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Kapiti Man Builds Cardboard Box Mansion July 29, 2020 How to solve the housing crisis is made easy. Just write a great song and start building with Cardboard Boxes. Kapiti's 'Flying Man' Jeff Simmonds shows how it is done. Waikanae Concerts Return June 19, 2020 The Waikanae Music Society will re-open its concert season on Sunday 5 July. Music for Horn and Strings will celebrate the return of Waikanae concerts with a concert from Vesa and Friends. This ensemble is led by NZSO Concertmaster Vesa-Matti Leppanen. Born and raised in Finland, Vesa moved to New Zealand in 2000. ... More... Changes boost Kāpiti�s events calendar June 18, 2020 Conversations with event organisers have prompted the Kāpiti Coast District Council to make changes to its Proposed District Plan. Kāpiti Mayor K Gurunathan says the Council was looking to simplify requirements for event organisers where it was safe and able to do so. "These types of events add to the v... More... Open Depot at Steam Inc June 11, 2020 The hugely popular Steam Incorporated will have the depot open to the public on the weekend of July 11-12. The public will be able to join the volunteer crew Steam Incorporated for a fun-filled weekend with the family, from 10am to 3pm both days at the depot just off SH1 at Paekakariki. There will be plenty to see a... More... Jeff Simmonds - A Paekakariki Shutdown Song Jeff Simmonds - A Paekakariki Shutdown SongIn another installment of his superb Red Beanbag sessions, Kapiti singer/songwriter, musician, filmmaker Jeff Simmonds has produced A Paekakariki Shutdown Song. The video accompanying the song is a dystopian but finally optimistic view of Paekakariki during the Covid-19 loc... More...
Hairspray for Otaki - Auditions March 13, 2020 It has been an award winning movie musical and a hit stage show and now it is the turn of the Otaki Players to put on the hugely popular show Hairspray. The call is out for singers/actors/dancers to bring the show to life. The auditions for Hairspray will take pla... More... Gear Jammers All Fired Up for Classic Car Show March 10, 2020 This weekend sees the spectacular display of cars on the Kapiti Coast with the All Fired Up Classic Car Show at Kapiti Primary School Open on Sunday (March 15) from 10am to 3pm, the Show is again hosted by Gear Jammers Rod & Muscle Car Club Inc and is lots of fun for... More... Raumati South Beach on Fire February 11, 2020 In what looks like being a great night of community fun, the Raumati South Beach Fire 2020 Celebration kicks off at 8pm on Friday Feb 14.Organisers describe the event as whanau-friendly with plenty of live music to celebrate the evening."Bring good vibes, kids, rugs, re... More... Taika takes home the Oscar February 10, 2020 Kiwi filmmaker Taika Waititi has become the latest Kiwi to win an Oscar, taking out Best Adapted Screenplay for Jojo Rabbit at the 92nd Academy Awards at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre. "Thank you, Kia Ora," said a slightly nervous Waititi as he accepted the Academy Awar... More... Flying man seen over Kapiti Reports are coming in that an amazing flying man has been seen over various parts of Kapiti. Captured on film, the video is below. Please feel free to Share...
Top European Concert Pianist in Kapiti March 5, 2020 In a development that will surely please Kapiti concert-goers, the highly regarded German pianist Michael Endres will op... More... Kapiti bands wanted for Local Scene 2020 February 5, 2020 Local Musican AJ Crawshaw is on the hunt for some music acts with a connection to Kapiti for the first Local Scene of 20... More... Maoriland Film Festival announcment February 1, 2020 Māoriland Film Festival has announced the Opening and Closing night films for their 7th annual International Indige... More... Internationally Acclaimed Pianist For Waikanae October 22, 2019 The final concert of the Waikanae Music Society's 2019 season on Sunda... More... Waikanae Piano Recital by Tony Chen Lin September 7, 2019 Described as "a dazzling young pianist", Tony Chen Lin will perform for the