Seed funding supports affordable housing solutions on the Kāpiti Coast
Kāpiti Coast District Council has allocated $85,000 from the previous Government’s Better Off Fund towards a second round of its Community and Affordable Housing Seed […]
Politics
More Kapiti Coast food businesses can be verified locally
Kāpiti Coast District Council has completed a formal MPI accreditation process and as a result have expanded the range of food businesses they can verify […]
New regional plan strengthens ability to manage emergencies
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, […]
Police step in for person sleeping rough in Kapiti
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’ […]
Homeless and sleeping rough in Kapiti – no response from MSD
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 […]
Regional Council rates a balancing act
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 […]
Grey Power reaffirms commitment to Universal Super
Grey Power New Zealand is reaffirming its long-standing support for universal New Zealand Superannuation (NZS), followingrecent comments from Labour leader Chris Hipkins indicating openness to […]
Kapiti Libraries going cash-free
Going cash-free is the next step in the development of contemporary library services for Kāpiti. Siren Deluxe, Manager Libraries, says this is an exciting year for […]
New Classrooms for Paraparaumu College
Local MP Tim Costley and Education Minister Erica Stanford today announced $10 million to deliver new classrooms across the lower North Island, taking the total […]
Hard choices ahead: Mayor asks Kāpiti to help set priorities
Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow says it’s time for an honest conversation about what Council should prioritise as it prepares its next Long-term Plan (LTP). Mayor Holborow says this week Council kicked […]