Entertainment

A New Wave of Skate Park Art December 11, 2024 If you were near the new skate park at Paraparaumu Beach late last week, you may have seen some breathtaking new artwork on the half-pipe,… ...
Christmas concert at Cedarwood December 6, 2024 A great way to celebrate the early chrismas festivities is to join the fun at the annual Christmas @ Cedarwood 2024 which this year is… ...
Kapiti’s Shed Creative Space Presents Extravaganza Show December 2, 2024 Denis Wood from the Shed Project in Kapiti says The Shed Variety Extravaganza Show is a great way to celebrate another very busy year. “Our… ...
Kapiti Coast Christmas Parade and Festival November 26, 2024 Kāpiti Coast District Council invites you to put Sunday 8 December on the calendar when the Christmas Parade and Festival will offer a day of… ...
Tis the Season – Christmas Market November 25, 2024 The Waikanae Baptist Church invites one and all to enjoy their European Christmas Market. The Market promises beautiful crafts, gifts, and treats to purchase for… ...
Beatz of Nationz: A Celebration of Cultural Diversity November 21, 2024 Horowhenua is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity with a multicultural festival that promises to bring the community together in a showcase… ...

Comedy on the Coast Brings Laughter Back to Kapiti Playhouse November 18, 2024 Comedy on the Coast, Kapiti Coast’s only regular stand-up comedy show, returns to Kapiti Playhouse this November, bringing another powerhouse lineup guaranteed to keep audiences… ...
Coasters Musical Theatre singing the blues November 18, 2024 Welcome to the Blues Bar, a musical cabaret featuring soul and blues by singers such as Wilson Pickett, Al Green, Nina Simone and Eva Cassidy.… ...
Kapiti Strawberry Festival – let the sun shine in November 15, 2024 The Kāpiti Strawberry Festival will be bathed in sunshine on Saturday 16 November (according to the forecast) so Kapiti Coasters and Visitors will likely flock… ...
The New Things – LIVE with Interlopers and Gram Antler at Paekakariki (November 11, 2024) Paekakariki at its best – experience exciting bands that get the dance floor moving. The New Things are returning to Paekākāriki after last year’s NZ… ...
Kapiti Community say on alcohol licensing getting easier (November 7, 2024) Recent changes to the alcohol laws have made it easier for communities to have a say on alcohol licence applications, and now people can sign… ...
Kapiti Culture, not tha Clout – Graffiti Artists (November 5, 2024) Currently exhibiting at the Roderick and Gillian Deane Art Space in Paraparaumu is: Culture, not tha Clout – Graffiti Artists. The exhibition is celebrating creativity… ...
Kapiti Women’s Expo has 100+ Exhibitors (October 24, 2024) The Kapiti Women's Expo started 11 years ago as a way for a few local business women to not only display their goods and services… ...
Kenakena School Festival of Fun (October 20, 2024) The well celebrated Kenakena School Festival of Fun is back by popular demand with this year's festival being held at Kenakena School on Saturday 9… ...
Jess Deacon brings Jazz Festival to Kapiti (October 15, 2024) Popular Kapiti singer Jess Deacon is performing her acclaimed show - Things Left Unsaid at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, Coastlands Theatre this Friday 18 October… ...
Ghost Trio Concert in Waikanae (September 29, 2024) The Waikanae Music Society will close its 2024 concert season on Sunday 13 October with a concert by the Wellington-based Ghost Trio. This accomplished ensemble… ...
Kapiti gets a laugh with Comedy on the Coast (September 22, 2024) Another massive night of stand up comedy from 6 of the best mirth makers is returning to the Kapiti Playhouse. Comedy is a growing entertainment… ...
Broadway favourites for Kapiti Chorale (September 22, 2024) 🎶 Join Kāpiti Chorale for Session 3! 🎶 Kapiti Chorale is kicking off their new season on Monday, 23rd September, and they would love for… ...
Kapiti hosts The Romance of Europe (September 18, 2024) Ten Tenors star Cameron Barclay is one of the headliners in Operatunity’s upcoming concert tour The Romance of Europe which will be performed at Southward Theatre on… ...
Parihaka – superb Kapiti theatre (September 8, 2024) The last production of Parihaka at Te Raukura ki Kapiti Coastlands Theatre was a spectacular show and the 2024 version promises to be an equally… ...
Career-defining fight for Kapiti Boxer (August 27, 2024) Kapiti boxer Michael Reynolds gets a career-defining opportunity to fight under the largest boxing promoters in Australasia It was confirmed earlier this week that Kapiti’s… ...
Unwrapping the Magic – Horowhenua Christmas Parade & Carnival Returns (August 15, 2024) In a top-secret mission that’s been twinkling behind the scenes, Mayor Bernie Wanden has been in direct contact with Santa himself to coordinate this year’s… ...
Pianist Henry Wong Doe to play in Waikanae (July 7, 2024) Award-winning pianist Henry Wong Doe performs for the Waikanae Music Society on Saturday 20 July.  The concert, part of his “Back in New Zealand Tour”,… ...
Mills Albert Wellington Saints to visit Kapiti (July 5, 2024) Fresh from an impressive 100-94 win over Tauranga Whai in the National Basketball League the high-flying Mills Albert Wellington Saints will be making a visit… ...
