Seniors

Sam Ferguson set to rep Kapiti at Regional Council June 29, 2025 Popular Horizons Regional Councillor Sam Ferguson is back on familiar turf in Kapiti and will be standing for the Greater Wellington Regional Council at the… ...
Kapiti murder accused – ‘confronting evidence’ June 29, 2025 Defence lawyers for Kapiti murder accused Julia DeLuney 53, have asked the jury not to discount the possibility that there was a third person involved,… ...
Rezoning for Retirement Village to impact residents June 26, 2025 By Ian Powell Kapiti Coast District Council (KCDC) is considering a proposal to rezone two sections on Ratanui Rd (65 and 73) in Otaihanga from… ...
Annual Meeting of Beneficiaries of Electra Trust June 23, 2025 The Annual Meeting of Beneficiaries of Electra Trust will be held at the Council Chambers, Kapiti Coast, 175 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu, on Friday, 25 July… ...
Age-Friendly Kapiti and the impact on business June 14, 2025 By Kevin Burrows Over 26% of Kāpiti residents are over the age of sixty-five, and 27.5% are over the age of sixty. These percentages are… ...
Kapiti seniors trapped by time June 12, 2025 Kapiti Grey Power spokesperson Keith Wood says Kapiti senior residents are getting a poor deal relative to other centres and face an effective public transport… ...

Early construction begins on Waikanae Library – Te Ara Whetu June 11, 2025 Early works in advance of the main construction have started on new Waikanae Library - Te Ara Whetū, reports Kāpiti Coast District Council. Brendan Owens,… ...
Matariki and Early Paekākāriki History Exhibition June 8, 2025 Paekākāriki Station Museum presents an exhibition showcasing the early history of Paekākāriki - as well as celebrating Matariki - through stories, speakers, displays, poetry and… ...
Quiz Night at Toi MAHARA Gallery June 8, 2025 Make a team and join a fun quiz night and fundraiser for Toi MAHARA Gallery. No prior art knowledge necessary. There will be spot prizes,… ...
Kapiti Women’s Expo returns for its 9th Year (June 6, 2025) The Kapiti Women's Expo has been growing rapidly and is now one of the major annual events on the Kapiti calendar. The Kapiti Women's Expo… ...
Card Skimming Scam Surge (June 4, 2025) Wellington District Police are urging residents to stay vigilant following a surge in card skimming incidents that have cost victims thousands of dollars in just… ...
Internment and Unveiling for Felicity Stacey-Clark (June 2, 2025) Internment & Unveiling for Felicity Stacey-Clark will be held at 2pm, Saturday 7 June, at the Awa Tapu Cemetery, 115 Valley Road, Paraparumu.Light afternoon tea… ...
Kapiti Coast United hosting Recycled Clothing Event (June 1, 2025) Community support would be greatly welcome for a superb Recycled Clothing Event on Sunday 8th June as a  Breast Cancer Fundraiser through Kapiti Coast United Football… ...
Air Force Band fly in for Kapiti Concert (May 17, 2025) The Royal New Zealand Air Force Band has once again partnered with the Waikanae Lions Club to present a wonderful afternoon of musical delights. The… ...
Counting sheep on the Kapiti Coast (May 15, 2025) KCNews sent its intrepid reporters out to count the number of sheep on the Kapiti Coast. Unfortunately they kept falling asleep (the reporters, not the… ...
Kapiti movie hits the sweet spot (May 5, 2025) Locally directed movie The People We Love recently premiered at the Shoreline Cinema in Waikanae and has now had a nationwide release in 30 cinemas.… ...
Copperfield Collective launches Mother’s Day Letter Wall (April 23, 2025) Paraparaumu Beach, Kāpiti Coast – As Mother’s Day approaches during a time when many families are feeling the pinch, local business Copperfield Collective is turning the… ...
Kapiti Mayor on ANZAC Day, Marines, and the wild weather (April 22, 2025) A Column by Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow This week marks 110 years since the landing of New Zealand and Commonwealth forces at Gallipoli in modern-day… ...
Behind the Boards – Otaki Civic Theatre (April 22, 2025) By Shelly Warwick Otaki’s beloved Civic Theatre is boarded up once again for an extended time for Earthquake strengthening work. The work is necessary for… ...
Bede Laracy declares for Kapiti ward councillor position (April 16, 2025) Popular Raumati Community Board Chair Bede Laracy says strong community support has led him to announce that he is standing for the Paekakariki-Raumati Ward councillor… ...
Kāpiti Coast District Anzac Day Services 2025 (April 12, 2025) Lest we forget. Please join us on Friday 25 April and support our RSAs in remembering those New Zealand and Australian soldiers who bravely served… ...
Kāpiti Coast District Council Boasts NZ’s Most Qualified Drinking Water Team (April 10, 2025) The Kāpiti Coast District Council is now the proud home of the most highly qualified drinking water treatment team in the country after two team… ...
Kapiti gets Electronic Eftpos options for Poppy Day (April 9, 2025) Poppy Day in Kapiti this month will make it easier for donors with no ready cash to use hand-held Eftpos machines carried by Paraparaumu Memorial… ...
Top European Concert Pianist in Paekakariki (April 6, 2025) Kapiti classical music enthusiasts have been giving a warm reception to the Mulled Wine Concert series presented by Mary Gow. The series - which is… ...
Kapiti writer says Take Back Your Health (April 4, 2025) Take Back Your Health: reclaim your health and well-being without breaking the bank. That is the message in the latest book from Kapiti's Yossarian Fay.… ...
Kapiti Health Advisory Group want public feedback (April 3, 2025) Kapiti Health Advisory Group spokesperson Ian Powell says access to health services in Kapiti is difficult and getting worse. He says the Kapiti Health Advisory… ...
Kapiti lands Age Friendly Business Signs (April 2, 2025) ‘Age Friendly Business’ signs beginning to appear outside Kapiti businesses indicate that thosebusinesses offer patrons a welcoming environment.Kapiti Grey Power, with the support of their… ...
Kapiti Petanque Club – Sport for all ages (March 24, 2025) How many people imagine Petanque being a game for the older population?  This could not be further from the truth.   Kapiti Petanque Club president… ...
‘Aunty Gabe’ Rikihana gone at 98 (March 20, 2025) By Mishy Rikihana-Vieira Ōtaki lost one of its most remarkable citizens when Gabrielle Rikihana died peacefully aged 98 at her Waikanae home on March 2.… ...