Waikanae Music Society on Sunday 22 Septembe... More... Otaki Civic Theatre - Present Phantom August 24, 2019 REVIEW: OTAKI CIVIC THEATRE PRODUCTION OF 'PHANTOM OF THE OPERA' Fall under the spell of the Phantom!The Phantom of t... More... Hinemoana Baker live at Aratoi August 24, 2019 From Paekakariki to Berlin and back for one show only at Aratoi in Masterton is internationally acclaimed poet, singer, ... More... Mulled Wine presents A Piano in the Wind August 6, 2019 Kapiti's own concert series, Mulled Wine Concerts is renowned for bringing new and interesting works to audiences on the... More... Levansa Trio to perform in Waikanae August 1, 2019 The Waikanae Music Society will present a concert by the Levansa Trio on Sunday 18 August. Young Russian cellist Lev Si... More... Kapiti violinist becomes viral star RNZ reports on 23-year-old Richard Taylor performing a piece by Bach outside Coastlands Shopping Centre in Paraparaumu. ... More... Otaki Players to stage The Father April 18, 2019 Directed by Peter Carr and written by Florian Zeller, one of France's hottest new writing talents, The Father, is being ... More... Golden Kiwi Egg Hunt at Nga Manu April 12, 2019 FREE admission for children throughout the long weekend - Come and celebrate Easter at Ngā Manu and have fun with a... More... Wonky Donkey time in Waikanae April 2, 2019 Join in the fun as Craig Smith performs infectious songs from his much loved books such as The Wonky Donkey and Kaha the... More... Kapiti Playhouse - Motherhood the Musical April, 2019 Motherhood the Musical by Sue Fabisch is presented by Kapiti Playhouse. Directed by Liz Alpine with musical direction by... More... Latest from Jeff Simmonds March 16, 2019 The latest song out from talented Kapiti musician Jeff Simmonds is now available on Youtube. The track When They Make th... More... Divalicious Fun to be had at Coasters Musical Theatre March 12, 2019 The sequel to popular musical show Diva Darlings is about to hit the s... More... Jewels In the Crown at Queen Elizabeth Park March 6, 2019 Pack a picnic and come along to Jewels in the Crown and get ready to explore Queen Elizabeth Park like you've never seen... More... REX HAVENS - US Comedian at Kapiti Playhouse March 3, 2019 USA Comedian REX HAVENS is performing at the Kapiti Playhouse, 7 Ruahine St, Paraparaumu on Wednesday 6 March 2019. ... More... Police say 'Don�t be fooled by ticket scams' February 27, 2019 Summer tends to be a high point for music lovers, with festivals, big-ticket stadium gigs and outdoor concerts throughou... More... Parparaumu Country Music Club - Visitors Welcome PARAPARUMU COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB MEETINGS: The 2nd and 4th Sunday of ... More... Coastella Dodges Kapiti Weatherbomb February 26, 2019 It is every festival organiser's worst nightmare - great outdoor venue, top class acts, but enough rain to dampen any pa... More... Coastella is only one sleep away February 22, 2109 Just one more sleep until Kapiti's premier music festival kicks off. Organisers say the forecast for Saturday is perfect... More... Rob Joass kicks off Pencarrow tour in Kapiti February 19, 2019 The soon to be released Pencarrow is the third solo album of Kapiti musician Rob Joass following on from Rainlovers (199... More... Kapiti Zeal Musicians Lounge showcasing our talented youth February 18, 2019 Musician's Lounge is an event where youth can come together as a commu... More... Lawrence Arabia brings Singles Club to Kapiti February 14, 2019 New Zealand's "foremost chronicler of 21st Century bourgeois dilemmas," Lawrence Arabia, is back with a tour to celebrat... More... Coastella Time for Kapiti February 14, 2019 New Zealand's most talked about boutique music festival Coastella returns to the stunning Kapiti Coast with an eclectic ... More... Raskolnikovs/Travesties gig in Paekakariki November 20, 2018 Sixteen years after the band first set sail, Wellington's favourite drunken sailors return to play another of their lege... More... An Evening Celebrating Kapiti Songwriters November 4, 2018 It's the last Local Scene gig for the