Kapiti to Laugh out Loud at RSC (June 26, 2024) An excellent night of laughs has been announced for the latest "Comedy at R.S.C" (Raumati Social Club)!This is a collaboration of established Wellington comedians who… ...
Kapiti Trainer Johno Benner takes a break (June 12, 2024) Ace racing journalist Paul Vettise, of LOVERACING.NZ News Desk, talks to Otaki based trainer Johno Benner. Multiple Group One-winning trainer Johno Benner will take an… ...
Guru of Chai just right for Kapiti (June 12, 2024) Guru of Chai has been described as a work of genius and Kapiti Coasters will get their chance to see the show over three nights… ...
Calling all Kapiti poets (June 12, 2024) If you're a poet, we want to know it! Kāpiti Coast District Libraries' annual poetry competition returned for its twelfth year with Phantom Billstickers National… ...
Kāpiti Man Builds Cardboard Box Mansion (June 9, 2024) Kapiti creative Jeff Simmonds makes solving the housing crisis look easy in his video of Coffee in the Pot from his Red Beanbag Sessions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umi42Li5N9o ...
Upgrade makes Tokomaru water supply safer (September 12, 2024) Horowhenua District Council has carried out further work to ensure the Tokomaru water supply remains safe to drink. The latest upgrade has raised the pH… ...
Strong pool of candidates standing for Fish & Game councils (September 11, 2024) A strong pool of 127 people passionate about angling, game bird hunting and conservation are standing as candidates for the upcoming Fish & Game elections.… ...
Weather: Storms, lightning and heavy rain dampen weekend (August 31, 2024) Lightning strikes are lighting up the skies in many areas, with storms and a swathe of yellow and orange weather warnings and watches across much… ...
More heavy rain forecast for Kapiti (August 26, 2024) While rain and river levels are easing Kāpiti Coast District Council will continue to monitor the weather overnight. Heavy rain is forecast for six hours from… ...
Court of Appeal decision on Kāpiti environmental damage case (August 15, 2024) This week the Court of Appeal released its decision on costs and sentencing in relation to a Kāpiti Coast environmental damage case that Greater Wellington… ...
Pink Weed-Killer for Kapiti Expressway (June 25, 2024) NZTA says they have been spraying invasive plants along the Kāpiti Expressway with a weed killer dyed pink and advise "don't touch these plants. Don't… ...
Illegally dumped rubbish cost Kapiti $60,000 (June 14, 2024) Fly-tipping. Littering. Illegal rubbish dumping. Whatever you call it, it pollutes the environment, spoils our shared spaces, can be dangerous for people and animals and… ...
Kapiti Lions e-Waste Collection Catching On (June 14, 2024) Kapiti people are getting a firmer grip on the opportunity to get rid of old electrical equipment including computers and cellphones under a Lions Club… ...
Kapiti Coastal adaptation report to be tabled (June 14, 2024) The independent Takutai Kāpiti Coastal Advisory Panel’s recommendations for coastal adaptation pathways will be tabled at a Kāpiti Coast District Council meeting on Thursday 20… ...
Kapiti E-Waste Recycling Day 8 June (May 27, 2024) Cliff Gott from the Kapiti Combined Lions Clubs says on Saturday the 8th of June there will be a great way to clear some space… ...
Nga Manu winter series hosts Zoe Studd (May 9, 2024) Kicking off the superb Nga Manu Winter Series 2024 is Mountains to Sea Executive Director Zoe Studd. Zoe's topic is Love Rimurimu (Giant kelp) and… ...
Extra care on roads with heavy rain warning (May 1, 2024) MetService says the district will is in for heavy rainfall and anyone out and about driving after 8pm should take care. The watch was issued… ...
The Unseen – Film Screening and Panel Discussion (April 26, 2024) The Unseen is a full-of-wonder film that is both educational and inspirational (See video trailer below). It is the hope of both the filmmakers Geoff and… ...
Government cuts see hike in public transport fares (March 26, 2024) Fare changes are coming soon for passengers aged 24 and under, following the government’s decision to withdraw funding for age-based concessions. Adding to a cost-of-living… ...
Police enquiries made into Ōtaki fire (March 24, 2024) Police say they are making enquiries following a bush fire in Ōtaki yesterday evening. Just before 5:20pm, Police were called to Marine Parade, near Rangiuru… ...
Kapiti Coast search for Missing Diver (March 16, 2024) The search for a diver missing in the sea off Pātea has today been focused on the coastline between Peka Peka on the Kapiti Coast… ...
Council battery recycling trial extended to Ōtaki Library (March 7, 2024) The success of a recycling trial for household batteries at Paraparaumu Library has prompted Kāpiti Council to extend the trial to Ōtaki. Waste projects manager… ...
Shared path over Waikanae River taking shape (March 1, 2024) This week contractors completed four of five crane lifts at the Waikanae Bridge on old State Highway 1. The clip-ons, made of lightweight composite materials,… ...
High-risk toxic algae in Waikanae River at old State Highway 1  (February 28, 2024) Red alert level warnings for toxic algae are in place for the Waikanae River at the old State Highway 1, Kāpiti. Toxic algae, or cyanobacteria,… ...
Suspected avian botulism cases in Waimanu Lagoons (February 16, 2024) A number of dead waterfowl have been removed from Waimanu Lagoons, Waikanae. It’s suspected that avaian botulism, a disease that causes paralysis and death in birds and… ...