Kapiti’s Weka Park – a community hub August 22, 2025 Cold Saturday mornings on the sidelines, puffer jacket zipped up tight and coffee in hand, is a Kiwi ritual. Week after week, year after year,… ...
Kapiti release for debut single by DEAD CHERRY August 18, 2025 DEAD CHERRY are releasing their debut single Quirk in Kapiti this week. The Wellington-based four-piece rock band Dead Cherry are about to unleash their highly… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...Major events deliver $6.7million boost for Kāpiti (July 10, 2025) Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Major Events Fund delivered an exceptional return for the year 2024/25, with $6.7 million injected into the local economy from $200,000… ...
The Home Inside – Play delight for Kapiti (June 25, 2025) A delightful, language-lean new theatre work for children is set to take the stage this July in Kapiti. Following the overwhelming success of Wonderkind across… ...
Moth Quartet float into Toi Mahara (June 9, 2025) Moth Quartet, formed in 2023, is a string quartet of composers — Tristan Carter (violin), Salina Fisher (violin), Elliot Vaughan (viola), and Nicholas Denton Protsack… ...
Quiz Night at Toi MAHARA Gallery (June 8, 2025) Make a team and join a fun quiz night and fundraiser for Toi MAHARA Gallery. No prior art knowledge necessary. There will be spot prizes,… ...
Kapiti Focus on Arts with Cohen Holloway (May 31, 2025) A recent episode of Coast Access Radio's show Focus on Arts featured local actor, writer, and comedian Cohen Holloway in discussion about health, comedy, and… ...
Waikanae skatepark closed over safety concerns (May 30, 2025) An independent report raising safety concerns about the condition of the Waikanae skatepark has prompted the Kāpiti Coast District Council to close it from today.… ...
Comedy on the Coast – Kapiti Show brings the big guns (May 22, 2025) Kapiti’s comedy fans are in for a treat when Comedy on the Coast returns to the Kapiti Playhouse onSaturday, June 21. The popular live stand-up… ...
Air Force Band fly in for Kapiti Concert (May 17, 2025) The Royal New Zealand Air Force Band has once again partnered with the Waikanae Lions Club to present a wonderful afternoon of musical delights. The… ...
Counting sheep on the Kapiti Coast (May 15, 2025) KCNews sent its intrepid reporters out to count the number of sheep on the Kapiti Coast. Unfortunately they kept falling asleep (the reporters, not the… ...
Top-tier comedy right here on the Kapiti Coast (May 13, 2025) Get ready for a night of top-tier comedy right here on the Kapiti Coast. Comedy On The Coast brings you a killer lineup of some of… ...
Kapiti movie hits the sweet spot (May 5, 2025) Locally directed movie The People We Love recently premiered at the Shoreline Cinema in Waikanae and has now had a nationwide release in 30 cinemas.… ...
Hoop Club Kapiti coaching and scrimmages (May 2, 2025) Hoop Club Kapiti’s Junior Basketball Coaching Programme Term 2 and Hoop Club Kapiti’s Adult Open Run Scrimmages held on Thursday nights & Sunday Afternoons are… ...
International student adds Brazilian magic to Kapiti concert (April 29, 2025) Brazilians love their music and international scholarship student and keen trumpet player, Iago Machado Alves - who is spending two terms at Paraparaumu High School… ...
The People We Love – premieres in Kapiti (April 23, 2025) Locally directed movie The People We Love premieres at the Shoreline Cinema in Waikanae this week before a nationwide release in 26 cinemas throughout the… ...
Behind the Boards – Otaki Civic Theatre (April 22, 2025) By Shelly Warwick Otaki’s beloved Civic Theatre is boarded up once again for an extended time for Earthquake strengthening work. The work is necessary for… ...
Waikanae Community Market – eggcellent (April 21, 2025) The Easter Bunny made a special appearance at the Waikanae Community Market on Easter Saturday in superb weather that drew large crowds. Easter Bunny at… ...
