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StoryWalk Launches with Kapiti Libraries December 9, 2023 Celebrate the opening of Kāpiti Coast District Libraries’ new StoryWalk®, featuring ‘A Bird Tail Tale’ written by Jill Drew and illustrated by artists from Kāpiti Art Studio. The… ...
Excuses, excuses: New Police campaign no laughing matter December 8, 2023 When it comes to speeding our Highway Patrol officers have heard it all, literally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx8RJaoVN0M From stuck jandals to stressed out dogs, lead foot motorists… ...
Movember – a close shave looms November 29, 2023 Movember, it isn't always pretty but the cause is superb. If you see friends and family and strangers wandering around the streets of Kapiti looking… ...
Kapiti gets $22million Water Upgrade November 25, 2023 Kāpiti Coast District Council chief executive Darren Edwards this week signed the contract for a $22 million upgrade of the Waikanae Water Treatment Plant. "Council… ...
Kate Hartmann – Arts Review Open Award recipient ‘surprised and honoured’ November 23, 2023 Waikanae artist Kate Hartmann says she was surprised and honoured to receive the ArotakeToi - Mahara Arts Review Open Award, one of four announced at… ...
Fishing and Hunting gone wild November 8, 2023 Dame Lynda Topp is behind new Fish & Game campaign encouraging Kiwis to take up angling and hunting. Fish & Game New Zealand has launched… ...

Kāpiti Chorale presents Christus Natus Est November 8, 2023 The Kāpiti Chorale, a renowned local choral ensemble, is set to bring the gift of music to the community with their upcoming concert, Christus Natus… ...
Supporting Men’s Mental Health with Movember Fundraiser November 6, 2023 Soren Ebbett from Peter Jackson Plumbing in Kapiti says mental health is an important topic that affects both Men and Women, but it’s crucial to… ...
Kapiti money well spent – green light for Resource Recovery Centre November 6, 2023 A resource recovery centre in Otaihanga is one step closer following the signing of a lease agreement between Kāpiti Coast District Council and Localised and… ...
Mahara Arts Review award winners announced (November 5, 2023) Congratulations to the recipients of the Arotake Toi | Mahara Arts Review Awards 2023 For her superb piece Marking Time the Toi MAHARA Open Award,… ...
Kapiti Petanque battles through the weather (November 2, 2023) By Marlene Barker Who knew Kapiti Petanque Club had created a swimming pool. The WPA Doubles was on recently over a weekend when it was… ...
Raumati Beach’s ever-changing moods captured in painting series (October 30, 2023) Raumati artist Tania Dally’s latest series of 12 abstract paintings, on display during the upcoming Kapiti Art Trail, is inspired by the scenes she encounters… ...
Kāpiti District Gallery – the realisation of lofty goals (October 29, 2023) A large crowd, fine weather and a carnival atmosphere combined to create a memorable reopening for Kapiti’s district public art gallery, Toi MAHARA. The redevelopment… ...
Kapiti Volunteers in the Pink (October 29, 2023) The New Zealand Breast Cancer foundation believes that one day, no one will die of breast cancer, and a big part of that ambition relates… ...
‘Low Mow’ trial to reduce costs and emissions  (October 24, 2023) A new sustainable meadow will sprout in Raumati this spring as part of a trial to find new ways of managing open space on the… ...
Artist Darcy Nicholas accepts Toi MAHARA appointment (October 24, 2023) Distinguished contemporary Māori artist and arts administrator Darcy Nicholas, who recentlyreceived the Tauranga Moana Award for enduring artistic contribution, has accepted aninvitation to become Patron… ...
Steam Inc and the Semi Circle Rail Cruise (October 17, 2023) This diesel hauled train will run from Wellington, heading north along the western coastline picking up passengers at Porirua, Paekakariki, Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Otaki, Levin, Palmerston… ...
Elvis to be seen in Te Horo Hall (October 15, 2023) Viva Las Vegas - Te Horo style - awaits lovers of retro with the staging of the Las Vegas Party fundraiser at the Te Horo… ...
The Kilns choose First Resident Potter (October 12, 2023) Mixed media artist Adrienne Riseley will be the first Resident Potter at The Kilns at Te Horo. Adrienne, who originates from Lower Hutt has lived… ...
Pamm Millage to present at Hypnosis Conference (October 9, 2023) Local Kapiti / Horowhenua Hypnotherapist and Author, Pamm Millage, is one of a small group of New Zealand Professionals presenting at the Australian Hypnosis Conference… ...
Kapiti hears Blitz Kids (September 26, 2023) During World War II while Bristol suffered terrible bombings, 18,000 children were separated from their families. Despite the efforts of authorities, more than half of… ...
Kapiti Song of the Week (September 23, 2023) Nominate your song of the week for Kapiti. It is easy - just needs to be a Kapiti singer or song writer. Send your nomination… ...
Kapiti community invited to Tsunami Evacuation Modelling Workshops (September 20, 2023) Members of the Kāpiti Coast community are invited to public talks in Ōtaki, Te Horo and Waikanae in October to view the latest computer-generated tsunami… ...
Kapiti gets the Art of Quilting (September 16, 2023) Kapiti’s growing reputation as a haven for the arts is enhanced this weekend with the staging of a Quilting exhibition at Southwards featuring local and… ...
Kapiti spring clean with a wintery blast (September 16, 2023) It was supposed to be a Spring cleaning of our coast but the weather had other ideas as a hardy group of community volunteers and… ...
Join the Kāpiti Coast community beach clean up (September 8, 2023) It’s Spring so that means Spring cleaning our coast. Kāpiti Coast Council invites you to join a community beach clean up at Paraparaumu Beach on… ...
From Kullu to Kapiti – meditation meets science (September 4, 2023) This week Kapiti is hosting what promises to be fascinating talk on the subjects of mediation, science, and a slice of life from the Himalayas.… ...
New Zealand Cancer Trial shows massive gains (September 3, 2023)  “Over 700 men die of prostate cancer every year in New Zealand. Current opportunistic PSA testing results in inefficient resource use and inequitable outcomes. While… ...
New Waikanae Library and Community Hub gets the green light (September 3, 2023) Kāpiti Mayor Janet Holborow has welcomed the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s decision to green light the Waikanae Library and Community Hub project. Mayor Holborow says… ...