Ngāti Raukawa have final say on Treaty claim
The final tangata whenua Treaty hearing was held this week on Raukawa Marae in Ōtaki. The Ngāti Raukawa confederation of iwi located in the Manawatū/Horowhenua/Kāpiti […]
Politics
Kapiti being Snubbed by Region
By Gwynn Compton “Kāpiti should be included in talks around regional amalgamation and not shut out in the cold yet again, following the news that […]
Kapiti Coastal adaptation report to be tabled
The independent Takutai Kāpiti Coastal Advisory Panel’s recommendations for coastal adaptation pathways will be tabled at a Kāpiti Coast District Council meeting on Thursday 20 […]
Electra Trustee Election completed
The 2024 ELECTRA Trustee Election has been completed with Neil Mackay and John Yeoman being comfortably returned along with newcomer Corey Kennett. The candidate who […]
Kāpiti Council focused on debt reduction in LTP
Kāpiti Mayor Janet Holborow says prioritising the reduction of debt was the strongest message Council received leading into the Long-term Plan 2024–34 considerations. “A 17 […]
HDC Supports Joint Letter on Māori Wards
Mayor Bernie Wanden joined 51 Mayors and Chairs, and LGNZ in advocating for local decision-making regarding the imminent introduction of poll provisions on Māori Wards. […]
Constables save man from burning car
Three constables were presented bravery awards by Mayor Janet Holborow at the Kāpiti Council today. Mayor Holborow says the actions of the three constables were […]
Finance Minister Willis at Kapiti breakfast
The Electra Business Breakfast is welcoming the Minister of Finance, Hon Nicola Willis hot on the heels of delivering her first budget on Thursday 30th May. She has been quoted […]
Neil MacKay announces Electra Trust bid
Current Electra Trust member Neil MacKay has announced his candidacy for a return to the trust at the upcoming election. Mr MacKay says Electra is […]
Electra Business and Innovation Awards celebrates 30 years
The recent opening of the Electra Business and Innovation Awards process drew a full house at Māoriland hub in Ōtaki. This is 30th year of […]