Sports legends at Golf for Good charity dinner October 16, 2025 Organisers of Kāpiti’s superb new facility under construction, Golf for Good, are raising money and issuing an invitation to join them and a host of Kiwi… ...
Spring Festival Fundraiser features Raumati South’s Seaside Sloths October 12, 2025 Local band Seaside Sloths have top billing at the Beltane Spring Festival Fundraiser for the Community Orchard in Raumati South. The festival is at Jeep… ...
Paekakariki Bike Library in line for People’s Choice October 12, 2025 The Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards – People's Choice Award Voting is now open. This is an opportunity for our community to show your support… ...
Ocean Survivor Rob Hewitt Returns to Kapiti October 6, 2025 Former NZ Navy diver Rob Hewitt, who survived 75 hours in the sea between Mana and Kapiti Islands in 2006, is returning to Kapiti to… ...
Paraparaumu College Charity Concert October 5, 2025 Malu Jonas, Acting TIC Music, Paraparaumu College says there is keen anticipation for the upcoming fundraising concert for Mary Potter Hospice that the students of… ...
Legally Blonde – reviewed by Andrew London October 4, 2025 I can never see a show at Southwards without reflecting on what a legacy old Sir Len has left us here on the Kapiti Coast;… ...
Couple of Dames feature on Kapiti silver screen September 28, 2025 Grace: A Prayer for Peace is featuring at the Shoreline Cinema in Waikanae (see time and link below). The pair of Dames Robin White and… ...
Coastal Rhythms for Kapiti September 27, 2025 Coastal Rhythms are celebrating the start of a new season with their first of many dance music events right here on the Kāpiti Coast. The… ...
Blessing of the Animals September 22, 2025 The Otaki Waikanae Presbyterian Parish invites you come along with your beloved pets or bring a photo of a cherished pet no longer with you… ...Kapiti Golf for Good Sports Legends Dinner and Auction (September 20, 2025) Organisers of Kapiti's superb new facility under construction, Golf for Good, are raising money and issuing an invitation to join them for a charity dinner… ...
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 cautioned on Rates Capping (September 29, 2025) Mayoral candidate Kim Hobson says it is important for ratepayers to consider how Rates Capping will affect them. Mr Hobson says the annual mean household… ...
Cracks in the Kapiti Crown Jewels (September 17, 2025) By Hamish Douglas You do what you’re told you’re supposed to do. You speak up. You go to meetings. You write submissions. You meet with… ...
Proposed Rubbish to Energy plan with projected $18M annual revenue for KCDC (September 10, 2025) Kapiti mayoral candidate Kim Hobson says waste management is not only a core service of Council, it is also a potential revenue earner for Kapiti… ...
Community Vision Breathes New Life into Te Wharemauku Awa (September 9, 2025) Raumati’s Wharemauku Stream has long been the subject of community concern — a much-loved waterway in need of care but lacking coordinated leadership. That has… ...
New Tuhono Trains – ‘a monumental shift’ (September 8, 2025) The newly contracted Tūhono trains are set be a significant benefit for the environment, inter-region collaboration, and economic growth. In an announcement today, the Government… ...
Red Alert levels of toxic algae detected in Waikanae River (August 27, 2025) Red alert level warnings are in place for the Waikanae River at Old State Highway 1, where Greater Wellington advises people and dogs to avoid contact… ...
Cook Strait search and rescue operation (August 26, 2025) Police are urgently seeking information following a mayday call overnight. The call was made about 10pm yesterday (Monday), reporting a vessel with several people onboard… ...
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,… ...
Raumati Scores Coastal Protection with Innovative Ecoreef (August 12, 2025) In a major win for coastal resilience, the Raumati Community Board has secured the installation of an innovative seawall system – at no cost to… ...
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… ...
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… ...