StoryWalk Launches with Kapiti Libraries December 9, 2023 Celebrate the opening of Kāpiti Coast District Libraries’ new StoryWalk®, featuring ‘A Bird Tail Tale’ written by Jill Drew and illustrated by artists from Kāpiti Art Studio. The… ...
Kāpiti Chorale presents Christus Natus Est November 8, 2023 The Kāpiti Chorale, a renowned local choral ensemble, is set to bring the gift of music to the community with their upcoming concert, Christus Natus… ...
Steam Inc and the Semi Circle Rail Cruise October 17, 2023 This diesel hauled train will run from Wellington, heading north along the western coastline picking up passengers at Porirua, Paekakariki, Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Otaki, Levin, Palmerston… ...
Elvis to be seen in Te Horo Hall October 15, 2023 Viva Las Vegas - Te Horo style - awaits lovers of retro with the staging of the Las Vegas Party fundraiser at the Te Horo… ...
Books Books and more Books for Kapiti October 13, 2023 The Kāpiti Combined Lions Charity Book Fair is back this weekend with a bigger selection of books than ever before. There are books on every… ...
Director’s Q&A Frances Hodgkins – Anything but a Still Life – Shoreline Cinema October 12, 2023 Join director Blandine Massiet du Biest for this exclusive screening of her debut feature, Frances Hodgkins, Anything but a Still Life. The two special screenings… ...
The hugely popular Spring Fling is on again in Reikorangi October 5, 2023 Following last year’s successful event the Reikorangi Residents Association are again presenting their Spring Fling! Country Fair. Organisers say there will be plenty of activities… ...
Kapiti hears Blitz Kids September 26, 2023 During World War II while Bristol suffered terrible bombings, 18,000 children were separated from their families. Despite the efforts of authorities, more than half of… ...
Kapiti Song of the Week September 23, 2023 Nominate your song of the week for Kapiti. It is easy - just needs to be a Kapiti singer or song writer. Send your nomination… ...Ōtaki’s Mini-Moguls Market (September 22, 2023) The upcoming Ōtaki Kids Market, set for Sunday, 8th October from 10 am to 2 pm, promises a unique gathering that celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit… ...
Raumati Night Market (September 2, 2023) Raumati Market nights attract great crowds and the next occasion is fast approaching. On offer is delicious kai, handmade crafts, and live music as the… ...
Little Mermaid making a Splash (August 23, 2023) Hundreds have already seen the highly acclaimed production of The Little Mermaid at Southwards Theatre and Director Linda Buckley says there are still some seats… ...
The Little Mermaid – Coasters Musical Theatre – ‘a delight’ (August 18, 2023) Reviewed by Andrew London I’m pretty sure old Sir Len was smiling down on Southwards last night when Coasters Musical Theatre’s production of Disney’s oceanic… ...
The Little Mermaid takes Stage in Kapiti (August 18, 2023) Get ready to dive into an enchanting underwater world as the captivating theatre production of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" makes its way to Kapiti. The… ...
Kāpiti Sunsets Calendar 2024: Capturing Beauty, Supporting Hospice (August 14, 2023) The Kāpiti community has rallied, raising nearly $35,000 for the Mary Potter Hospice through the Kāpiti Sunsets Calendar initiative. Calendar Boys, Murray Short and Barney… ...
Ākarana Piano Quartet in Waikanae (August 10, 2023) The Waikanae Music Society’s August concert, on Sunday 20 August at 2.30pm, features a newly formed ensemble, but one with some familiar and highly regarded… ...
Kapiti Morning Show with Catherine Scullin (August 6, 2023) Catherine Scullin hosts the popular Morning Show on Coast Access Radio 104.7FM on Wednesday mornings and says she is excited about bringing more culturally diverse… ...
Political satire with lots of laughs (July 29, 2023) Aotearoa’s longest running political satire returns to Circa Theatre this August - PSA: Election 2023. The show is written by Thom Adams, Jamie McCaskill and… ...
Kāpiti Chorale presents Pirate Girls (July 26, 2023) Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Pirate Girls, a captivating musical brought to life by Linda and Robert Hanson. This is the world premiere… ...
A Speedy Sign at Otaki Races (July 14, 2023) Cee Are El recorded its breakthrough win in the Speedy Signs Kapiti Maiden, defeating The Dutch Dame at the Otaki Matariki Race Day. Cee Are… ...
Comedy hits the Kapiti Coast (July 3, 2023) MC Michael Macaulay will introduce five Wellington based comedians on the Kapiti Coast for an evening of laughter. After two sold out comedy events in… ...
Māoriland Hiring Now (June 13, 2023) Maoriland, based in Otaki Village, are now looking to hire a new Tech Creative Hub Manager. M.A.T.C.H – the Māoriland Tech Creative Hub is the… ...
Rag Poets beached in Kapiti (June 12, 2023) RAG POETS are a bunch of New Zealand musicians from Wellington, who, individually, have been on the local scene with various different combinations, for more… ...
Stunning day for Otaki Craft Market (April 30, 2023) Otaki turned out a stunning day for its weekly Craft Market. There were lots of happy faces, no doubt due to the perfectly poured cups… ...