Extra train and bus capacity for Hurricanes vs Crusaders game (April 10, 2025) Metlink is making it easy for fans to travel to and from the upcoming Hurricanes vs Crusaders game on Friday 11 April, with extra capacity… ...
Top European Concert Pianist in Paekakariki (April 6, 2025) Kapiti classical music enthusiasts have been giving a warm reception to the Mulled Wine Concert series presented by Mary Gow. The series - which is… ...
Our Lady of Kapiti School Gala (March 28, 2025) On Saturday, 29th March 2025, the Our Lady of Kapiti School will be holding their much-anticipated School Gala, a joyful community event that brings together… ...
Māoriland Film Festival lights up Ōtaki with global indigenous stories (March 27, 2025) From this Wednesday through Sunday, Ōtaki will once again become the beating heart of indigenous cinema as the Māoriland Film Festival returns with over 130… ...
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… ...
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.… ...
Tsunami activity expected in NZ after 8.8 quake near Russia (July 30, 2025) Boaties around New Zealand say they're checking moorings and keeping an eye on the seagulls, following a safety warning from officials to go ashore overnight.… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Otaki Gorge Road at Blue Bluff reopens (July 11, 2025) Almost five years after being closed following two slips, Ōtaki Gorge Road at Blue Bluff is now open, reports Kāpiti Coast District Council. Council’s Group… ...
Kapiti Gardens talk with Dr Clare Gleeson (July 10, 2025) The Waikanae & District Horticultural Society is hosting a talk by Dr Clare Gleeson, Garden Historian and Author. Dr Gleeson will be talking about gardens… ...
Raumati Straights and Transmission Gully speed review (July 6, 2025) Consultation on the proposed new speed limit of 110km/h for Transmission Gully Motorway and Raumati Straights closes next week. NZTA are looking for your feedback… ...
River Channel and Gravel works planned for Waikanae Estuary Protection (July 4, 2025) Essential river channel and gravel work will start Monday 7 July downstream from the Otaihanga Boat Club to manage erosion within the highly protected and… ...
Sam Ferguson set to rep Kapiti at Regional Council (June 29, 2025) Popular Horizons Regional Councillor Sam Ferguson is back on familiar turf in Kapiti and will be standing for the Greater Wellington Regional Council at the… ...
Rezoning for Retirement Village to impact residents (June 26, 2025) By Ian Powell Kapiti Coast District Council (KCDC) is considering a proposal to rezone two sections on Ratanui Rd (65 and 73) in Otaihanga from… ...
Severe weather warning – brunt of the front (June 26, 2025) NZ Severe Weather Update - Thursday 26 June 2025 - Video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk3-iwTwyD4&t=29s ...
Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow in the Swim for Coastguard (June 18, 2025) Mayors often find themselves in deep water but for Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow the move is entirely voluntary. Through the month of June 2025, she… ...
Otaki Reservior ready to flow (June 14, 2025) The newest piece of water infrastructure for Kāpiti, the brand new 5.5 million litre Ōtaki Reservoir, is ready to flow, boosting the stored water supply… ...
Otaki aeration lagoon work at high speed (May 26, 2025) Check out the short video below of the new concrete base that was recently poured in the aeration lagoon at the Ōtaki Wastewater Treatment Plant. The… ...
Kapiti’s Whale Song on the fast track (May 21, 2025) Whale Song, a key component of the New Central Park development, is heading into Resource Consent early July, via the Fast Track process. The new… ...
Kapiti Council – all in for civil defence response (May 16, 2025) Staff at Kāpiti Coast District Council are the first line of defence for managing civil defence emergencies in the Kāpiti district. To ensure staff are… ...
The Great Kiwi Butter Swindle (May 14, 2025) If you fly over New Zealand and look down you quickly realise we are basically just one very big farm, and a lot of that… ...