Kate Hartmann – Arts Review Open Award recipient ‘surprised and honoured’ November 23, 2023 Waikanae artist Kate Hartmann says she was surprised and honoured to receive the ArotakeToi - Mahara Arts Review Open Award, one of four announced at… ...
Bus Driver Appreciation Day: Meet Sandy November 16, 2023 This Bus Driver Appreciation Day, Metlink is celebrating the drivers who pull out all the stops for its network. Everyone needs a reason to get… ...
Kāpiti Chorale presents Christus Natus Est November 8, 2023 The Kāpiti Chorale, a renowned local choral ensemble, is set to bring the gift of music to the community with their upcoming concert, Christus Natus… ...
Supporting Men’s Mental Health with Movember Fundraiser November 6, 2023 Soren Ebbett from Peter Jackson Plumbing in Kapiti says mental health is an important topic that affects both Men and Women, but it’s crucial to… ...
Mahara Arts Review award winners announced November 5, 2023 Congratulations to the recipients of the Arotake Toi | Mahara Arts Review Awards 2023 For her superb piece Marking Time the Toi MAHARA Open Award,… ...
Raumati Beach’s ever-changing moods captured in painting series October 30, 2023 Raumati artist Tania Dally’s latest series of 12 abstract paintings, on display during the upcoming Kapiti Art Trail, is inspired by the scenes she encounters… ...
Kāpiti District Gallery – the realisation of lofty goals October 29, 2023 A large crowd, fine weather and a carnival atmosphere combined to create a memorable reopening for Kapiti’s district public art gallery, Toi MAHARA. The redevelopment… ...
BusinessNZ CE Kirk Hope to address Kapiti Business Breakfast October 24, 2023 Kapiti Electra Business Breakfast is hosting Kirk Hope, Chief Executive of BusinessNZ, at the November 2 event where he will share his observations of the… ...
Steam Inc and the Semi Circle Rail Cruise October 17, 2023 This diesel hauled train will run from Wellington, heading north along the western coastline picking up passengers at Porirua, Paekakariki, Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Otaki, Levin, Palmerston… ...Elvis to be seen in Te Horo Hall (October 15, 2023) Viva Las Vegas - Te Horo style - awaits lovers of retro with the staging of the Las Vegas Party fundraiser at the Te Horo… ...
Spring Fling – Flung (October 14, 2023) Organisers of the popular Reikorangi Spring Fling Country Fair have looked at the sky, got soaked, and pulled the plug for tomorrow's (Sunday) event. "Due… ...
Books Books and more Books for Kapiti (October 13, 2023) The Kāpiti Combined Lions Charity Book Fair is back this weekend with a bigger selection of books than ever before. There are books on every… ...
Director’s Q&A Frances Hodgkins – Anything but a Still Life – Shoreline Cinema (October 12, 2023) Join director Blandine Massiet du Biest for this exclusive screening of her debut feature, Frances Hodgkins, Anything but a Still Life. The two special screenings… ...
Pamm Millage to present at Hypnosis Conference (October 9, 2023) Local Kapiti / Horowhenua Hypnotherapist and Author, Pamm Millage, is one of a small group of New Zealand Professionals presenting at the Australian Hypnosis Conference… ...
The hugely popular Spring Fling is on again in Reikorangi (October 5, 2023) Following last year’s successful event the Reikorangi Residents Association are again presenting their Spring Fling! Country Fair. Organisers say there will be plenty of activities… ...
Te Pati Maori leader in Otaki (September 22, 2023) Te Pati Maori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer will be in Otaki this Sunday. Ms Ngarewa-Packer's visit is part of the big Te Pāti Māori truck making… ...
Kapiti Grey Power to Host Very Busy Election Candidate Meetings (September 22, 2023) Kapiti Grey Power are again doing their thing, and hosting Election Candidate meetings for the up coming General Elections, and full sets of candidates or… ...
Ōtaki’s Mini-Moguls Market (September 22, 2023) The upcoming Ōtaki Kids Market, set for Sunday, 8th October from 10 am to 2 pm, promises a unique gathering that celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit… ...
Kapiti community invited to Tsunami Evacuation Modelling Workshops (September 20, 2023) Members of the Kāpiti Coast community are invited to public talks in Ōtaki, Te Horo and Waikanae in October to view the latest computer-generated tsunami… ...
Kapiti gets the Art of Quilting (September 16, 2023) Kapiti’s growing reputation as a haven for the arts is enhanced this weekend with the staging of a Quilting exhibition at Southwards featuring local and… ...
Join the Kāpiti Coast community beach clean up (September 8, 2023) It’s Spring so that means Spring cleaning our coast. Kāpiti Coast Council invites you to join a community beach clean up at Paraparaumu Beach on… ...
From Kullu to Kapiti – meditation meets science (September 4, 2023) This week Kapiti is hosting what promises to be fascinating talk on the subjects of mediation, science, and a slice of life from the Himalayas.… ...
Raumati Night Market (September 2, 2023) Raumati Market nights attract great crowds and the next occasion is fast approaching. On offer is delicious kai, handmade crafts, and live music as the… ...
Art inspired by nature – Waiorua Gallery on Kāpiti Island joins the Art Trail (August 31, 2023) Kāpiti Island is the iconic island which lends it name to the Kāpiti Coast, a short drive north of Wellington. It’s best known as a… ...
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… ...
Little Mermaid making a Splash (August 23, 2023) Hundreds have already seen the highly acclaimed production of The Little Mermaid at Southwards Theatre and Director Linda Buckley says there are still some seats… ...
The Little Mermaid – Coasters Musical Theatre – ‘a delight’ (August 18, 2023) Reviewed by Andrew London I’m pretty sure old Sir Len was smiling down on Southwards last night when Coasters Musical Theatre’s production of Disney’s oceanic… ...
The Little Mermaid takes Stage in Kapiti (August 18, 2023) Get ready to dive into an enchanting underwater world as the captivating theatre production of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" makes its way to Kapiti. The… ...
Gearing up for Kapiti Monster Garage Sale Trail (August 16, 2023) The brainchild of Kapiti’s Bruce Morgan is about to boost visitor numbers to the Coast with the launching of the Kapiti Monster Garage Sale Trail.… ...