year, and I'm hoping it goes off with a blast says organiser AJ Crawshaw. "It'... More... Arahi to Star at Maoriland Hub October 1, 2018 FRIDAY 5 OCTOBER - ARAHI & HIS BAND MĀORILAND HUB, 7PM DOORS OPEN, $20 Embarking on a nationwide folk tour A... More... Kapiti gets hot about the weather September 23, 2018 Back by popular demand is The Kapiti Comedy Debate being hosted by the Paraparaumu Labour Party Branch.In recent years t... More... A Greek/Australian Adventure For Coasters Musical Theatre September 6, 2018 Coasters Musical Theatre is continuing their 2018 season with tongue-i... More... Waikanae Club gets the Blues August 1, 2018 The Phonic Posse and The Jazz Shed presents History of The Blues - A Journey Through The Delta Saturday August 11t... More... Kapiti to Shake Rattle and Roll June 6, 2018 Operatunity's Resident Artists Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua and Karl Perigo perform the greatest hits of the 50's and 60's ... More... Kiwi Legends in Kapiti Concert June 3, 2018 Ladies & Gentlemen............ Please take your seats!The Kapiti Performing Arts Centre presents Kiwi Legends: Tina Cros... More... Coastella Time for Kapiti February 17, 2018 The long awaited Coastella Music Festival has arrived with Kapiti set to rock to a host of international and local acts ... More... Kapiti gets World-Class Chamber Jazz show February 4, 2018 World-class chamber jazz with a little James Joyce is on offer at the Paekakariki House Concert, Friday 16 February, 7.... More... Coastella Launch Kapiti Curtain-raiser January 17, 2018 It is the biggest annual music event in Kapiti and Coastella 2018 is now just one month away.The event continues to grow... More... Raskolnikovs and Travesties set to Rock Paekakariki January 16, 2018 Quit your Job! Change your flights! Plan a prison break! Re-organise y... More... Premier Jazzman in Kapiti Concert January 16, 2018 The Kapiti Coast is home to many people who love the sound of jazz, and most of them will be fans of New Zealand's premi... More... Happy New Year January 1, 2018 More... Kapiti steams ahead on the Deco Train December 18, 2017 Kapiti's love affair with trains of old continues. The recent North Pole Express was very popular and now Steam Incorpor... More... Otaki's $5.4m Pool opens with a splash December 14, 2017 Over 100 locals turned out in perfect summer weather tonight for the official opening of the new water-play splash pad a... More... Kapiti Jazz Festival in Full Swing December 1, 2017 Kapiti's inaugural International Jazz Festival got underway last night with top class international Nanny Assis, a Brazi... More... Kapiti Jazz Festival November 21, 2017 Geoff Culverwell, Kapiti Jazz & Entertainment Limited is presenting a line-up of brilliant international jazz performers... More... Trumpets and Voices with Kapiti Chorale November 17, 2017 UPDATE: The Kapiti Chorale/Kapiti Brass Band concert on Sunday 26th November is sold out. However there are tickets avai... More... Star of BBC Proms returns to play in Waikanae From rave reviews at the recent BBC Proms in London's Royal Albert Hall to the Waikanae Memorial Hall could be said to b... More... Tinkerbell flutters over Kapiti September 4, 2017 Charlotte Kerrigan's senior production group school show for this year is Tinkered which will have three shows at the Co... More... Ryan Edwards and the Cinema Sessions August 25, 2017 The Cinema Sessions gig is selling out pretty quickly, already a good number of the 40 seats have gone, says Kapiti sing... More... That Brekky Bloke on Beach FM - Marty Wilson August 13, 2017 KC News catches up with Martin Wilson on the 'Morning Marty' at Beach FM 106.3It's 4.30am in the middle of winter. A bit... More... Save the Date Kapiti - Coastella 2018 August 12, 2017 More... Comedy Debate gets Political August 8, 2017 Fresh from a sell-out season in Circa, comedian Pinky Agnew will be leading the annual comedy debate in Paraparaumu for ... More... Crows Feet Dance Collective dance for Kapiti 2 August, 2017 This month Crows Feet Dance Collective presents a new work C is for Climate