The Zimmermans return to the Kapiti Coast (April 27, 2023) Great news for anyone who loves the music of Bob Dylan. The country’s favourite Dylan interpreters are playing their annual show at St Peter’s Hall,… ...
Otaki Craft Market (April 25, 2023) Where: 58 Main Highway, Ōtaki, Kapiti Coast When: Sunday/Rātapu 30 April 2023 10:00am – 2:00pm Free Admission Welcome to the Autumn and Winter Seasons of… ...
Empowerment Tools Taster Day (April 25, 2023) Where - 14a Ngapotiki st, Paraparaumu When - Tuesday 25 April 2023 10:00am – 5:00pm Arniya Heartford would like to welcome you to "Come for a day… ...
Puppets on their way to Waikanae (April 24, 2023) Mahara Place, Waikanae. Friday 28 April 2023 3:30pm – 4:30pm. Presented by String Bean Puppets The Portrait Painter Enid is a globetrotting portrait painter extra-ordinaire.… ...
Whale stranded at Hokio (September 12, 2023) A Whale appears to be stranded in the sea just south of Hokio Beach. More news as it comes to hand. Photos by Penny Metcalfe… ...
Join the Kāpiti Coast community beach clean up (September 8, 2023) It’s Spring so that means Spring cleaning our coast. Kāpiti Coast Council invites you to join a community beach clean up at Paraparaumu Beach on… ...
Kapiti Climate Action Grant recipients announced (August 31, 2023) Kāpiti Coast District Council has awarded Climate Action Grants to support 11 community and business projects across the district. Climate and environment subcommittee chair Jocelyn… ...
Keep Horowhenua Beautiful this Clean Up Week (August 26, 2023) Horowhenua is a beautiful place, and our community are being called to help keep it that way by getting involved in New Zealand’s largest movement… ...
Kapiti Council gets into some serious Trash Talk (August 25, 2023) Talking trash isn't usually invited by Councils but Kapiti Council says this is a great time for trash talk as KCDC and the seven other… ...
Kapiti focused after Three Waters Amendment (August 17, 2023) Kapiti Council Chief Executive Darren Edwards says Parliament recently passing a big chunk of the Government's water reforms provides further certainty into the establishment of… ...
Vision and Commitment transform Greendale Reserve (August 3, 2023) In 1998 Viola Palmer was in the grips of the tree planting bug. It’s fair to say she still is. Having worked with husband Phil… ...
Kāpiti’s Greenhouse Emissions Drop (July 12, 2023) Districtwide gross greenhouse gas gross emissions for the Kāpiti Coast in 2021/22 dropped 14 percent from 2018/19 largely due to reductions in travel emissions and… ...
Bike Stands coming to Raumati Village (July 7, 2023) New bike stands have been ordered for Raumati Village and are due to be installed this month as part of a usage and location trial.… ...
Council starts household battery recycling trial (June 21, 2023) Kāpiti Coast District Council has started a one-year recycling trial for household batteries. From Wednesday 21 June approved batteries can be recycled at Paraparaumu Library,… ...
Rainbows over Kapiti (June 5, 2023) The mixed weather of icy cold winds and misty rain blended with sunshine saw the skies over Kapiti adorned with spectacular rainbows. Forecasts suggest we… ...
Kapiti Council support watershed moment for Whale Song (May 30, 2023) Whale Song (See stunning video below) is the centrepiece of the Wharemauku Park regeneration project which would feature seven bronze-coated humpback whales. The project has… ...
Lukes Treewalkers in $1500 giveaway (May 29, 2023) Friends in high places can be a great asset. Kapiti’s Luke Burns has already scaled the heights and his business Lukes Treewalkers has just announced… ...
Pacific earthquake triggers tsunami warning (May 19, 2023) A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the South Pacific this afternoon, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, triggering a regional tsunami warning. The US National Tsunami… ...
Kāpiti plants trees for King Charles III (May 4, 2023) Kāpiti Coast District Council acknowledged the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III with a small tree planting event at Ferndale Reserve in Waikanae this… ...
KCDC Allocates $200,000 Climate Action Grant (April 27, 2023) Kāpiti Coast District Council has allocated $200,000 over two years in new funding for local climate action initiatives. Council strategy, operations, and finance committee chair… ...
Kāpiti Council welcomes three waters reset (April 17, 2023) Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow says Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Local Government Minister Kieran McAnulty’s announcement to move from four Water Services Entities to ten… ...
Kapiti weatherbombed – deluge and tornado (April 11, 2023) Much of Kapiti was on the receiving end of a nasty weather bomb that hit over the last couple of days. Hot on the heels… ...
Sky Stadium lights, train station solar panels powered by Greater Wellington (March 30, 2023) More than 6,000 energy efficient lights are on track to be installed at Sky Stadium after a grant application was partially approved by Greater Wellington… ...
Stormwater upgrade changes access to Iver Trask Place (March 21, 2023) The Amohia Street stormwater catchment upgrade is making its presence felt in and around Iver Trask Place, Paraparaumu. (see street map below) Currently, traffic is… ...
