Entertainment

UK folk-fusion duo Good Habits end tour in Kapiti March 17, 2024 Highly sought-after, UK folk-fusion duo Good Habits return to Aotearoa for their extensive “Quarter-Life” Album Tour, which has run from January and will culminate in… ...
Kapiti Hot Rods are all Fired Up March 16, 2024 The hugely popular All Fired Up hot rod show, hosted by the Gear Jammers Car Club, which is on in Kapiti this Sunday 17th March.… ...
Acclaimed pianist for Kapiti Concert March 7, 2024 Michael Houstoun, New Zealand’s most acclaimed pianist, returns to Waikanae for a concert on Saturday 23 March.  A regular contributor to Waikanae Music Society concert… ...
Kapiti GAY – a year in review March 4, 2024 Tony Reed is the genial host of Kapiti G.A.Y., Coast Access Radio’s programme for gay people and their friends on the Kāpiti/Horowhenua Coast and beyond.… ...
Reikorangi Country Fair here to stay January 28, 2024 Large crowds turned out on Sunday to enjoy the Reikorangi Country Fair. This was the genuine article for country fairs with pet parades, gumboot throwing,… ...
Reikorangi Country Fair – Sunday, all welcome January 25, 2024 The Reikorangi Residents Association present the Country Fair, Sunday 28th January – be entertained with Music from 11:00 am, enjoy Devonshire Tea and a sausage,… ...

Light Keeping by Adrienne Jansen December 31, 2023 Reviewed by Karen McMillan Creative writing teacher, novelist and poet Adrienne Jansen releases her sixth novel, Light Keeping, a moving and tender novel that draws… ...
Kāpiti opts for sinking lid on pokies December 28, 2023 There will be no additional pokie machines added to those already in Kāpiti following the adoption of a sinking lid policy. Kāpiti Coast District Council… ...
Nga Manu Nature Reserve – sharing the Love of Nature December 28, 2023 Christmas may have passed but the spirit of giving is still alive and well. Ngā Manu Nature Reserve is inviting the community to embrace this… ...
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… ...
Greater Wellington issues infringement notices for wastewater plant odours (December 28, 2023) Greater Wellington has taken action against Wellington Water Limited, Veolia New Zealand Limited, Upper Hutt City Council and Lower Hutt City Council for discharging offensive… ...
Residents encouraged to store emergency water over the holiday period (December 28, 2023) Storing emergency water over the Christmas and New Year period should be a priority for residents in the Greater Wellington region, says Wellington Region Emergency… ...
Horowhenua Council pauses work on fluoridation (December 26, 2023) Horowhenua District Council (HDC) has paused work on fluoridating the Levin and Ōhau town water supply while it awaits the outcome of a High Court… ...
Handling the heat: new wildfire risk management for regional parks (December 21, 2023) A new, multi-level wildfire risk management system is being rolled out across all regional parks, including Kapiti's Queen Elizabeth Park, as Greater Wellington prepares for… ...
Te Whare Waitā open (December 18, 2023) The Waitārere Beach coastline is even more stunning, and safe, with the opening of the new Waitārere Beach Surf Life Saving Community Facility Te Whare… ...
Government has negotiated itself into a corner over ETS auction (December 13, 2023) If the coalition government wants a ‘strong and stable ETS’ (Emissions Trading Scheme), as the Minister for Climate Change has recently stated, the price of… ...
Past time to address the cow in the room (December 12, 2023) Animal rights organisation SAFE is urging the new Government to take seriously warnings about the urgent need to reduce methane from farmed animals, to limit… ...
Kapiti gets $22million Water Upgrade (November 25, 2023) Kāpiti Coast District Council chief executive Darren Edwards this week signed the contract for a $22 million upgrade of the Waikanae Water Treatment Plant. "Council… ...
New Green Flag award for Jubilee Park (November 22, 2023) Jubilee Park in Levin has become the sixth Horowhenua green space to win the prestigious international Green Flag award. Before applying to enter Jubilee Park… ...
Fishing and Hunting gone wild (November 8, 2023) Dame Lynda Topp is behind new Fish & Game campaign encouraging Kiwis to take up angling and hunting. Fish & Game New Zealand has launched… ...
Kapiti money well spent – green light for Resource Recovery Centre (November 6, 2023) A resource recovery centre in Otaihanga is one step closer following the signing of a lease agreement between Kāpiti Coast District Council and Localised and… ...
‘Low Mow’ trial to reduce costs and emissions  (October 24, 2023) A new sustainable meadow will sprout in Raumati this spring as part of a trial to find new ways of managing open space on the… ...
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 community invited to Tsunami Evacuation Modelling Workshops (September 20, 2023) Members of the Kāpiti Coast community are invited to public talks in Ōtaki, Te Horo and Waikanae in October to view the latest computer-generated tsunami… ...
Wild winds whack Kapiti Coast (September 18, 2023) Trees and fences toppled in the extreme winds on Sunday night. Throughout Kapiti residents report damage but no injuries. Strong winds across the central and… ...
Kapiti spring clean with a wintery blast (September 16, 2023) It was supposed to be a Spring cleaning of our coast but the weather had other ideas as a hardy group of community volunteers and… ...
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… ...