Wellington is the campus for Victoria University Open Day August 17, 2026 Wellington is the campus for Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, and the institution is inviting the next generation to come and experience Open Day… ...
Election candidate debates set for new Kapiti Electorate August 16, 2026 Sam Somers, frontman for ‘It’s in the Ballot’ confirms the popular political show will be covering 17 Electorates with In-Studio ‘It’s in the Ballot’ shows… ...
Kāpiti photo challenge winners announced August 9, 2026 Judges for the inaugural Kapiti Coast Photographic Society’s digital challenge for Kāpiti colleges were blown away by the students’ skill and creativity. Parapraumu Harvey Norman’s Manoj… ...
Te Ara Whetū – new library hub for Waikanae August 4, 2026 There was great excitement recently on site as the first large glass panels were lifted and installed onto the southern façade of Te Ara Whetū,… ...
Paraparaumu School – Kapiti treasures expressed through artwork August 1, 2026 Artist Taupuruariki (Ariki) Brightwell has again been instrumental in bringing another vibrant mural to Kapiti. In 2024 Ariki completed Tuna Heke at Raumati with the… ...
Public meeting to see the signs for teens and tweens July 29, 2026 Tina Budd from See the Signs says as our rangatahi leave the safety of primary school, they enter a world of greater independence, peer pressure,… ...
Kapiti gets Millionth Tree July 29, 2026 Kapiti's Queen Elizabeth Park in now home to the millionth native tree planted in Greater Wellington regional parks, a milestone in efforts to reforest former… ...
Waenga – great cast, powerful play comes to Kapiti July 28, 2026 Created by Hariata & Tamati Moriarty and directed by Jim Moriarty, 'Waenga' centres on a young wahine Māori who is arrested and finds herself in… ...
Six Kāpiti Coast organisations awarded Māori Economic Development Grants July 28, 2026 Kāpiti Coast District Council and Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti have announced six successful recipients of the Māori Economic Development Grants Fund 2026/27. The contestable Fund, established in 2013, supports whānau, hapū, iwi, mātāwaka, and Māori… ...Greens select Melody Willis for new Kapiti electorate (July 28, 2026) The Green Party has chosen Melody Willis to stand in the 2026 election for the new seat of Kapiti which covers from Otaki to the… ...
Gumboot Friday records highest month of free counselling (July 25, 2026) Last month marked Gumboot Friday’s highest month of 2026, with 2,322 rangatahi accessing free counselling. In June 2026, 2,322 young people aged 5–25 accessed free… ...
NZCT Helps Raukawa ki Runga Represent with Pride (July 22, 2026) New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) awarded a $9,687 NZCT grant to Raukawa ki Runga RLC in Ōtaki to provide uniforms and accommodation for players who… ...
Fox Open win boost for junior Golf (July 20, 2026) Tony Lester, chair of the Waikanae Golf Club Board says the win this morning of Ryan Fox at The Open championship will have a massive… ...
Kāpiti groups make 2026 community awards line-up (July 19, 2026) Thirty-five Kāpiti community groups, organisations and initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise the work of… ...
Zimmermans back for Kapiti Show (July 16, 2026) The Zimmermans are back at St Peter’s Village Hall, Paekākāriki, for their annual visit to the Kapiti Coast on August 23. There'll be new songs… ...
Kapiti hosts Kaumātua Kapa Haka Festival (July 13, 2026) Tākiri o Te Ata Kaumātua Kapa Haka Festival is an annual celebration honouring our kaumātua, where they take centre stage as both performers and treasured… ...
Snooker Open Day at the Waikanae Chartered Club (July 11, 2026) Whether you’re a seasoned player or just keen to give it a go, you are invited to come along and join in for a great… ...
The Social Link – Radio for youth in Kapiti (July 9, 2026) The Social Link is a youth-focused radio show and podcast produced at Coast Access Radio and hosted by Finn and Kai. The show gives young… ...
Legendary Book Fair hits Paekākāriki (July 7, 2026) There are lots of book fairs but only a few are legendary - that is the status of the upcoming Paekākāriki Legendary Book Fair. The… ...
Kapiti College 1st XV Captain Riley Dickey selected (July 6, 2026) Kapiti College has congratulated the captain of their rugby 1st XV, Riley Dickey, who has been selected for the upcoming Manawatū / Hurricanes Region Under… ...
Matariki and School Holiday fun at Kapiti’s Nga Manu (June 25, 2026) Matariki is a wonderful time for tamariki and whānau to connect with nature, reflect on the year gone by and celebrate together.Ngā Manu has some… ...
Kapiti Libraries going cash-free (June 24, 2026) Going cash-free is the next step in the development of contemporary library services for Kāpiti. Siren Deluxe, Manager Libraries, says this is an exciting year for… ...
New Classrooms for Paraparaumu College (June 23, 2026) Local MP Tim Costley and Education Minister Erica Stanford today announced $10 million to deliver new classrooms across the lower North Island, taking the total… ...
Hard choices ahead: Mayor asks Kāpiti to help set priorities (June 23, 2026) Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow says it’s time for an honest conversation about what Council should prioritise as it prepares its next Long-term Plan (LTP). Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow Mayor… ...
Police seek help finding missing teenager last seen Paraparaumu (June 14, 2026) Police are asking for the public’s help to find 14-year-old Deziah, who has been reported missing from the Wellington area. Deziah was last seen near… ...
Kapiti Coast offers range of Dog exercise areas (June 3, 2026) Got a pup who loves to run and play?There are heaps of places across the coast for your doggos to get out and explore – whether… ...
Connecting Kāpiti youth with meaningful local jobs (May 29, 2026) Kate Causer is one of 30 young people from across the Kāpiti Coast District enjoying new careers thanks to Council’s Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ)… ...
For two weeks Toi MAHARA has a blank canvas to play with (May 26, 2026) For the second year, Toi MAHARA’s main gallery space will be a ‘blank canvas’ offering a range of unique art, music and community events from… ...
Books Aloud on Coast Access Radio (May 23, 2026) Kapiti Coast Access Radio show Books Aloud is a show embracing local, national and international authors. In each episode hosts bring you an excerpt from… ...