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, […]
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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, […]
Pay Cut for lowest earners
The news was all bad for minimum wage earners as Stats NZ show they have an effective pay cut. NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff is calling […]
Man arrested following car break-ins across Kapiti Coast
Police have arrested a 34-year-old man following a spate of car break-ins across the Kāpiti Coast. A search warrant was executed and further enquiries following […]
Rotorua visitors win Parkwood Kapiti Petanque Open Doubles
Marlene Barker reports The nationally ranked petanque doubles duo Alan Fletcher and Andre Noel from Rotorua triumphed at the hotly contested Parkwood Kāpiti Open Doubles, […]
Reikorangi Country Fair – Sunday, all welcome
The Reikorangi Residents Association present the Country Fair, Sunday 28th January – be entertained with Music from 11:00 am, enjoy Devonshire Tea and a sausage, […]
Kids Market 1st anniversary a huge success
The first anniversary of the Ōtaki Kids Market in January 2024 was a huge success, boasting over 50 stalls operated by 80 enthusiastic tamariki and […]
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 […]
Whitireia Park is closed as fire Investigated
Whitireia Park is closed to the public until at least Wednesday 17 January as Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) continues to bring a fire […]
Light Keeping by Adrienne Jansen
Reviewed by Karen McMillan Creative writing teacher, novelist and poet Adrienne Jansen releases her sixth novel, Light Keeping, a moving and tender novel that draws […]