The Unseen – Film Screening and Panel Discussion
The Unseen is a full-of-wonder film that is both educational and inspirational (See video trailer below). It is the hope of both the filmmakers Geoff and […]
Environment
Government cuts see hike in public transport fares
Fare changes are coming soon for passengers aged 24 and under, following the government’s decision to withdraw funding for age-based concessions. Adding to a cost-of-living […]
Police enquiries made into Ōtaki fire
Police say they are making enquiries following a bush fire in Ōtaki yesterday evening. Just before 5:20pm, Police were called to Marine Parade, near Rangiuru […]
Kapiti Coast search for Missing Diver
The search for a diver missing in the sea off Pātea has today been focused on the coastline between Peka Peka on the Kāpiti Coast […]
Council battery recycling trial extended to Ōtaki Library
The success of a recycling trial for household batteries at Paraparaumu Library has prompted Kāpiti Council to extend the trial to Ōtaki. Waste projects manager […]
Shared path over Waikanae River taking shape
This week contractors completed four of five crane lifts at the Waikanae Bridge on old State Highway 1. The clip-ons, made of lightweight composite materials, […]
High-risk toxic algae in Waikanae River at old State Highway 1
Red alert level warnings for toxic algae are in place for the Waikanae River at the old State Highway 1, Kāpiti. Toxic algae, or cyanobacteria, […]
Suspected avian botulism cases in Waimanu Lagoons
A number of dead waterfowl have been removed from Waimanu Lagoons, Waikanae. It’s suspected that avaian botulism, a disease that causes paralysis and death in birds and […]
Cops nail burnout hoons
Four people have had their vehicles seized by police after burnout incidents in the Ōtaki area. Each of the four had their vehicle impounded for […]
Kāpiti residents enjoy a summer free of water restrictions
While parts of the Wellington Region are facing water woes, Kāpiti Coast residents are enjoying a water-restriction-free summer thanks to sound investment in the district’s […]