Community help required to find missing Kāpiti man
Joe Pryor is missing. He left his work at 8:30am yesterday (Friday) morning after leaving…
Mayor urges Kāpiti to ‘get two shots for summer’
Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan has welcomed the news that border rules are relaxing to…
Tribute to Carol Reihana from Jack McDonald
Tribute to Carol Reihana from Jack McDonald Tīwhatiwha te ao, tīwhatiwha te pō. He rā…
Beware the scams of the Christmas Grinch
“You better watch out; you’d better beware, because cybercriminals are everywhere! They are making their…
Solar power shines in Kāpiti
Duncan’s Brewing Company of Kāpiti has just installed 70 solar panels producing 30 kilowatts of…
Pearl and Florrie’s Musical Mural
Meet for a cuppa and a few inspirational words and a viewing of the classic…
Kāpiti Food Fair falls to Covid
Organisers say it is with great sadness and disappointment that the Kāpiti Food Fair is…
Professor Lester, Bug Man in Kāpiti talk
Professor Phil Lester, head of Biological Sciences at Victoria University of Wellington, has a passion…
Air Chathams mandates COVID-19 travel requirements
Travelling with Air Chathams is going to look a little different from mid-December as they…
Climate Action Workshop storms into Kāpiti Coast
While world leaders are grappling with the ‘where to from here’ at the UN Climate…
Kāpiti College wins Page Family Shield
The annual Page Family Shield tournament run by Kāpiti Petanque was held on 10 November.…
Brad Olsen – BA5 speaker
Join us for drinks, nibbles and the very latest economic date for the Horowhenua at…
Arts News
Meet for a cuppa and a few inspirational words and a viewing of the classic animation Pearl, Florrie and the Bull at St Peters Hall. Then wander down to the official unveiling of the ‘musical mural’ along Pearl and Florrie’s Way, Paekākāriki, Centre of the Universe. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2021 AT 10:30 AM Pearl and Florrie’s Musical Mural Launch St Peters Village Hall, Paekākāriki
Kāpiti writer Angela Robertson told a full house at the Ocean Road Community Centre that for many the idea of retirement being a sedentary time is a myth. “There are so many people who reach retirement age and then really start getting busy on projects they love,” says Angela, whose two latest books Embracing Life on our Own Terms and Celebrating Life on our Own Terms were launched at…
Loo paper is still flying off the shelves and just in time to help out is a local Kāpiti business which has come up with a novel idea to raise funds for charity while contributing to the collection of local art. Sonya Jackson of Peter Jackson Plumbing says it started out as a competition for their team to use bits of scrap copper, brass, mixers, isolating valves…
Business News
“You better watch out; you’d better beware, because cybercriminals are everywhere! They are making their lists and checking them twice, to see who’s next to be victimised.” Kāpiti based cyber resilience specialist Jan Thornborough says Cybercriminals are the epitome of the Christmas Grinch. “They love this time of year because it is so easy to trick unsuspecting people into clicking on their fake emails and texts.”…
Duncan’s Brewing Company of Kāpiti has just installed 70 solar panels producing 30 kilowatts of power which will supply enough grunt to run the entire operation in their Sheffield St plant. Iain McIsaac from Green Van Solar was on site last week installing the system and says it will drastically reduce the brewery’s power bill. “Increasing numbers of businesses and residential properties are turning to solar as…
Organisers say it is with great sadness and disappointment that the Kāpiti Food Fair is announcing to its foodie community, near and far, that they have come to the decision to postpone this year’s event until December 3rd, 2022. “This is not a decision we came to lightly,” says Helene Judge, Co-owner. “Both Jeanine and I feel this is clearly the right decision because of so much…
COMMUNITY News
Joe Pryor is missing. He left his work at 8:30am yesterday (Friday) morning after leaving a note saying he would be back by 10:30am. He walked from Metco Engineering at 9 Omahi Street, Waikanae and walked along Omahi Street towards Ngaio Road. He hasn’t been seen since. Mr Pryor’s daughter Shannon has created an online Facebook base for the search for her Dad. Search party base is…
Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan has welcomed the news that border rules are relaxing to allow Kiwis to return but warns there will continue to be uncertainty for the community with new arrivals and as we get used to the new traffic light system for COVID-19. “It’s a huge relief for everyone that families will soon be able to reunite without the drama and expense of MIQ…
Tribute to Carol Reihana from Jack McDonald Tīwhatiwha te ao, tīwhatiwha te pō. He rā pōuri, he pō kerekere. Kua hinga he totara i te wao nui a Tāne, he pou kuia o Ngāti Haumia ki Paekākāriki, ara tā tātou whaea Carol Reihana. Ka tuku au i te aroha o te whānau McDonald, te whānau Baxter hoki ki ngā whanaunga e noho pani ana i tēnei wā.…
ENTERTAINMENT News
