Politics

Greater Wellington reviewing councillor representation  March 11, 2024 Community views on whether Greater Wellington’s constituency arrangements are fair and effective are being sought to help inform Greater Wellington’s Representation Review.   The six-yearly review… ...
Shared path over Waikanae River taking shape March 1, 2024 This week contractors completed four of five crane lifts at the Waikanae Bridge on old State Highway 1. The clip-ons, made of lightweight composite materials,… ...
Pay Cut for lowest earners February 14, 2024 The news was all bad for minimum wage earners as Stats NZ show they have an effective pay cut. NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff is calling… ...
History Panels dedicated at Waikanae Estuary January 31, 2024 By Michael Moore Wild, wet and blustery weather, couldn't dampen the spirits of those attending the dedication of the Waitangi interpretive panels at the Waikanae… ...
Waikanae Bridge protest calls for action January 22, 2024 Otaki MP Tim Costley addressed a crowd protesting the closure of the southern lane across the Waikanae Bridge which is planned to be in place… ...
Kāpiti opts for sinking lid on pokies December 28, 2023 There will be no additional pokie machines added to those already in Kāpiti following the adoption of a sinking lid policy. Kāpiti Coast District Council… ...

Government has negotiated itself into a corner over ETS auction December 13, 2023 If the coalition government wants a ‘strong and stable ETS’ (Emissions Trading Scheme), as the Minister for Climate Change has recently stated, the price of… ...
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… ...
Why Labour lost the 2023 election so badly November 22, 2023 By Ian Powell - Otaihanga based Political Commentator On 1 August 2017 Jacinda Ardern was elected leader of the opposition Labour Party in extraordinary circumstances. Opinion… ...
Kāpiti Coast District to have a Māori ward (November 14, 2023) Kāpiti Coast District Council has voted to establish a Māori ward ahead of the 2025 local body elections. This makes Kapiti the 36th Council 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… ...
Have your say: LTP Early Engagement in Full Swing (October 18, 2023) Early engagement for the Horowhenua District Council's Long Term Plan 2024-2044 (LTP) is now officially open on the Let's Kōrero online community engagement platform. Mayor… ...
Kapiti and Horowhenua share election spoils (October 14, 2023) The Kapiti Coast and Horowhenua look like sharing the honours in the election with three different parties likely to provide the next MP. In the… ...
Ōtaki hapū to raise loss of whenua and te reo concerns at marae tribunal hearing (October 4, 2023) Ōtaki hapū will begin presenting their claims to the Waitangi Tribunal at Raukawa Marae, Ōtaki on Monday. Spokesperson Denise Hapeta says the main issue for… ...
Wild winds whack Kapiti Coast (September 18, 2023) Trees and fences toppled in the extreme winds on Sunday night. Throughout Kapiti residents report damage but no injuries. Strong winds across the central and… ...
Maori Ward in prospect for Kapiti Council (September 11, 2023) Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking the community’s views on whether to establish a Māori ward ahead of the 2025 local elections. Feedback closes at… ...
Kapiti Council to keep STV for local elections (September 7, 2023) Kāpiti Council has notified its intention to keep the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system for the 2025 local body elections. STV is a proportional electoral… ...
Kapiti Council gets into some serious Trash Talk (August 25, 2023) Talking trash isn't usually invited by Councils but Kapiti Council says this is a great time for trash talk as KCDC and the seven other… ...
Tim Costley says National will fund Cancer Treatments (August 23, 2023) Tim Costley, National’s Otaki electorate candidate, says a National Government will pay for 13 cancer treatments that are helping extend survival rates in Australia, by… ...
Kapiti focused after Three Waters Amendment (August 17, 2023) Kapiti Council Chief Executive Darren Edwards says Parliament recently passing a big chunk of the Government's water reforms provides further certainty into the establishment of… ...
Council votes for plan change enabling more housing in Kāpiti (August 10, 2023) Today, Kāpiti Coast District Council voted to approve changes to its District Plan to enable more housing in the district. Mayor Janet Holborow said the… ...
Kapiti Council’s AA credit rating reaffirmed; Outlook revised to negative  (August 3, 2023) Kāpiti Coast District Council has had its strong AA credit rating reaffirmed by independent ratings agency S&P Global, but the outlook for the coming year… ...
Ram Raids reactions (July 31, 2023) When Kapiti was hit with a series of Ram Raids late last year there was a public outcry and a call for harsher penalties as… ...
Council seeks solid commitment for construction of Ō2NL (July 27, 2023) Horowhenua District Councillors penned a letter to the new Minister of Transport Hon David Parker this week seeking assurances that funding is committed for the… ...
Greater Wellington sweating to top fundraising leaderboard for Burnett Foundation Aotearoa (July 2, 2023) Greater Wellington has fundraised over $21,000 for Sweat with Pride, launching the council towards the top of the leaderboard for the discrimination-defeating, perspiration-producing fundraiser for… ...
Business boosting breakfast on Kapiti Coast (May 10, 2023) Ginny Andersen, guest speaker at the May Electra Business Breakfast, stuck to the brief of talking about small business and growth services available and the… ...
Guess who’s coming to Breakfast (May 5, 2023) Electra Business Breakfast will be welcoming the Finance Minister, Hon Grant Robertson. He has been quoted as saying “Budget 2023 will focus on what matters most to New… ...
Kapiti Mayor welcomes investment in rail services (April 29, 2023) Kāpiti Mayor Janet Holborow has welcomed the Government’s investment in passenger rail services announced recently. “The new trains and investment in the rail system will… ...
KCDC Allocates $200,000 Climate Action Grant (April 27, 2023) Kāpiti Coast District Council has allocated $200,000 over two years in new funding for local climate action initiatives. Council strategy, operations, and finance committee chair… ...