June 29, 2020
In a world full of bad news stories it is great to discover there are some very good news stories out there as well. One story from Kapiti comes to mind when locals Shane and Sharon Pirie and business partner David Walsh decided they would do what they could do to help out some of those struggling with the post Covi... More...

June 24, 2020
Otaki Museum's new exhibition opening July 17 highlights the history of Main Street. With the opening of the new exhibition the museum will be back to its pre-Covid-19 times – opening at 10am and closing at 2pm Thursday to Saturday. The exhibition, As Time Goes By – the Changing Face of Main Street, tells the st... More...

June 22, 2020
The Waikanae Library is in need of restoration. ROBB (Restore our Book Budget community group) asked KCDC if it had attempted to get assistance concerning the restoration of this vital community facility. ROBB chairperson Christopher Ruthe says it is to KCDC's credit it sought Government funding from the Government'... More...

June 12, 2020
The Kapiti Coast Museum will re-open on Friday June 19 after several weeks Lockdown during the COVID 19 crisis. Museum Chairman Mark Holland says "We are delighted to be able to host visitors again and specially pleased and proud that so many of our volunteer visitor hosts have elected to return. It has been encouraging... More...

June 12, 2020
If you've been into Paper Plus Coastlands this week, you may have noticed a new book on display – 'Buried Alive: A story of Hate and Acceptance' – written by local Kapiti man Alex Dean which shares his journey of survival and search for justice as a victim of childhood sexual abuse. The book title is reflective of ... More...

May 23, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kāpiti Coast District Council has reassessed its plans for the coming year. KCDC says it is focusing on making sure they're in the best position to support Kāpiti through this crisis and out the other side. Information on the draft 2020/21 Annual Plan is now online for com... More...

May 24, 2020
The Kapiti Coast Museum on Elizabeth Street, Waikanae, is in need of help, says Chairman Mark Holland. "We are a small committee of enthusiastic volunteers with many and varied skills all put to use to keep this important community museum going," says Mr Holland. "But we are short of a Minutes Secretary for our m... More...

May 3, 2020
While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced all kinds of community services, including Kāpiti District libraries, to temporarily close their doors, staff are finding creative ways to continue to connect with their communities. Kāpiti Coast District Council's Libraries and Arts Manager, Ian Littleworth, says pro... More...

May 2, 2020
Collection companies will start to pick up recycling bins and crates alongside the normal rubbish collection in Alert Level 3. However, the region's recycling sorting plant remains closed, so all recycling collected will be going straight to landfill. If it is safe and hygienic to do so we encourage people to continue ... More...

April 15, 2020
The country may be in the grip of a pandemic but that has not stopped the dedicated group of volunteers who deliver 85 meals a day in Kapiti as part of the Meals On Wheels effort. Meals on Wheels is deemed to be an 'essential service' and Luella Jensen is the co-ordinator for Paraparaumu and Raumati Meals on Wheels ... More...

April 1, 2020
Sites of historic and natural significance stretching across the district from Paekakariki to Ōtaki are among 12 projects granted financial assistance from the latest Kāpiti Coast District Council Heritage Fund. The Fund aims to assist and actively encourage landowners and members of the local community to... More...

March 25, 2020
An updated feasibility investigation released recently by the Kāpiti Coast District Council on building a Kāpiti Gateway Centre at Paraparaumu Beach has provided the necessary direction for the project to progress to a business case. The feasibility study, which involved extensive engagement with iwi, Depa... More...

March 11, 2020
‎Avril McDonald‎ reports "I'm so thrilled to release the next Feel Brave song to help kids deal with change/loss & grief - recorded on the Kapiti Coast using amazing local talent Unity Jayne Wara and Tui Tahere-Katene recorded by Ross at Audiosuite studio at Lindale and filmed and produced by Rayne Leafe... More...

March 4, 2020
Kapiti business Peter Jackson Plumbing Limited is giving away $500 cash to someone in need. The $500 giveaway started with a business in Auckland who then nominated another to carry on and then that company nominated Peter Jackson Plumbing in Kapiti. Sonya Jackson says they were pleased to carry it on and they ha... More...

January 18, 2020
Planning is well underway for this year's Web Genius Kapiti Run for Youth (KR4Y) to raise funds and fitness for Kapiti's youth while having great fun strolling or running along the beautiful Kapiti coastline. Richard Calkin, Founder of Web Genius says last year's event raised $20,698 for Kapiti Youth. "We are mot... More...

November 21, 2019
Work over the last seven years to create a green space to encourage Paekākāriki's self sufficiency and strengthen community is now a reality with Paekākāriki Orchards and Gardens. This year this local open group secured a four year license from Kapiti Coast District Council to use an acre of land... More...

The Festival takes place on Saturday 23 November between 9. 30am and 3. 30pm. It is held at Kapiti Primary School on Rimu Road (behind Coastlands) in Paraparaumu. There is a gold coin donation on entry. This donation goes to charity - Mary Potter Hospice. The Festival is about the local community coming together to sho... More...