Cyber security in the wake of Crowdstrike crash July 25, 2024 A recent bad update from cyber security company CrowdStrike for their Falcon software caused computers and laptops to become unusable, able only to display the… ...
Ngāti Raukawa have final say on Treaty claim July 25, 2024 The final tangata whenua Treaty hearing was held this week on Raukawa Marae in Ōtaki. The Ngāti Raukawa confederation of iwi located in the Manawatū/Horowhenua/Kāpiti… ...
Horowhenua Council calls for local contractors to join Trades Services Panel July 18, 2024 A panel of Tradies is being sought by Horowhenua District Council from local contractors to join their Trades Services Panel. HDC says this panel offers… ...
Kapiti-Horowhenua Electra Business Award finalists named July 12, 2024 Organisers of the 2024 Electra & Business Innovation Awards say there were a remarkable number of entries from the Kāpiti and Horowhenua regions, showcasing exceptional… ...
Kapiti Psychiatrist doing job of three resigns after being denied panic button July 5, 2024 A Kapiti psychiatrist, who has resigned after months of doing the work of three specialists, says the final straw was being denied a panic button… ...
Police Eagle to swoop on illegal car gatherings June 28, 2024 The Matariki cluster won’t be the only thing in the sky this weekend as the Police Eagle helicopter assists in monitoring and responding to anti-social… ...
Vehicle seizures and arrests follow antisocial road user gatherings June 27, 2024 Police say five vehicles have been seized and one person arrested following a recent spate of antisocial road user gatherings in Kapiti and Horowhenua. As… ...
Kapiti Cancer Rehab Fundraiser June 26, 2024 Come along to a Master Class with Fi Greig, where you will learn how to cook delicious and nutritious seasonal food, in our Mid-Winter Warmers… ...
Horowhenua now the 10th Fastest-Growing District in New Zealand June 21, 2024 The latest Census results for 2023 provide a detailed picture of the remarkable growth and development within the Horowhenua District. "Horowhenua now ranks as the… ...Gotcha – Man arrested while breaking into cars (June 20, 2024) A twenty-one-year-old has been arrested after allegedly breaking into three vehicles in Oxford Street Levin on Wednesday morning in an attempt to steal them. At… ...
Electra Trustee Election completed (June 8, 2024) The 2024 ELECTRA Trustee Election has been completed with Neil Mackay and John Yeoman being comfortably returned along with newcomer Corey Kennett. The candidate who… ...
Waikanae Professor features in King’s Honours (June 8, 2024) Professor Christine Stephens of Waikanae has been awarded an ONZM for services to health psychology and seniors. Professor Stephens has been co-lead with Professor Fiona… ...
Mayor issues clear message following anti-social behaviour in Levin (June 5, 2024) “The type of behaviour exhibited on Saturday night is disgraceful. It is not reflective of who we are as a district and for the those… ...
Celebrating Rainbow communities in Horowhenua this Pride month (June 5, 2024) To celebrate Pride Month 2024, a series of events will be held in Horowhenua to honour local rainbow communities. A special quiz night, movie night,… ...
Police pelted with rocks and bottles – Arrests made – Levin (June 2, 2024) Police were pelted with rocks and bottles, injuring two officers and damaging two Police vehicles during anti-social road user activity in Levin overnight. Inspector Ross… ...
Motorcyclist dead in Crash with Car (May 30, 2024) A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a car in Palmerston North. Emergency services responded to the two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Milson… ...
Companion Cards making entertainment more accessible in Horowhenua (May 30, 2024) Enjoying Horowhenua attractions is now easier for people living with disabilities with the introduction of Companion Cards. The initiative, born out of Council’s Access and… ...
HDC Supports Joint Letter on Māori Wards (May 30, 2024) Mayor Bernie Wanden joined 51 Mayors and Chairs, and LGNZ in advocating for local decision-making regarding the imminent introduction of poll provisions on Māori Wards.… ...
Toi MAHARA invites youth artists to exhibit (May 23, 2024) Toi MAHARA, the Kāpiti Coast District Gallery, is inviting young artists to submit work for the inaugural Young Artists’ Exhibition planned for later this year.… ...
Look up. Look out! Metlink gets behind road safety week (May 22, 2024) Metlink is getting behind Road Safety Week (20-26 May) by drawing attention to the collective responsibility of keeping each other safe on the road. Road Safety week… ...
Kelly Fox – on the run with Traffic News (May 19, 2024) Kelly Fox is literally making massive inroads into the world of Traffic and Social Media. Affable, quick witted and good humoured, Kelly tackled one of… ...
Kāpiti community raises over $45,000 for Hospice (May 18, 2024) Mal Bird has done it again. With taking on organising the National Spearfishing Championship for the first time, he was gutted when this year’s fish… ...
Heritage photos capture a century of Ōtaki women’s lives (May 17, 2024) Photographs of Ōtaki women taken during the 110 years between 1860 and 1970 caught the eye of Toi MAHARA curator, Vicki Robson, during a visit… ...
Police warn of WhatsApp scam (May 17, 2024) Some people on the Kapiti Coast have already been targeted and Police are warning people to be wary of a WhatsApp scam following an increase… ...
Culinary icon Ruth Pretty moves on (May 16, 2024) After 36 years running an internationally renowned Te Horo business, Ruth Pretty has called time. Ruth and her Ōtaki-born husband, Paul Pretty, are retiring, and… ...
Neil MacKay announces Electra Trust bid (May 9, 2024) Current Electra Trust member Neil MacKay has announced his candidacy for a return to the trust at the upcoming election. Mr MacKay says Electra is… ...
Crash site – ELECTRA restoring power when safe (May 8, 2024) Electra report that Fault staff have been able to make a temporary cut in the 11kV line in Mcleavey Road. “We will be able to… ...
Back to Front – Art at ZIMMERMAN (May 8, 2024) ZIMMERMAN Art Gallery in Palmerston North has opened its latest exhibition - Back to Front. Back to Front – Is a Group Exhibition featuring works… ...
Council teams working to improve water infrastructure (May 8, 2024) Stormy weather did not deter the work of Council contractors to upgrade pipes in Shannon to ensure water resilience for the next 100 years. While… ...
