Nga Manu
Matariki is a wonderful time for tamariki and whānau to connect with nature, reflect on the year gone by and celebrate together. Ngā Manu has […]
Regional Council rates a balancing act
Greater Wellington councillors approved the 2026/27 Annual Plan today, agreeing to continue essential regional services while limiting the average regional rates increase to 9.7%. The per annum average regional rates increase for residential rates […]
Lower Hutt joins global climate resilience project
Lower Hutt has been selected for a major international climate resilience project aimed at helping communities prepare for extreme heat and other climate risks. The […]
Simply Gardening with Kath Irvine
We are fortunate to live in an area where gardening is a way of life and just like the gardens themselves, there are a huge […]
Kapiti Coast offers range of Dog exercise areas
Got a pup who loves to run and play?There are heaps of places across the coast for your doggos to get out and explore – whether […]
Building Te Ara Whetū: Sustainability in action
The construction of the new Waikanae Library – Te Ara Whetu, is implementing industry-leading sustainability practices that place environmental responsibility at the heart of the project. […]
VOTE – Electra Trustees
Voting to elect THREE Trustees to the Electra Trust is underway. Electra is wholly owned by electricity consumers – including you. Have your say: vote for the […]
Community Collaboration Celebrated at Ngā Manu
Ngā Manu Nature Reserve officially unveiled its new Visitor Centre mural recently, celebrating a community collaboration that brought together local rangatahi, mana whenua, artists, Council […]