Change. Through dance, song and visual i... More... Charlotte Kerrigan to Launch EP in Paekakariki August 1, 2017 Local singer/songwriter Charlotte Kerrigan is set to release her EP Me... More... PC Singathon for a Great Night out 30 July, 2017 Paraparaumu College and Zeal Music Box present a great night of entertainment this Friday with PC Singathon - (August 4)... More... Charlotte Yates & Gil Craig with Show Pony - Words & Music 27 July, 2017 Top singer-songwriter and recording artist Charlotte Yates teams up wi... More... Kiwa String Quartet in Waikanae 17 July, 2017 The highly regarded Kiwa String Quartet will be performing in Waikanae on July 30 at 2.30pm at the Waikanae Memorial Hal... More... Two Flat Whites at Salt and Wood Collective 17 July, 2017 Two Flat Whites are back at Salt and Wood CollectiveOur style of acoustic guitar, vocal harmonies and harp make for a cr... More... Coast Access chief gets 17 years for good behaviour 15 July, 2017 More... Club Vista - Rockin with Tina Turner Karaoke 11 July, 2017 More... Kapiti Chorale brings Schubert and Liszt en masse 7 July, 2017 Following an accomplished and moving Bruckner concert in May, Kapiti C... More... Coastella 2018 Artists Call 23 June, 2017 Coastella is a boutique music festival on the sunny Kapiti Coast, 45 min from Wellington. We have four stages and have p... More... Kapiti Coasters open Little Shop of Horror June 23, 2017 It is Opening Night for the Coasters Musical Theatre production of a Little Shop of Horrors. The classic cult ... More... Peter Ware live at Paraparaumu's Thai Kai 17 June, 2017 Back by popular demand is Kapiti guitarist and singer Peter Ware who will be performing live at Paraparaumu Restaurant T... More... Live Music at the Olive Grove Waikanae 16 June, 2017 Kapiti is fortunate to have several venues for live music and the Olive Grove Cafe in Mahara Place Waikanae is also givi... More... Anna Leese to Lead Vocal Ensemble in Waikanae 16 June, 2017 The popular Takiri Vocal Ensemble will perform for the Waikanae Music ... More... Wind and Piano Treat for Waikanae June, 2017 The Zephyr Wind Ensemble with pianist Diedre Irons will perform for the Waikanae Music Society on Sunday 11 June. Con... More... Hobnail - Blue Sky Songs Ready to Roll 5 June, 2017 Hobnail are just putting the finishing touches on their newest album..."Blue Sky Songs" which is a little more toward th... More... Kapiti Family Express lets off steam 2 June, 2017 Bring the family to ride on our Kapiti Family Express to experience the nostalgia of travelling on a real heritage steam... More... Kapiti's AJ Crawshaw EP Release May 2017 Kapiti musician AJ Crawshaw says he is looking forward to the release of his new EP titled In Light and Shadow."I'm exci... More... Putting Kapiti to Sleep May 2017 More... Blues and Soul Star to Shine at Te Takere April 2017 Paul Ubana Jones Live at Te Takere Saturday 29 April at 7pm A national treasure; Paul Ubana Jones is a conjuror of un... More... Waikanae Club host Gary and Tim April 2017 More... Chills hit Paekakariki April 2017 More... The Amici Ensemble�s Annual Pilgrimage to Waikanae April 2017 Twenty-four concerts over 28 years is an amazing record and that is wh... More... Musical Magic in Paekakariki April 2017 The Crimson Club have invited their friends The Indigo Sessions to cross Queen Elizabeth Park and make an evening of mus... More... Otaki Kite Festival Takes Off March 2017 Come fly with us at the Otaki Kite Festival held annually at our stunning Otaki Beach on the Kapiti Coast, just one hour... More... How do you Sleep - New Release from Ryan Edwards March 2017 This is a song about homelessness. Points for Purpose is a movement ab... More... Kapiti Celebrates FUSION March 2017 Te Newhanga Kapiti Community Centre shared their event. Sponsored � FUSION showcases Kapiti's diverse cultures vi... More... St Patrick's Day in Kapiti March 2017 St Patrick's Day The Social, 8 Kapiti Lights, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast Friday 17 March 2017 4:00pm � 12:00am R... More... Kapiti welcomes Four Flat Whites In Italy March 2017 Roger