Bucket Tree tops national leaderboard July 5, 2026 Tawa’s Bucket Tree has surged into first place in the 2026 New Zealand Tree of the Year competition after strong support from Porirua and Wellington… ...
New regional plan strengthens ability to manage emergencies July 5, 2026 The Wellington Region Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Plan 2026–2031 takes effect from today, setting a new direction for how the region prepares for,… ...
2026 Electra Business & Innovation Awards Finalists named July 4, 2026 Organisers say there has been an outstanding wave of entries from the Horowhenua and Kāpiti for the 2026 Electra Business & Innovation Awards. "After a… ...
Police step in for person sleeping rough in Kapiti June 29, 2026 Appalling weather conditions and high public interest appear to have prompted agencies to finally assist a homeless woman away from what has been her 'home'… ...
Fire service alerted to House fire in Paraparaumu June 26, 2026 Eye-witnesses have reported a serious house fire in Paraparaumu just after 8pm tonight. The eye-witnesses say they were just driving past when they saw the… ...
Homeless and sleeping rough in Kapiti – no response from MSD June 26, 2026 Tonight is very cold and raining. A nice night to be inside a warm house. Not a good night to be sleeping on the side… ...
Matariki and School Holiday fun at Kapiti’s Nga Manu June 25, 2026 Matariki is a wonderful time for tamariki and whānau to connect with nature, reflect on the year gone by and celebrate together.Ngā Manu has some… ...
Regional Council rates a balancing act June 25, 2026 Greater Wellington councillors approved the 2026/27 Annual Plan today, agreeing to continue essential regional services while limiting the average regional rates increase to 9.7%. The per annum average regional rates increase for residential rates… ...
Grey Power reaffirms commitment to Universal Super June 24, 2026 Grey Power New Zealand is reaffirming its long-standing support for universal New Zealand Superannuation (NZS), followingrecent comments from Labour leader Chris Hipkins indicating openness to… ...Kapiti Libraries going cash-free (June 24, 2026) Going cash-free is the next step in the development of contemporary library services for Kāpiti. Siren Deluxe, Manager Libraries, says this is an exciting year for… ...
Electra Trust (June 24, 2026) Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Beneficiaries of Electra Trustwill be held at the Council Chambers, District Council, Oxford Street, Levin, onFriday,… ...
Electra Trust (June 24, 2026) In accordance with Clause 12.5 and 12.6 of the Electra Trust deed, the Trusteesadvise that the annual Financial Statements of Electra Trust are available onthe… ...
Kapiti gets new Radio Show – Beyond the Boarding Pass (June 23, 2026) Kapiti/Horowhenua's new radio show Beyond the Boarding Pass starts tomorrow, hosted by Maxine Laws. Maxine (AKA) Max has over 25 years experience in the travel… ...
New Classrooms for Paraparaumu College (June 23, 2026) Local MP Tim Costley and Education Minister Erica Stanford today announced $10 million to deliver new classrooms across the lower North Island, taking the total… ...
Hard choices ahead: Mayor asks Kāpiti to help set priorities (June 23, 2026) Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow says it’s time for an honest conversation about what Council should prioritise as it prepares its next Long-term Plan (LTP). Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow Mayor… ...
Kapiti Grey Power – Coffee with Speakers (June 19, 2026) Kapiti Grey Power is hosting their regular Coffee Morning with speakers this week. Guest speaker details are as follows:The first is Jessica Keltie from the Healthy Home… ...
Hoop Club Kapiti gets set for Winter Social League (June 17, 2026) Watching the New York Knicks recently demolish all-comers with some of the greatest basketball ever seen will no doubt inspire plenty of keen basketballers of… ...
Light Up Waikanae Friday Night (June 16, 2026) Mahara Place is coming alive for a special winter night market, with local food, music, stalls, lights and plenty of reasons to rug up and… ...
ELECTRA Trustees voted back in (June 14, 2026) The three successful candidates in the recent election for Electra Trustees are all returning to positions previously held. Russell Longuet Sharon Crosbie, Russell Longuet, and… ...
Should Kapiti merge with other councils? have your say (June 14, 2026) Under the proposed changes regional councils like Greater Wellington will no longer exist and instead there will be larger combined councils. Kapiti Council says the… ...
Police seek help finding missing teenager last seen Paraparaumu (June 14, 2026) Police are asking for the public’s help to find 14-year-old Deziah, who has been reported missing from the Wellington area. Deziah was last seen near… ...
Simply Gardening with Kath Irvine (June 11, 2026) We are fortunate to live in an area where gardening is a way of life and just like the gardens themselves, there are a huge… ...
Air Chathams takes off from Kapiti Coast (June 9, 2026) Air Chathams says it is suspending all air services for the Kapiti Coast effective from 31 July this year. Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow says… ...
Shoreline Cinema shows The Sheep Detectives (June 4, 2026) Shoreline Cinema in Waikanae is showing the highly regarded murder mystery The Sheep Detectives. With an all-star cast the film follows George Hardy (Hugh Jackman),… ...
Kapiti Coast offers range of Dog exercise areas (June 3, 2026) Got a pup who loves to run and play?There are heaps of places across the coast for your doggos to get out and explore – whether… ...
Kapiti Mayor says local voice must not be lost in council shake-up (June 2, 2026) Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow says local decision-making must not be lost as the Government pushes councils to reshape how services are delivered. The Government… ...
ELECTRA Trust election closes 5 June (June 2, 2026) Electra Trust has six Trustees, who are elected for a term of four years. Every second year, three Trustees must retire on a rotating basis… ...
Fatal crash in Waikanae (June 1, 2026) A woman involved in a crash last week in Waikanae has died. On Thursday 28 May, around 12.40pm, Police were called to Ngaio Road after… ...
Bill drawn to recognise humanitarian and disaster relief service (May 29, 2026) Ōtaki MP Tim Costley’s member’s bill, recently drawn from the ballot, would establish a new national medal recognising New Zealanders who serve in humanitarian and disaster… ...