Kapiti mayoral candidates mixed on Harvard spend August 15, 2025 Feedback is mixed from Kapiti mayoral candidates on the recent Leadership for Senior Executives programme attended at Harvard by Kapiti Chief Executive Darren Edwards. Attendance… ...
‘Council Must Reduce Debt and Interest Costs’ August 15, 2025 Mayoral candidate Liz Koh says Kapiti Coast District Council must focus on reducing debt and interest costs. “The recent performance benchmarking report for Councils released… ...
Kapiti Māori Ward and Constituency August 13, 2025 Twenty-one years ago the Bay of Plenty Regional Council established the first Maori Ward in the country. Since then a further a further 41 Councils… ...
Exciting Young Pianist in Waikanae August 13, 2025 On Sunday 24 August the Waikanae Music Society will present award- winning young pianist Tony Yan Tong Chen. Tony Yan Tong Chen to perform in… ...
Raumati Scores Coastal Protection with Innovative Ecoreef August 12, 2025 In a major win for coastal resilience, the Raumati Community Board has secured the installation of an innovative seawall system – at no cost to… ...
Police release name after fatal crash, Manakau August 12, 2025 Police say they can now confirm the name of the man who died following a crash on SH1, Manakau on 22 July. He was David… ...
Garage Sale August 11, 2025 Date: Saturday 16th August 2025 Time: 8am Place: 118b Manly St, Paraparaumu Beach Goods for Sale: Miscellaneous selection of tools, and gardening pots, etc. ...
Whale Song – huge attraction for Kapiti August 9, 2025 Whale Song is set to become a new star attraction for tourists visiting the Kapiti Coast. Kapiti already has a world class car museum at… ...
Rail satisfaction slips – bus services continue to ride high August 8, 2025 Metlink’s latest passenger satisfaction survey reveals that while overall satisfaction with public transport in the Wellington Region remains high with 93% of passengers satisfied or… ...Nga Manu offers great Kiwi Encounter (August 7, 2025) Kapiti has one of the best places to see Kiwi in New Zealand. Ngā Manu Nature Reserve in Waikanae offers an up-close experience. This unique… ...
TreeSpace Kāpiti plant tiny urban forest (August 7, 2025) TreeSpace Kāpiti has successfully planted a tiny urban forest in Waikanae, thanks to strong community backing, local know-how, and considerable support from Kāpiti Coast District… ...
Kapiti Grey Power Wins National Award for Popular Process (August 4, 2025) Kapiti Coast Grey Power received an award at the recent New Zealand Grey Power AGM in recognition of their popular Age Friendly Business Initiative, which… ...
Record Candidates List for Kapiti Elections (August 2, 2025) Eighty-seven candidates are standing for Kapiti Coast Council positions at this year's local government elections. In addition are two Kapiti candidates standing for election to… ...
Waikanae Lions Club is conducting annual fertiliser sale (July 31, 2025) Spring is the best time to fertilise your lawn and gardens and the Lions Club is offering nine different options to best suit your needs.… ...
Museum and Heritage Fund brings Kāpiti Coast’s stories to life (July 31, 2025) Museum and Heritage Development Fund available to help bring Kāpiti Coast’s stories to life Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Museum and Heritage Development Fund has $13,000… ...
Kapiti Older Persons Advisory Group calls for Parliamentary Support (July 31, 2025) There is an opportunity for Parliament to work in a truly MMP environment says Kevin Burrows. Mr Burrows chairs the Kāpiti Coast District Council Older… ...
Welby Ings: Kids are being labelled ‘dumb’ when they’re not (July 30, 2025) In a school system obsessed with assessment, kids with non-linear intelligence can too easily fall through the cracks, says teacher and writer Welby Ings. While… ...
Kapiti Remembering a Jazz Great (July 30, 2025) ‘Jazzy grooves with Horns’ - Is how Erna Ferry, partner of the late Rodger Fox and long-time singer with his band, describes the show she will… ...
Kapiti Writers’ Group – sage advice (July 29, 2025) ‘Novels are a long, hot bath, short stories are a short, cold shower!’ Sage advice given from author and poet Trish Veltman at a workshop… ...
Chris cross over Cones costs (July 27, 2025) The government will require councils to use fewer road cones, or miss out on government funding for roads. Minister of Transport Chris Bishop said people… ...
Aroha Spinks in final Nga Manu Speaker Series (July 26, 2025) Dr Aroha Spinks is the final speaker in the superb Nga Manu Winter Speaker 2025 series. Dr Spinks is an independent consultant living in Ōtaki… ...
Mills Albert Saints Crowned NBL Champions (July 24, 2025) The Mills Albert Wellington Saints have secured their 13th National Basketball League (NBL) title with their recent gripping 88–83 victory over the Southland Sharks at… ...
Kapiti woman found guilty of murdering her mother (July 23, 2025) Kapiti resident Julia Deluney was today found guilty of murdering her mother, 79-year-old Helen Gregory. Mrs Gregory was found dead on 24 January, last year… ...
Fatal crash: SH1, Manakau (July 22, 2025) Police have confirmed one person has died following a crash on State Highway 1, Manakau earlier today. Emergency services were called to the collision involving… ...
Halt To Plan Changes Risks Further Development of Waikanae Cemetery (July 22, 2025) 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… ...
Ghost Trio in Waikanae (July 21, 2025) The Waikanae Music Society is hosting the Ghost Piano Trio, an ensemble which will be touring for Chamber Music New Zealand. On Sunday 3 August… ...
A Night Under the Stars for Mary Potter Hospice (July 21, 2025) A fundraising Gala Dinner is being held at Southwards in August to support the work done by Mary Potter Hospice and renovate the Kāpiti Community… ...
Extra public transport for Phoenix vs Wrexham (July 14, 2025) Extra capacity on Metlink train services and larger buses will be running for the Wellington Phoenix vs Wrexham AFC match on 19 July at 5pm,… ...
Daran Ponter – The Goalposts Keep Moving (July 11, 2025) 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… ...