Meet for a cuppa and a few inspirational words and a viewing of the classic animation Pearl, Florrie and the Bull at St Peters Hall. Then wander down to the official unveiling of the ‘musical mural’ along Pearl and Florrie’s Way, Paekākāriki, Centre of the Universe. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2021 AT 10:30 AM Pearl and Florrie’s Musical Mural Launch St Peters Village Hall, Paekākāriki
Organisers say it is with great sadness and disappointment that the Kāpiti Food Fair is announcing to its foodie community, near and far, that they have come to the decision to postpone this year’s event until December 3rd, 2022. “This is not a decision we came to lightly,” says Helene Judge, Co-owner. “Both Jeanine and I feel this is clearly the right decision because of so much…
In the lead up to Kāpiti’s premiere foodie event, the team behind the Kāpiti Food Fair say they are thrilled and hugely relieved to share some good news with the community, the vendors and those who plan on attending. “We are good to go under NZ Government Alert Level 2 with unrestricted attendance on Saturday 4th December 2021 at the Mazengarb Reserve in Paraparaumu on the Kāpiti…
ENVIRONMENT News
Duncan’s Brewing Company of Kāpiti has just installed 70 solar panels producing 30 kilowatts of power which will supply enough grunt to run the entire operation in their Sheffield St plant. Iain McIsaac from Green Van Solar was on site last week installing the system and says it will drastically reduce the brewery’s power bill. “Increasing numbers of businesses and residential properties are turning to solar as…
Professor Phil Lester, head of Biological Sciences at Victoria University of Wellington, has a passion for all six-legged creatures, but especially for bees. He shared this enthusiasm in a recent talk for Friends of Kāpiti district Libraries at Ocean Road Community Centre. Phil Lester’s first book, The Vulgar Wasp, was about one of the world’s most hated insects. His second, Healthy Bee, Sick Bee, is about just…
While world leaders are grappling with the ‘where to from here’ at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP26, in the UK, New Zealand’s Sustainable Business Network (SBN) have teamed up with the British High Commission Wellington to help Kiwi businesses play their part in reducing carbon emissions. Phil Jones, programme Manager at the Sustainable Business Network, will be moderating an interactive workshop co-hosted with the Kāpiti Coast…
LIFESTYLE News
Duncan’s Brewing Company of Kāpiti has just installed 70 solar panels producing 30 kilowatts of power which will supply enough grunt to run the entire operation in their Sheffield St plant. Iain McIsaac from Green Van Solar was on site last week installing the system and says it will drastically reduce the brewery’s power bill. “Increasing numbers of businesses and residential properties are turning to solar as…
Professor Phil Lester, head of Biological Sciences at Victoria University of Wellington, has a passion for all six-legged creatures, but especially for bees. He shared this enthusiasm in a recent talk for Friends of Kāpiti district Libraries at Ocean Road Community Centre. Phil Lester’s first book, The Vulgar Wasp, was about one of the world’s most hated insects. His second, Healthy Bee, Sick Bee, is about just…
A former Wellington tram has been restored by the Wellington Tramway Museum and has won a prestigious award open to all Tramway Museums across Australia and New Zealand. When electric tram services in Wellington commenced in 1904, one of the original vehicles was Tram 17. It served the city of Wellington for around 40 years before becoming a holiday bach in Raumati South on the Kāpiti Coast.…
POLITICS News
It seems battle lines are drawn around Kāpiti airport and unusually one person who seems determined for it not to be an airport is the airport CEO. Controversial CEO Chris Simpson has become a divisive figure on an issue that will have a huge impact on Kāpiti’s future. Mr Simpson will be guest speaker at the Electra Business Breakfast on Wednesday Nov 3 (details below) where they…
Martin Halliday, KCDC Ward Councillor for Paraparaumu got his second Covid shot this week at the the Kāpiti Community Covid-19 Vaccination Centre 45B Te Roto Drive and is urging those unvaccinated to take advantage of the walkup opportunities this Saturday. “It’s very simple and straight forward with lovely and helpful people down there. Thought I would share the experience for those that may think it’s a bit…
For this week’s upcoming Council meeting, Cr Gwynn Compton and fellow Councillors Jocelyn Prvanov, Bernie Randall, and Martin Halliday have lodged a notice of motion about the Kāpiti Gateway Te Uruhi project. (see notice below) “We’re asking for two reports – one updating Council on the current situation with Te Uruhi and with options on pausing any further work beyond the stream work currently taking place until…
SENIORS News
“You better watch out; you’d better beware, because cybercriminals are everywhere! They are making their lists and checking them twice, to see who’s next to be victimised.” Kāpiti based cyber resilience specialist Jan Thornborough says Cybercriminals are the epitome of the Christmas Grinch. “They love this time of year because it is so easy to trick unsuspecting people into clicking on their fake emails and texts.”…
