Kapiti Kids Workshop and Pop-Up Market: A Fun-Filled Success July 22, 2024 An incredible day was had at the recent Kids Workshop and Pop-Up Market in Ōtaki. The event was buzzing with excitement, brimming with talented young… ...
Mills Albert Wellington Saints to visit Kapiti July 5, 2024 Fresh from an impressive 100-94 win over Tauranga Whai in the National Basketball League the high-flying Mills Albert Wellington Saints will be making a visit… ...
Calling all Kapiti poets June 12, 2024 If you're a poet, we want to know it! Kāpiti Coast District Libraries' annual poetry competition returned for its twelfth year with Phantom Billstickers National… ...
Otaki Market hosts Otaki Kids Workshop: Empowering young entrepreneurs June 9, 2024 The Otaki Market is thrilled to announce the Otaki Kids Workshop, a dynamic one-day event designed to empower young entrepreneurs and elevate their small businesses… ...
Boost to bus, train capacity for Hurricanes’ quarterfinal match June 7, 2024 Larger buses and extra train services will be running on the Metlink network to get Hurricanes and Melbourne Rebels’ fans to and from their quarterfinal… ...
Mayor issues clear message following anti-social behaviour in Levin June 5, 2024 “The type of behaviour exhibited on Saturday night is disgraceful. It is not reflective of who we are as a district and for the those… ...
Companion Cards making entertainment more accessible in Horowhenua May 30, 2024 Enjoying Horowhenua attractions is now easier for people living with disabilities with the introduction of Companion Cards. The initiative, born out of Council’s Access and… ...
Toi MAHARA invites youth artists to exhibit May 23, 2024 Toi MAHARA, the Kāpiti Coast District Gallery, is inviting young artists to submit work for the inaugural Young Artists’ Exhibition planned for later this year.… ...
Look up. Look out! Metlink gets behind road safety week May 22, 2024 Metlink is getting behind Road Safety Week (20-26 May) by drawing attention to the collective responsibility of keeping each other safe on the road. Road Safety week… ...Creating a bond among Kāpiti musicians (May 22, 2024) Paraparaumu-based distillery and tasting room The Bond Store will join forces with Mostly Music – Kāpiti’s guide to local music – to host a Muso… ...
More trains and bigger buses for Phoenix semi-final at Sky Stadium (May 15, 2024) With a predicted crowd of 30,000 plus, Metlink will be boosting train capacity, adding extra train services, and running larger buses to help get fans… ...
Waikanae Kindy gets Fabulous Fundraiser (May 13, 2024) Waikanae Kindergarten are holding a fabulous fashion fundraiser night with Copper Boutique in June. This looks like being a great night out - tickets and… ...
Vibrant Art adorns Kapiti (May 13, 2024) Kapiti Coasters are seeing increasing numbers of murals popping up throughout the district as we continue to see plain spaces become a focus for public… ...
Sakura – missing from Paraparaumu (May 8, 2024) Police ask "Have you seen Sakura?" Sakura, aged 16, has been reported missing from her Paraparaumu home and there are concerns for her welfare. She… ...
Kāpiti songwriting competition (May 5, 2024) Kāpiti has some serious musical talent, and the library wants to hear it! In collaboration with Crawshaw Music School, The Family Music Store, Mostly Music… ...
Update – second death from fatal incident, Ōtaki (May 4, 2024) A passenger in the ute that crashed in Ōtaki last week has died in Wellington Hospital yesterday, Friday 3 May. Acting Area Commander Inspector Clifford… ...
WHY ARE SENIORS NOW HAPPIER THAN THE YOUNG? (April 29, 2024) By Kapiti Writer Sonia Speedy New Zealand is one of four countries in which the young are getting more unhappy, particularly in comparison to the… ...
Mau Rākau course connecting rangatahi with Te Ao Māori (April 25, 2024) Expressions of interest are open now for a unique Mau Rākau course coming to Horowhenua. Through this course, young people in Horowhenua will learn the… ...
Play Trailer to delight and inspire tamariki and whānau (April 19, 2024) Community events have got more fun with a new play trailer available to hire for free to delight and inspire tamariki and whānau. The towable… ...
New book from Kapiti writer Caz Bartholomew (April 15, 2024) Kapiti writer Caz Bartholomew has a new book out in June - The Tramp to the Blue Range Hut - which is an exciting pick-a-path… ...
Phoenix Edge Closer to Title with Victory Over Brisbane Roar (April 8, 2024) The Wellington Phoenix have taken a significant step towards their first A-League title, defeating Brisbane Roar 1-0 at Sky Stadium, moving six points clear at… ...
Police ask – “Have you seen Clive?” (April 8, 2024) Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate missing 22-year-old Clive. He was last seen on 9 March in the Cannons Creek area. Police… ...
Government cuts see hike in public transport fares (March 26, 2024) Fare changes are coming soon for passengers aged 24 and under, following the government’s decision to withdraw funding for age-based concessions. Adding to a cost-of-living… ...
World record tumbles for Devon Briggs in Rio (March 24, 2024) Unstoppable kiwi athlete Devon Briggs has claimed the double whammy of a gold medal and a new World Record at the Para Cycling Track World… ...
Kapiti GAY – a year in review (March 4, 2024) Tony Reed is the genial host of Kapiti G.A.Y., Coast Access Radio’s programme for gay people and their friends on the Kāpiti/Horowhenua Coast and beyond.… ...
Kāpiti Run for Youth is getting ready to deliver a fun walk or run (March 4, 2024) The Web Genius Kāpiti Run for Youth is on-track to deliver another super fun event on the beautiful Kāpiti coastline, Sunday 17th March 2024. So… ...
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… ...
Kids Market 1st anniversary a huge success (January 19, 2024) The first anniversary of the Otaki Kids Market in January 2024 was a huge success, boasting over 50 stalls operated by 80 enthusiastic tamariki and… ...
