Responsibility Without Power: Local Government’s Dilemma
By Gwynn Compton Following along with the events that unfolded at last week’s LGNZ SuperLocal conference, I’ve been struggling to coalesce my thoughts on what […]
Politics
Halt To Plan Changes Risks Further Development of Waikanae Cemetery
Kāpiti Coast iwi Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai are devastated at the news the Government will halt all council plan changes until 2027, as they await the […]
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 […]
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 […]