Hall's hugely successful, sell-out hit comedy is hitting the road in 2017, promising big laughs and nights of fun ... More... That's Amore at Southwards March 2017 Operatunity's Daytime Concert Series brings 'That's Amore' to Southward Theatre in Kapiti on Tuesday 14th March at 11am.... More... Coastella Returns - sunshine awaits February 2017 When:Sat 25 Feb 2017, 1:00pm�11:00pm Where:Southward Car Museum, Otaihanga Rd, Otaihanga, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast... More... Paekakariki set to shake for the quake January 2017 At Wellington Anniversary weekend - don't head away from Kapiti. Bring your family and friends to a special night of top... More... Paekakariki Welcomes Ukes of Wellington January 2017 The Mulled Wine Concert Series in Paekakariki is normally a stage for highly-trained classical musicians, but as concert... More... Kapiti Travellers head for Bay Dreams December 2016 More... Operatunity Waltz's into Heart of Kapiti December 2016 Operatunity brings its celebration of the waltz to Southward Theatre, Otaihangi Road, Paraparaumu in Kapiti on Tuesday 1... More... Kapiti kids among lineup for Rockshop Bandquest August 2016 They're talented, tuned up and ready to perform in towns from Auckland... More... Kapiti Playhouse put on unforgettable show July 2016 FORGET-ME-KNOT by David Tristram A short blurb Ever suffered from memory loss? Imagine the predicament of poor R... More... Wellington's favourite fake Russian rock band plays Paekakariki May 2016 The Raskolnikovs with Slim Chants and Al Witham St Peter's Hall, Be... More... Coastella gurus bring it to Kapiti March 2016 With a Dali-esque moustache and bushy beard, a frizz of hair permanently blown sideways from Wellington's wind and thick... More... Calendar Girls - Kapiti Style March 2016 When Annie's husband John dies of leukaemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the lo... More... From New York to the top of Kapiti Island Mandy Dixon of New York made the most of a recent visit to Kapiti and rounded out the holiday with a trek to the summit ... More... Show Time - Coasters Musical Theatre Auditions January 2016 2016's first offering in the Coasters Musical Theatre Season of Cabare... More... Paekakariki to host Silly season Kiwi films December 2015 The Kiwi experience of Christmas will be celebrated with humour, nostalgia, drama, surprises and delightful kitsch in hi... More... Brace yourself for the Balkanistas December 2015 BALKANISTAS - ST. PETER'S VILLAGE HALL - SATURDAY THE 12TH OF DECEMBER - 8PM - PRESALES $15 / DOOR SALES $20 Brace yo... More... Kapiti Playhouse Theatre presents Roger Hall's Book Ends November 2015 Every Tuesday morning the Cabin Fever Club meet for coffee at the Sour... More... Showtime in Kapiti September 15 More... Dance for Kids July 2015 Waikanae Dance have another fun holiday programme if you're thinking of things to do with your youngsters next week, esp... More... Secret Bridesmaids on Show in Kapiti July 2015 Good news - tickets for Secret Bridesmaids' Business go on sale tomorrow from Coastlands TicketDirect Information Desk.T... More... Rocky Horror in Te Horo June 2015 More... ANZAC Variety Show for Southwards April 2015 ANZAC Variety Concert 2015 Saturday 18 April 2015, 2:00pm�4:30pmBe Quick � Book now for the variety concert by Kapiti... More... SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators February 2015 SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators: WORLD ON FIRE TO... More... Grumpy Old Men on Show January 2015 More... ROUGH NOTES AND SILENT COMEDY in Paekakariki January 2015 ... More... Carols in Mahara December 2014 More... Auditions for Motel Coming Soon December 2014 Eight people, four stories, one seedy motel room. Their stories and choices underscore the transience of life, love and ... More... Paekakariki Lament Wins International Video Award December 2014 A Kapiti-made musical lament about lost friendships has taken one of t... More... RAUMATI SOUTH SCHOOL GALA November 2014 RAUMATI SOUTH SCHOOL GALA 'IT'S A BEACH PARTY'Saturday 22nd of November 2014 10 am � 