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Kapiti gets live art at Copperfield Collective June 10, 2025 In celebration of Matariki 2025 and this year’s theme “Matariki ki te Wai” (Matariki of the Water), Copperfield Collective is hosting a live painting session by renowned… ...
Jenn Leov exhibit at The Kilns at Te Horo June 10, 2025 Sculptures in clay will be a core part of Jenn Leov’s end of residency exhibition at The Kilns at Te Horo. The two-day exhibition will… ...
Moth Quartet float into Toi Mahara June 9, 2025 Moth Quartet, formed in 2023, is a string quartet of composers — Tristan Carter (violin), Salina Fisher (violin), Elliot Vaughan (viola), and Nicholas Denton Protsack… ...
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… ...

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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… ...
Kapiti Focus on Arts with Cohen Holloway May 31, 2025 A recent episode of Coast Access Radio's show Focus on Arts featured local actor, writer, and comedian Cohen Holloway in discussion about health, comedy, and… ...
Kapiti Elections 2025 – Nominate or Stand May 29, 2025 Local government only succeeds if people who care for their communities are prepared to serve and stand for office. It is that time again -… ...
Wild Libraries – Kāpiti Coast Libraries Radio Show (May 28, 2025) Hayley and Tim love libraries and all the wild things they can offer, they both also love tamariki and to kōrero. Hayley and Tim thought… ...
An Earth of Foxes – Kapiti exhibition opens (May 28, 2025) Describing her work as magical semi-realism, self-taught Kāpiti artist Sarah Bell started drawing as a kid. Now in her 30’s Sarah says her painting skills… ...
Toastmasters showcase at Toi Mahara Gallery (May 25, 2025) Toastmasters Waikanae is one of 1600 clubs worldwide and is a great place to practice and hone your public speaking skills with the support of… ...
Paekakariki Potter Neil Gardiner – creations explore texture and form (May 24, 2025) Paekakariki potter Neil Gardiner has over 25 years experience creating ceramic objects to explore texture and form. Neil produces a range of unique stoneware objects… ...
Comedy on the Coast – Kapiti Show brings the big guns (May 22, 2025) Kapiti’s comedy fans are in for a treat when Comedy on the Coast returns to the Kapiti Playhouse onSaturday, June 21. The popular live stand-up… ...
Kapiti’s Whale Song on the fast track (May 21, 2025) Whale Song, a key component of the New Central Park development, is heading into Resource Consent early July, via the Fast Track process. The new… ...
Work Ready Kapiti – Finalists in Gold Awards (May 19, 2025) Work Ready Kapiti is among the Finalists for this year’s The Post Wellington Gold Awards ‒ representing some of the very best businesses from across… ...
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… ...
Residency pilot for storytellers launches in Ōtaki (May 16, 2025) Keep an eye out in August for a new pilot residency programme being held at Ōtaki beach. Local community organisation Kia rerekē te hua, Ōtaki… ...
Top-tier comedy right here on the Kapiti Coast (May 13, 2025) Get ready for a night of top-tier comedy right here on the Kapiti Coast. Comedy On The Coast brings you a killer lineup of some of… ...
ThinkTech Kapiti – the future has arrived (May 12, 2025) There was a time when many businesses said all that tech stuff doesn’t affect me, I sell shoes, or fix cars, or dig ditches, or… ...
Kapiti responds with Pink Ribbon Breakfast (May 5, 2025) Gail Lewis and her crew at Robert Harris in Coastlands are hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast on May 22. Breast Cancer Foundation NZ says every… ...
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.… ...
Kāpiti Chamber and 2degrees announce Flagship Economic Development Event for Kāpiti (May 2, 2025) The Kāpiti Business Chamber, in partnership with 2degrees, is presenting "Accelerating Business in Kāpiti"— a flagship economic development event designed to energise local business leaders and their… ...
Hoop Club Kapiti coaching and scrimmages (May 2, 2025) Hoop Club Kapiti’s Junior Basketball Coaching Programme Term 2 and Hoop Club Kapiti’s Adult Open Run Scrimmages held on Thursday nights & Sunday Afternoons are… ...
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… ...
The People We Love – premieres in Kapiti (April 23, 2025) Locally directed movie The People We Love premieres at the Shoreline Cinema in Waikanae this week before a nationwide release in 26 cinemas throughout 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… ...
World famous in Waikanae – Easter Market (April 18, 2025) The weather forecast is for a fine morning on Easter Saturday and the Waikanae Easter Market looks set to host another great community event.- -… ...
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… ...