Nga Manu offers great Kiwi Encounter
Kāpiti has one of the best places to see Kiwi in New Zealand. Ngā Manu Nature Reserve in Waikanae offers an up-close experience. This unique […]
Environment
TreeSpace Kāpiti plant tiny urban forest
TreeSpace Kāpiti has successfully planted a tiny urban forest in Waikanae, thanks to strong community backing, local know-how, and considerable support from Kāpiti Coast District […]
Waikanae Lions Club is conducting annual fertiliser sale
Spring is the best time to fertilise your lawn and gardens and the Lions Club is offering nine different options to best suit your needs. […]
Tsunami activity expected in NZ after 8.8 quake near Russia
Boaties around New Zealand say they’re checking moorings and keeping an eye on the seagulls, following a safety warning from officials to go ashore overnight. […]
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 […]
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 […]