2pm RAUMATI SOUTH SCHOOL, MATAI ... More... Waitohu School Fireworks Extravaganza October 2014 More... ABBA time...get the sequins out folks October 2014 More... Nitro Circus returns to Westpac Stadium October 2014 Plenty of Kapiti Coasters enjoyed the last showing of the Nitro Circus and organisers are promising a five-stop spectacl... More... Kiwifruits - a fairy tale for grownups August 2014 KIWIFRUITS a Show By Carl Nixon and Craig Cooper � Directed by Liz AlpineKiwifruits is a New Zealand fairy tale. Not a c... More... From Kapiti to Italy - A trip to the Movies June 2014 My movie buddy and I have two new rules about our movie watching. a) don't name any movie you want to see - it just resu... More... Fox & Woolf hit Kapiti for a weekend of swing May 2014 1940's swing, will be the theme when the "Fox and the Woolf" hit town next weekend to play two Salute 70 concerts as pa... More... Pic of the Day - Charlee Stokes at the Waikanae Easter Market April 2014 Big crowds showed up to enjoy the annual Waikanae Easter Market held i... More... Kapiti Fest promises great day of Entertainment April 2014 Kapiti will get a feast of music, food and art at the family day festi... More... Shoreline Premiere Movie Night! April 2014 Shoreline Premiere Movie Night! Wednesday the 9th of April, 7:15pm for 8pm showing at Shoreline Cinema Waikanae. Ticke... More... Jazz and more... March 2014 Michelle Scullion (flute, vocals) and Gilbert Haisman (piano) play jazz plus folk tunes, fine popular songs, classical t... More... Kiwi music legend visits Kapiti Club More... Mulled Wine Concert January 2014 Singer/Songwriter Wayne Mason, renowned for his song "Nature" (voted the best song of the last 75 years by APRA) joins A... More... Michael Endres Piano Recital in Waikanae The Waikanae Music Society is proud to welcome back the outstanding German pianist Michael Endres who will be performing... More... Celebrating Radio in Paekakariki Paekakariki 88.2FM Afternoon Tea, Discussion and Music, 2-5pm, Sunday 28 July, St Peters Hall, Paekakariki. Bring a plat... More... Waikanae Music Society celebrates 35 years. July 2013 The Waikanae Music Society celebrated its 35th Anniversary with a concert in the Waikanae Memorial Hall on Sunday 7 July... More... Music for Celtic Harp and Guitar...On this Sunday...click for details... July 2013 Mulled Wine Concerts in PAEKAKARIKI� Sunday 14 July, 2013 - 2.30pm. ... More... RAG POETS TO APPEAR LIVE AT THE RAUMATI SOCIAL CLUB, JULY 20TH. 8pm July 2013 RAG POETS will be performing live on July 20 at 8pm at the Raumati Soc... More... Roger Fox to Star at Salute 71 Mulled Wine Concert May 14, 2013 Seventy-one years ago, thousands of American Armed Services were servi... More... Woodville set to take centre stage in new comedy web series May 2013 The first episode of the NZ on Air funded web series Woodville launche... More... 'Colour Outside the Lines' is debut album from local singer/songwriter Gill Allen May 10, 2013 It's New Zealand Music month and with it comes the release of the debu... More... Theatreworks on Tour.... May 2013 A group of fourteen talented young Kapiti people spent their school holiday perfecting their performance skills at Theat... More... Ballads and Blues on the Back Porch at the Raumati Social Club May 2013 Wellington based band Laura Collins and the Back Porch Band will be de... More... The Black Soap Boys - Friday night show April 2013 Three Kiwi blues legends will perform at St Peter's Hall, Paekakariki this Friday 12 April, kicking off at 8 p.m. The n... More... Ali Harper in �Naughty and Nice� Ali Harper is to perform a concert on the Kapiti Coast, showcasing her new double album 'Naughty and Nice' being release... More... Brilliant Lies opening night approaches April 2013 Kapiti Playhouse's first production of 2013, Brilliant Lies by David Williamson comes to the stage in April. The play wi... More... Haggis Sandwich on the menu at Kapiti Playhouse March 2013 More... Kapiti Live Music Club kicks off march with Gravel Road March 2013 Kapiti Live Music Club is up again for another year and we have