SFO alleges former Kapiti council manager and associates fraudulently obtained more than $12million August 18, 2026 The Serious Fraud Office has filed charges against a former Kapiti council manager and two associates alleging they deceived two councils into awarding contracts valued… ...
Grey Power welcomes aged care reform plan but warns against shifting costs to older New Zealanders August 18, 2026 Grey Power New Zealand has welcomed the Ministerial Advisory Group’s report on aged care, saying it provides an important opportunity to build a system that… ...
Wellington is the campus for Victoria University Open Day August 17, 2026 Wellington is the campus for Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, and the institution is inviting the next generation to come and experience Open Day… ...
Stop-go traffic planned on SH59 at Paekākāriki August 16, 2026 Drivers through Paekākāriki can expect daytime delays next week as tree removal work continues along State Highway 59. Stop-go traffic controls will operate in both… ...
High demand for emergency ambulance services August 13, 2026 Hato Hone St John continues to experience high demand for its emergency ambulance service, with 111 call volumes yesterday just under last Monday’s record. On… ...
UPDATE: Serious crash south of Waikanae August 10, 2026 7.40PM The scene of the crash just south of Waikanae on the old state highway is now being cleared. The seriously damaged car has been… ...
Kāpiti photo challenge winners announced August 9, 2026 Judges for the inaugural Kapiti Coast Photographic Society’s digital challenge for Kāpiti colleges were blown away by the students’ skill and creativity. Parapraumu Harvey Norman’s Manoj… ...
Te Ara Whetū – new library hub for Waikanae August 4, 2026 There was great excitement recently on site as the first large glass panels were lifted and installed onto the southern façade of Te Ara Whetū,… ...
Paraparaumu School – Kapiti treasures expressed through artwork August 1, 2026 Artist Taupuruariki (Ariki) Brightwell has again been instrumental in bringing another vibrant mural to Kapiti. In 2024 Ariki completed Tuna Heke at Raumati with the… ...Public meeting to see the signs for teens and tweens (July 29, 2026) Tina Budd from See the Signs says as our rangatahi leave the safety of primary school, they enter a world of greater independence, peer pressure,… ...
Kapiti gets Millionth Tree (July 29, 2026) Kapiti's Queen Elizabeth Park in now home to the millionth native tree planted in Greater Wellington regional parks, a milestone in efforts to reforest former… ...
Waenga – great cast, powerful play comes to Kapiti (July 28, 2026) Created by Hariata & Tamati Moriarty and directed by Jim Moriarty, 'Waenga' centres on a young wahine Māori who is arrested and finds herself in… ...
Kāpiti Hot Chocolate winners… (July 28, 2026) Visit Kāpiti has announced the winners for the 2026 Hot Chocolate competition. "Congratulations to our winners, and a huge thank you to every venue that… ...
Six Kāpiti Coast organisations awarded Māori Economic Development Grants (July 28, 2026) Kāpiti Coast District Council and Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti have announced six successful recipients of the Māori Economic Development Grants Fund 2026/27. The contestable Fund, established in 2013, supports whānau, hapū, iwi, mātāwaka, and Māori… ...
Greens select Melody Willis for new Kapiti electorate (July 28, 2026) The Green Party has chosen Melody Willis to stand in the 2026 election for the new seat of Kapiti which covers from Otaki to the… ...
Gumboot Friday records highest month of free counselling (July 25, 2026) Last month marked Gumboot Friday’s highest month of 2026, with 2,322 rangatahi accessing free counselling. In June 2026, 2,322 young people aged 5–25 accessed free… ...
He kaupapa nui mō Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki (July 22, 2026) Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki have formally signed a Mana Whakahono ā Rohe iwi participation agreement with Greater Wellington, alongside Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai, making these the… ...
NZCT Helps Raukawa ki Runga Represent with Pride (July 22, 2026) New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) awarded a $9,687 NZCT grant to Raukawa ki Runga RLC in Ōtaki to provide uniforms and accommodation for players who… ...
Cat burglars no match for super sleuth Sergeant (July 21, 2026) A community icon has been rescued overnight, after a keen-eyed Sergeant intercepted a mastermind heist. The target: Inglewood’s famous Pink Panther statue. The situation… ...
Fox Open win boost for junior Golf (July 20, 2026) Tony Lester, chair of the Waikanae Golf Club Board says the win this morning of Ryan Fox at The Open championship will have a massive… ...
Fatal crash, Levin (July 20, 2026) Police say one person has died following a single vehicle crash in Levin this afternoon. The crash on State Highway 1 was reported just before… ...
Kāpiti groups make 2026 community awards line-up (July 19, 2026) Thirty-five Kāpiti community groups, organisations and initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise the work of… ...
Kāpiti Business After 5 with Grant Elliott (July 16, 2026) The invitation is out to join NZ cricket legend Grant Elliot for some inspiration, a bit of networking and a drink at a Kapiti Business… ...
Could Tax Pooling Be Putting Money Back in Your Pocket? (July 16, 2026) Kāpiti based chartered accountant Lisa-Jean Foote says running a business on the Kāpiti Coast comes with its own rhythm, seasonal shifts, local opportunities, and the… ...
Kāpiti vet honoured for lifetime of service (July 15, 2026) Kāpiti Coast veterinarian Roger Marchant has been recognised for more than 50 years of service to animals, people and the veterinary profession. Roger received Honorary… ...
Seed funding supports affordable housing solutions on the Kāpiti Coast (July 15, 2026) Kāpiti Coast District Council has allocated $85,000 from the previous Government’s Better Off Fund towards a second round of its Community and Affordable Housing Seed… ...
Kapiti Grey Power AGM (July 15, 2026) The Annual General Meeting of kapiti Grey Power is being held on Wednesday 22 July 2026, starting over morning tea at 9:30am, with the formal AGM starting… ...
Kapiti hosts Kaumātua Kapa Haka Festival (July 13, 2026) Tākiri o Te Ata Kaumātua Kapa Haka Festival is an annual celebration honouring our kaumātua, where they take centre stage as both performers and treasured… ...
Snooker Open Day at the Waikanae Chartered Club (July 11, 2026) Whether you’re a seasoned player or just keen to give it a go, you are invited to come along and join in for a great… ...