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New regional plan strengthens ability to manage emergencies

July 5, 2026 admin 0

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, […]

2026 Electra Business & Innovation Awards Finalists named

July 4, 2026 admin 0

Organisers say there has been an outstanding wave of entries from the Horowhenua and Kāpiti for the 2026 Electra Business & Innovation Awards. “After a […]

Police step in for person sleeping rough in Kapiti

June 29, 2026 Nigel Wilson 0

Appalling weather conditions and high public interest appear to have prompted agencies to finally assist a homeless woman away from what has been her ‘home’ […]

Fire service alerted to House fire in Paraparaumu

June 26, 2026 Nigel Wilson 0

Eye-witnesses have reported a serious house fire in Paraparaumu just after 8pm tonight. The eye-witnesses say they were just driving past when they saw the […]

Homeless and sleeping rough in Kapiti – no response from MSD

June 26, 2026 admin 0

Tonight is very cold and raining. A nice night to be inside a warm house. Not a good night to be sleeping on the side […]

Matariki and School Holiday fun at Kapiti’s Nga Manu

June 25, 2026 Nigel Wilson 0

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

June 25, 2026 admin 0

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 […]