Kapiti ramping up fish passage for threatened species
Threatened fish species in Wharemaukū Stream, Paraparaumu, have an improved passage up and down the stream thanks to a new “rock ramp” fishway which is […]
Politics
Nathan Guy appointed as Agricultural Trade Envoy
Former Ōtaki member of Parliament Nathan Guy has been appointed as New Zealand’s Special Agricultural Trade Envoy. Guy, who served 15 years as MP for […]
Greater Wellington has strong credit rating
S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Greater Wellington’s AA long‑term and A‑1+ short‑term credit ratings, noting the region’s strong economic fundamentals and robust financial management. The […]
Has the Kapiti polyclinic become a dead duck?
Opinion by Ian Powell The Kāpiti Health Advisory Group (KHAG) is a formal advisory committee of the Kāpiti Coast District Council (KCDC). Its members are […]
Regional watch with Daran Ponter
Column from Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Daran Ponter Rates and Reforms Facing proposals from the Beehive on local government reform and rates capping wasn’t […]
Tim Costley confirms for new Kapiti electorate
Current local MP Tim Costley has confirmed he will be standing once again in the 2026 General Election. Costley, an RNZAF pilot until elected as MP in 2023, is […]
Regional council abolition and KCDC internal pickle
Opinion by Ian Powell On 22 November, the Government announced its dramatic decision to replace elected regional councillors with what are to be called Combined […]
Labour selects Sophie Handford for Kapiti
The Labour Party has made a positive move in securing its future by selecting former Kāpiti Coast District Councillor Sophie Handford as its candidate for […]
Kāpiti Coast District Council committee structure confirmed
The Kāpiti Coast District Council committee structure was confirmed at the recent Council meeting. Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow says the committee structure provides a […]
Welcome to the Kapiti Class of 2025-2028
Re-elected Kāpiti Mayor Janet Holborow told the inaugural gathering of newly elected members that while the new triennium offers many challenges she is confident the […]