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Kapiti Women’s Centre Street Appeal July 26, 2024 Kapiti Women's Centre are holding their annual Street Appeal on Friday 26th July around Kapiti and if you get the chance to support them please… ...
Copperfield Collective opens Sensory Shopping Hours July 25, 2024 Kamni Raju-Russell of Copperfield Collective says they are excited to announce the launch of their new Sensory Shopping Hours, aimed at creating a more inclusive… ...
Cyber security in the wake of Crowdstrike crash July 25, 2024 A recent bad update from cyber security company CrowdStrike for their Falcon software caused computers and laptops to become unusable, able only to display the… ...
Probus Club of Kāpiti Coast to celebrate 50th anniversary July 25, 2024 The Probus Club of Kāpiti Coast’s 50th anniversary will be marked with a celebration lunch later in the year. Club president Richard Chilton says about… ...
Ngāti Raukawa have final say on Treaty claim July 25, 2024 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… ...
Second death from Otaki house fire July 24, 2024 A second person has died following a house fire in Otaki on Sunday. Elderly couple Earl Robert Stuart and Ngamata-A-Tumu Stuart have died after they… ...

Kapiti Kids Workshop and Pop-Up Market: A Fun-Filled Success July 22, 2024 An incredible day was had at the recent Kids Workshop and Pop-Up Market in Ōtaki. The event was buzzing with excitement, brimming with talented young… ...
Leap into the Hoop Club Kapiti Social League July 5, 2024 Hoop Club Kapiti's next Social Basketball League starts on 21 July 2024 and will run for 10 weeks on Sundays at Paraparaumu College. Games will start… ...
Mills Albert Wellington Saints to visit Kapiti July 5, 2024 Fresh from an impressive 100-94 win over Tauranga Whai in the National Basketball League the high-flying Mills Albert Wellington Saints will be making a visit… ...
Kapiti Psychiatrist doing job of three resigns after being denied panic button (July 5, 2024) A Kapiti psychiatrist, who has resigned after months of doing the work of three specialists, says the final straw was being denied a panic button… ...
Kāpiti communities get $160k funding boost (July 3, 2024) The Nikau Foundation has announced over $160,000 in funding to support Kāpiti communities.  A total of $166,632 has been given to fund 29 applications from… ...
Man arrested following fleeing driver incident, Kāpiti-Mana (July 2, 2024) A man has been arrested after a fleeing driver incident across the Kāpiti-Mana region earlier today. Inspector Renee Perkins, Area Commander Kāpiti-Mana says Police identified… ...
Kapiti Chamber commends police response (July 1, 2024) The Kāpiti Business Chamber has commended local advocacy and the effective Police response following recent anti-social boy racer meet-ups. Local businesses are breathing a sigh… ...
Police Eagle to swoop on illegal car gatherings (June 28, 2024) The Matariki cluster won’t be the only thing in the sky this weekend as the Police Eagle helicopter assists in monitoring and responding to anti-social… ...
‘Two hats’ symbolism characterises John Baxter Kapiti exhibition (June 28, 2024) Rua Pōtae, the title John Baxter has chosen for an exhibition of early paintings and book illustrations at Toi MAHARA, translates simply as Two Hats.… ...
Vehicle seizures and arrests follow antisocial road user gatherings (June 27, 2024) Police say five vehicles have been seized and one person arrested following a recent spate of antisocial road user gatherings in Kapiti and Horowhenua. As… ...
Kapiti to Laugh out Loud at RSC (June 26, 2024) An excellent night of laughs has been announced for the latest "Comedy at R.S.C" (Raumati Social Club)!This is a collaboration of established Wellington comedians who… ...
Kapiti Cancer Rehab Fundraiser (June 26, 2024) Come along to a Master Class with Fi Greig, where you will learn how to cook delicious and nutritious seasonal food, in our Mid-Winter Warmers… ...
Age Friendly Kapiti goes Digital (June 25, 2024) Digital Seniors is delighted to share that we have been invited to support Kāpiti's Age Friendly Group around DIGITAL INCLUSION for the Kāpiti senior community.   "Kāpiti’s Age… ...
Pink Weed-Killer for Kapiti Expressway (June 25, 2024) NZTA says they have been spraying invasive plants along the Kāpiti Expressway with a weed killer dyed pink and advise "don't touch these plants. Don't… ...
Kapiti Coast Lotto player gets a $400,000 return on Strike ticket (June 23, 2024) One a lucky Strike player from Kapiti Coast will be celebrating after winning $400,000 with Strike Four in Saturday night's Lotto draw. The winning Strike… ...
Gotcha – Man arrested while breaking into cars (June 20, 2024) A twenty-one-year-old has been arrested after allegedly breaking into three vehicles in Oxford Street Levin on Wednesday morning in an attempt to steal them. At… ...
Kapiti Law on the Move (June 18, 2024) Jane Stevenson’s favourite business line is ‘At Kapiti Law we say relax, we’re only lawyers.’ Jane has been involved in Kapiti civil and legal society… ...
Illegally dumped rubbish cost Kapiti $60,000 (June 14, 2024) Fly-tipping. Littering. Illegal rubbish dumping. Whatever you call it, it pollutes the environment, spoils our shared spaces, can be dangerous for people and animals and… ...
Kapiti Lions e-Waste Collection Catching On (June 14, 2024) Kapiti people are getting a firmer grip on the opportunity to get rid of old electrical equipment including computers and cellphones under a Lions Club… ...
Kapiti Coastal adaptation report to be tabled (June 14, 2024) 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… ...
Justice of the Peace at Kapiti Libraries (June 12, 2024) A Justice of the Peace (JP) service is up and running at the Kapiti Coast libraries – you don't need an appointment, just come along,… ...
Update: Homicide investigation, Kapiti Coast (June 12, 2024) Police say a 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder over the death of a man in Waikanae Beach last night. Police responded… ...
Man dies after stabbing on Kapiti Coast (June 11, 2024) Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died at a house in Waikanae Beach this evening. Detective Senior Sergeant Pete Middlemiss said about… ...