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 […]
Politics
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 […]
Major events deliver $6.7million boost for Kāpiti
Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Major Events Fund delivered an exceptional return for the year 2024/25, with $6.7 million injected into the local economy from $200,000 […]
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 […]
Kapiti Equestrians directed to Expressway danger
Minister Gives Green Light for Children on Horses to Ride the O2NL Expressway In a stunning move that has shocked road safety advocates, Transport Minister Chris […]
Sam Ferguson set to rep Kapiti at Regional Council
Popular Horizons Regional Councillor Sam Ferguson is back on familiar turf in Kāpiti and will be standing for the Greater Wellington Regional Council at the […]
Rezoning for Retirement Village to impact residents
By Ian Powell Kāpiti Coast District Council (KCDC) is considering a proposal to rezone two sections on Ratanui Rd (65 and 73) in Otaihanga from […]
Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow in the Swim for Coastguard
Mayors often find themselves in deep water but for Kāpiti Mayor Janet Holborow the move is entirely voluntary. Through the month of June 2025, she […]
Early construction begins on Waikanae Library – Te Ara Whetu
Early works in advance of the main construction have started on new Waikanae Library – Te Ara Whetū, reports Kāpiti Coast District Council. Brendan Owens, […]
Waikanae skatepark closed over safety concerns
An independent report raising safety concerns about the condition of the Waikanae skatepark has prompted the Kāpiti Coast District Council to close it from today. […]