Chris cross over Cones costs
The government will require councils to use fewer road cones, or miss out on government funding for roads. Minister of Transport Chris Bishop said people […]
Environment
Aroha Spinks in final Nga Manu Speaker Series
Dr Aroha Spinks is the final speaker in the superb Nga Manu Winter Speaker 2025 series. Dr Spinks is an independent consultant living in Ōtaki […]
Daran Ponter – The Goalposts Keep Moving
Column by Greater Wellington Regional Chair, Daran Ponter. The Government’s proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) is the most widespread alteration of how we manage […]
Otaki Gorge Road at Blue Bluff reopens
Almost five years after being closed following two slips, Ōtaki Gorge Road at Blue Bluff is now open, reports Kāpiti Coast District Council. Council’s Group […]
Kapiti Gardens talk with Dr Clare Gleeson
The Waikanae & District Horticultural Society is hosting a talk by Dr Clare Gleeson, Garden Historian and Author. Dr Gleeson will be talking about gardens […]
Raumati Straights and Transmission Gully speed review
Consultation on the proposed new speed limit of 110km/h for Transmission Gully Motorway and Raumati Straights closes next week. NZTA are looking for your feedback […]
River Channel and Gravel works planned for Waikanae Estuary Protection
Essential river channel and gravel work will start Monday 7 July downstream from the Otaihanga Boat Club to manage erosion within the highly protected and […]
Sam Ferguson set to rep Kapiti at Regional Council
Popular Horizons Regional Councillor Sam Ferguson is back on familiar turf in Kāpiti and will be standing for the Greater Wellington Regional Council at the […]
Rezoning for Retirement Village to impact residents
By Ian Powell Kāpiti Coast District Council (KCDC) is considering a proposal to rezone two sections on Ratanui Rd (65 and 73) in Otaihanga from […]
Severe weather warning – brunt of the front
NZ Severe Weather Update – Thursday 26 June 2025 – Video below.