Lifestyle

Kapiti welcomes new business – Burnsco October 3, 2024 It is always good news to welcome new businesses setting up in Kapiti. The local economy is strong and there is plenty of optimism for… ...
Kāpiti Affordable Housing Trust established October 1, 2024 Seven appointees have now been confirmed for a new independent trust tasked with providing more affordable housing options in the Kāpiti Coast District. District Mayor… ...
Three drivers face court after driving in excess of 150km/h September 30, 2024 Kapiti and Horowhenua have seen a spate of high speed incidents recently (see video below), some of which ended in serious crashes. Wellington Police are… ...
$3300 worth of Arborist/Tree work, giveaway September 26, 2024 Kapiti arborist Luke Burns of Lukes TreeWalkers says last years offer of free work was so well received he is doing it again this year… ...
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… ...
A tough day at Paraparaumu Beach – Car park full again September 22, 2024 It wasn't the best day today for the Kapiti Island ferry tractor and trailer 😢 Below a few comments... UPDATE: well it looks like the… ...

Kāpiti is helping older people use technology September 17, 2024 Technology is needed in most aspects of our lives now.  So the Kāpiti Council and our community are getting behind older adults with free help… ...
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.… ...
Do you know who I think I am September 8, 2024 If you are not sure then the Kapiti Genealogical Society might be able to help you. At the Society's next neeting on September 24 the… ...
Positively Pastels at Kapiti Gallery (September 8, 2024) Gill Allen is a current guest artist at the Kapiti Gallery’s “Positively Pastels” exhibition. UK born Gill is a member of Pastel Artists of New… ...
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… ...
Police issue warning after man loses over $22,000 in online scam (August 24, 2024) Police are aware of reports emerging in our police district where people have lost money though a “Task Scam”.  A Task Scam is a form… ...
Vinnie’s helping feed Kapiti (August 18, 2024) A good news story got better and better after a conversation with Peter Ryan from Kapiti Vinnie’s (The Kapiti Coast conference of St Vincent de… ...
Toi MAHARA exhibition sheds light on memory loss (August 18, 2024) Thirteen Months of Memories, an exhibition at Toi MAHARA by artist and academic Huhana Smith, sheds artistic light on the experience of memory loss during… ...
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… ...
Police report Kapiti man Missing (August 14, 2024) Have you seen Aotea? 23-year-old Aotea Haggie was last seen when he left his Paraparaumu residential address today, Wednesday 14 August. He now has a… ...
Arrest in Kapiti Coast Jewel Thefts case (August 14, 2024) Detective Nathan Dickey says a 42-year-old man has been remanded in custody following burglaries along the Kapiti Coast, and after recovering a trove of stolen… ...
Swift entry through Kiwibank window (August 5, 2024) KiwiBank at Coastlands received an unexpected visit tonight (Monday) just before 6pm when the elderly driver of a brand new Swift rode over the curb… ...
Wellington Regional Land Transport Plan approved (August 2, 2024) Projects to enable more frequent trains and a reliable rail network top a list of transport activities, each costing over $2 million, put forward for… ...
Copperfield Collective opens Sensory Shopping Hours (July 25, 2024) Kamni Raju-Russell of Copperfield Collective says they are excited to announce the launch of their new Sensory Shopping Hours, aimed at creating a more inclusive… ...
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… ...
Probus Club of Kāpiti Coast to celebrate 50th anniversary (July 25, 2024) The Probus Club of Kāpiti Coast’s 50th anniversary will be marked with a celebration lunch later in the year. Club president Richard Chilton says about… ...
Kapiti Kids Workshop and Pop-Up Market: A Fun-Filled Success (July 22, 2024) An incredible day was had at the recent Kids Workshop and Pop-Up Market in Ōtaki. The event was buzzing with excitement, brimming with talented young… ...
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… ...
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”,… ...
Leap into the Hoop Club Kapiti Social League (July 5, 2024) Hoop Club Kapiti's next Social Basketball League starts on 21 July 2024 and will run for 10 weeks on Sundays at Paraparaumu College. Games will start… ...
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… ...
Kāpiti communities get $160k funding boost (July 3, 2024) The Nikau Foundation has announced over $160,000 in funding to support Kāpiti communities.  A total of $166,632 has been given to fund 29 applications from… ...
‘Two hats’ symbolism characterises John Baxter Kapiti exhibition (June 28, 2024) Rua Pōtae, the title John Baxter has chosen for an exhibition of early paintings and book illustrations at Toi MAHARA, translates simply as Two Hats.… ...