For only the second time in 15 years, Mary Potter Hospice has cancelled its Kāpiti Strawberry Festival. The fundraising event that attracts thousands of people each year to enjoy a taste of summer has been cancelled because of Covid. It was due to be held on 20 November. “This is such a disappointment, but we know it’s the right decision,” says Mary Potter Hospice chief executive Brent…
Kāpiti writer Angela Robertson told a full house at the Ocean Road Community Centre that for many the idea of retirement being a sedentary time is a myth. “There are so many people who reach retirement age and then really start getting busy on projects they love,” says Angela, whose two latest books Embracing Life on our Own Terms and Celebrating Life on our Own Terms were launched at…
SENIORS News
The annual Page Family Shield tournament run by Kāpiti Petanque was held on 10 November. Each year teams from Kāpiti and Paraparaumu College vie for the Shield, which was presented by the Page family to encourage students to learn Petanque. As usual, competition was fierce. Three games were played before rain put a halt to the final round. What a wonderful group of students. The enthusiasm and…
The Kāpiti Radio Yacht Club is holding a twilight sailing event to enable those who have commitments during the day to see these fun racing yachts in action. The club plans to have 3 classes of yachts all sailing: The East Coast 12 (EC12) a design off an early Americas Cup Design.The DragonForce 65 (DF65) andThe DragonFlite 95 (DF95) both inexpensive racing yachts taking the world by…
From Peka Peka to Pukerua Bay cyclists are being helped out by the superb community asset known as the Paekākāriki Bike Library. The concept is quite simple. You join the Bike Library and you will be fitted out with a bike that suits. Initiated by Paekākāriki resident and keen cyclist Jan Nisbet five years ago, the Bike Library has seen over 800 bikes back out into the…
TRANSPORT News
Travelling with Air Chathams is going to look a little different from mid-December as they advise customers of their new COVID-19 travel requirements. In line with other airlines in New Zealand, Air Chathams will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for all travellers using their service. This policy will be introduced as soon as New Zealand moves to the new COVID-19 protection framework. The…
There is currently a power outage in Otaihanga after a car collided with a power pole. Power company representatives are at the scene and the car has been removed. There are no current reports of injuries and updates will be provided.
Police have confirmed four people died in a serious crash on State Highway 1 between Ōtaki and Levin. Emergency services were called to State Highway 1, near Kuku East Rd, after a truck collided with a van at 3pm on Tuesday. Police earlier reported there were multiple deaths following the crash of a truck and a van. Horowhenua mayor Bernie Wanden says the stretch of State Highway…
WHAT’S ON
Meet for a cuppa and a few inspirational words and a viewing of the classic animation Pearl, Florrie and the Bull at St Peters Hall. Then wander down to the official unveiling of the ‘musical mural’ along Pearl and Florrie’s Way, Paekākāriki, Centre of the Universe. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2021 AT 10:30 AM Pearl and Florrie’s Musical Mural Launch St Peters Village Hall, Paekākāriki
Join us for drinks, nibbles and the very latest economic date for the Horowhenua at the last November Electra Business After Five. This month’s event will look a little different with it being hosted at Thermosash Commercial Limited on Enterprise drive (at the end of Roe Street). Thermosash is a recent business to the district that relocated to Levin from Wellington in 2020 in order to have more connectivity…
In the lead up to Kāpiti’s premiere foodie event, the team behind the Kāpiti Food Fair say they are thrilled and hugely relieved to share some good news with the community, the vendors and those who plan on attending. “We are good to go under NZ Government Alert Level 2 with unrestricted attendance on Saturday 4th December 2021 at the Mazengarb Reserve in Paraparaumu on the Kāpiti…
YOUTH NEWS
The annual Page Family Shield tournament run by Kāpiti Petanque was held on 10 November. Each year teams from Kāpiti and Paraparaumu College vie for the Shield, which was presented by the Page family to encourage students to learn Petanque. As usual, competition was fierce. Three games were played before rain put a halt to the final round. What a wonderful group of students. The enthusiasm and…
As the covid pandemic continues, leading national tech non-government organisation NZTech, has put a call out to New Zealanders and remind them that not everyone has access to devices to keep working or learning during lockdowns. Kiwis should donate their unwanted computers, laptops, tablets or chargers during lockdown to help those students who don’t have electronic devices. It is so difficult for many students in Aotearoa to…
Here we go! Auckland based Wellingtonian CRYSTAL takes us on a tour of the sand dunes in her latest video for “One Dollar Pizza” directed by Ben Dickens, which showcases the beautiful scenery of small coastal town Foxton Beach. Inspired by a family holiday to New York City a few years ago, “One Dollar Pizza” explores CRYSTAL’s first time visiting the city as an adult. “I was…
