Youth

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… ...

Kāpiti residents enjoy a summer free of water restrictions January 18, 2024 While parts of the Wellington Region are facing water woes, Kāpiti Coast residents are enjoying a water-restriction-free summer thanks to sound investment in the district’s… ...
Foxton Pools to reopen with a splash January 11, 2024 A refreshed Foxton Pools will open with a blessing, ribbon cutting ceremony and a community party on Tuesday 23 January 2024. After the revamped facility… ...
El Rancho hosts Camp Purple Live 2024 December 28, 2023 On 9 January, 71 children and teens and 25 young adult volunteers will be arriving at El Rancho in Waikanae for a six-day camp on… ...
Hoop Club gets underway (December 28, 2023) Basketball is taking off again in Kapiti with plenty on offer in the New Year. Hoop Club Kapiti’s Adult Summer Social Basketball League gets underway… ...
Missing – Have you seen 15 year-old Cleveland (December 22, 2023) Cleveland, 15, was last seen at his home in Churton Park and has been missing since Monday 18 December. Police and his family have concerns… ...
Government has negotiated itself into a corner over ETS auction (December 13, 2023) If the coalition government wants a ‘strong and stable ETS’ (Emissions Trading Scheme), as the Minister for Climate Change has recently stated, the price of… ...
Past time to address the cow in the room (December 12, 2023) Animal rights organisation SAFE is urging the new Government to take seriously warnings about the urgent need to reduce methane from farmed animals, to limit… ...
StoryWalk Launches with Kapiti Libraries (December 9, 2023) Celebrate the opening of Kāpiti Coast District Libraries’ new StoryWalk®, featuring ‘A Bird Tail Tale’ written by Jill Drew and illustrated by artists from Kāpiti Art Studio. The… ...
Kāpiti Coast District to have a Māori ward (November 14, 2023) Kāpiti Coast District Council has voted to establish a Māori ward ahead of the 2025 local body elections. This makes Kapiti the 36th Council to… ...
Massey University Vice Chancellor faces slew of angry students (October 19, 2023) Massey University Vice Chancellor Jan Thomas faced angry staff and students at a protest at Massey Albany today, following recent announcements of significant proposed cuts… ...
Vice Chancellor to face Angry Students (October 18, 2023) Vice Chancellor Jan Thomas, will be making an appearance on the Auckland Massey University campus to face up to angry teachers and students alike. Vice… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Kapiti Council to keep STV for local elections (September 7, 2023) Kāpiti Council has notified its intention to keep the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system for the 2025 local body elections. STV is a proportional electoral… ...
Ali Muhammad in Otaki election bout for Green Party (August 29, 2023) Ali Muhammad says he is proud to be a candidate for the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand, standing in the Otaki electorate. Mr Muhammad… ...
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… ...
Waikanae Community Fair a galloping success (August 21, 2023) Despite the weather on Sunday there was an impressive turnout for the Waikanae Community Fair hosted by the Kapiti Equestrian and Vaulting Centre. Centre manager… ...
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… ...
Tertiary Scholarship available for Horowhenua Student (August 16, 2023) A Horowhenua tertiary student will receive $1,000 towards study fees and a unique paid working experience as part of a Tertiary Scholarship being reintroduced at… ...
Deadline approaching for Chorus and Kapiti Coast art initiative (August 14, 2023) This is the final call for Kapiti Coast artists to showcase their artistic talents through Chorus’ CabinetArt programme.Chorus, in partnership with the Kapiti Coast District… ...
A Decade of Kapiti Aquatic Excellence (August 14, 2023) Celebrate 10 years of awesome aquatics this September   Kāpiti will be celebrating a decade of lengths, bombs, aquafit, saunas and more at Coastlands Aquatic Centre… ...