Candidates can’t cut councillors’ pay, and for good reason
By Gwynn Compton Controversial opinion: Local government politicians are generally underpaid for the role they perform. Every three years, our local government elections bring out […]
Politics
Kapiti Business Chamber quiz the candidates
By KCNews reporters Mayoral, District-wide, and Ward election aspirants were well quizzed on economic issues at the Kāpiti Business Chamber candidates meeting at the Paraparaumu […]
Proposed Rubbish to Energy plan with projected $18M annual revenue for KCDC
Kāpiti mayoral candidate Kim Hobson says waste management is not only a core service of Council, it is also a potential revenue earner for Kāpiti […]
Strategic intent for the future of Kāpiti Coast Airport
The Puketapu ki Paraparaumu Trust has today released its strategic intent for the future of Kāpiti Coast Airport and the surrounding whenua. The vision outlines […]
Community Vision Breathes New Life into Te Wharemauku Awa
Raumati’s Wharemauku Stream has long been the subject of community concern — a much-loved waterway in need of care but lacking coordinated leadership. That has […]
New Tuhono Trains – ‘a monumental shift’
The newly contracted Tūhono trains are set be a significant benefit for the environment, inter-region collaboration, and economic growth. In an announcement today, the Government […]
‘Big Changes’ coming for Council’s Long Term Plan
Council reviews its Long Term Plan every three years and a new Long Term Plan will be approved in June 2027. Mayoral candidate Liz Koh […]
Kapiti candidates on trial at Grey Power public meeting
By KCNews reporters (apologies in advance for the length of this article but there were 28 candidates on show). Nerves were clearly in evidence as […]
Kapiti Coast Grey Power Election Meetings
Free public meetings will be hosted by Kāpiti Coast Grey Power for a chance to meet the election candidates. Kāpiti Coast has provided an interesting […]
Waikanae Park gets refresh
Waikanae Park is one of our most popular destination parks and it is in for a major refresh. Waikanae Park is the home of several […]