Andrew... More... Theatre Impresarios Take Role at Kapiti Playhouse March 2013 Successful theatre impresarios, Stewart and Tricia Macpherson are the ... More... Buskers keep streets alive in Kapiti.... March 2014 A quick citizens poll in Kapiti showed overwhelming support for our street entertainers. Comments included: "Our Busk... More... Teddy Bears Picnic January 2013 More... Support needed for new Kiwi cartoon January 2013 A new Kiwi Maori cartoon for a short film animation. THE RANGIMOEKAUS is about a hard-case Kiwi whanau living on a marae... More... X Factor Auditions in Kapiti January 2013 The world's biggest music show, The X Factor, is coming to Kapiti for pre-auditions.Do you have The X Factor? You need t... More... Circus time in Kapiti...........more January 2013 The Zirka Circus has hit town and is attracting large crowds to the big tent in the field opposite Coastlands Shoppingto... More... The Beatroot Family - Kapiti talent at its best... December 2012 The Beatroots are one Kapiti Coast band you are not going to be able t... More... Merry Christmas Kapiti... More... hello is anybody out there the day after the world ends... December 22 The day after the world ended More... Refeshed Rivendell will Guide Park Visitors December 2012 Three beautifully carved posts will now guide visitors to the beech glade in Kaitoke Regional Park where scenes from The... More... Carols by the Sea in Kapiti More... Christmas Show at Kapiti Playhouse November 2012 Sir Alan Ayckbourn's Season's Greetings, directed by Mary-Anne Kindell, will feature at Kapiti Playhouse.Show dates:15th... More... Kapiti Music to Reclaim the Link October 2012 For many people the Fat lady hasn't sung on the proposed Kapiti Expressway.Many groups opposing the positioning of the e... More... Dad & Daughter Date Night � First Sunday in August July 2012 A group of doting dads are encouraging families to join in on the unof... More... Inspirations: A jazz and Blues Cabaret July 2012 Coasters Musical Theatre, bringing live monthly entertainment to the Coast, presents 'Inspirations'It has been several y... More... Oscar show a winner... June 2012 The Coasters Theatre have produced a superb show to sold out audiences with their production of ...And The Oscar Goes To... More... Whirlwind Goes Down a Storm! June 2012 What a night! Whirlwind celebrated its one year anniversary recently with a sell out concert at Southwards Theatre in Ka... More... Folk duo head for Kapiti....more... April 8 Nice Verdes are Sally Miller and Jesse Hamilton, an original world folk music duo from Canada and South Australia. Ha... More... Lembas - full entertainment program ahead.... March 29 Gail Lewis reports from the Lembas CafeGood gorgeous Autumn morning to you all....I will start with an apology for not g... More... London for Chistmas.... Singer, songwriter, musician, Andrew London plays has been entertaining visitors to Coastlands over the preChristmas per... More... Te Horo School - Community Christmas carols November 16 The Te Horo Community Christmas Carols event will be on Friday 2nd December 5-8pm.Pack your picnic hamper, grab a blanke... More... Album launch for Paekakariki band Moumou Timers November 16 Stefan Wolf of local band Moumou Timers has announced the launch date ... More... NZTrio headline music series 21 March New Zealand's leading piano trio will open the 2011 series of Mulled Wine Concerts in Paekakariki on Sunday 27 March. ... More... James the Busker 21 March He is a common fixture at Coastlands, bringing much needed colour and music. He is known as James the Busker. With th... More... Lets Rock and Roll 9 March What better way to raise funds for the Christchurch Earthquake than to hold a Rock and Roll Revival Night. The Rotary C... More... Kapiti Chamber Choir - Gala Farewell 8 March Kapiti Chamber Choir will be holding a Gala Farewell concert under Director Guy Jansen on Sunday April 10.The concert wi... More... Kapiti Playhouse is Steaming ahead 8 March Kapiti Playhouse's first production for 2011 is Steaming, by Nell Dunn, directed by Kate Spencer. Kapiti Playhouse i... More...