Kāpiti Coast news
Young Kāpiti Artist Paints Music Icons March 21, 2025 By Cloe Willetts Ava Farrell’s parents have always told the young Waikanae artist she was born in the wrong era. As a primary schooler, she’d… ...
‘Aunty Gabe’ Rikihana gone at 98 March 20, 2025 By Mishy Rikihana-Vieira Ōtaki lost one of its most remarkable citizens when Gabrielle Rikihana died peacefully aged 98 at her Waikanae home on March 2.… ...
Finnegan Tui Returns March 16, 2025 New Zealand born Finnegan Tui (Bognuda) returns to the shores of Aotearoa for one intimate solo show at the RSC in Raumati South. Finnegan starting… ...
Kapiti troubadour Steve McDonald back for Southwards Gig March 16, 2025 Many who attended the memorial variety concert for Sir Jon Trimmer at Southwards in May last year were surprised and amazed with the performance of… ...
Liz Koh joins Kapiti Mayoral race March 15, 2025 Kapiti Coast Councillor Liz Koh has announced she will be seeking election as Mayor of Kapiti CoastDistrict Council in the 2025 election. Kapiti Mayoral candidate… ...
Kapiti Health Group demand change – three Wellington region patients die waiting for treatment March 15, 2025 The Kapiti Health Advisory Group (KHAG) have organised a series of public meetings to drive up interest in a Polyclinic for the Kapiti Coast as… ...
Contractor appointed to build Te Ara Whetū – Waikanae Library March 14, 2025 The new library for Waikanae got a step closer this week with the appointment of construction company Naylor Love, reports Kāpiti Coast District Council. Darren… ...
Gear Jammers All Fired Up for Kapiti Classic Car Show March 12, 2025 This weekend sees the spectacular display of cars on the Kāpiti Coast with the All Fired Up Classic Car Show at Kāpiti Primary School. Open… ...
Kapiti Mayoral Musings March 12, 2025 Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow reflects on the week that was... Last week was an important one for Council as we approved our consultation about our… ...
Kapiti Council consults on the future of water services March 10, 2025 Kāpiti Coast residents are being asked for their views on one of the district’s biggest decisions in decades – who should manage the delivery of… ...
Kapiti Girl Up Group – Love Grace appeal March 7, 2025 Over the last three weeks the Paraparaumu College Girl Up group have collected handbags and products, and run a bake sale to raise money to… ...
Kapiti’s Nga Manu gets Rotary boost March 6, 2025 Waikanae Rotary spokesman Steve Botica says Rotary is extremely grateful to the Community Board for providing a grant of $500 to assist covering the costs… ...
Kapiti health issues a symptom of central chops March 5, 2025 The Kapiti Health Advisory Group (KHAG) addressed the Waikanae Community Board last night with a strategy to improve health facilities here on the Kapiti Coast.… ...
Calling all Kapiti creatives March 5, 2025 Round 2 of the Creative Communities Scheme 2024/25 is open for applications until 5pm, Wednesday 26 March. Kāpiti Council has funds available for the twice-yearly… ...
Resilience boosting seismic sensors installed in Kāpiti civic properties March 5, 2025 New seismic sensors in 15 buildings owned by Kāpiti Coast District Council will bolster safety, preparedness, and rapid response in the event of an earthquake.… ...
Former Kapiti CE in Hot Water March 4, 2025 Commerce Commission Investigates Wellington Water Over Procurement Practices. The Commerce Commission has launched an investigation into Wellington Water following damning reports that exposed skyrocketing costs… ...
Otaki Kite Fest soars to new heights (March 2, 2025) From humble beginnings in 2013 the Otaki Kite Festival has grown to become an iconic event, not just for Otaki but for the entire region.… ...
Kapiti Celebrates International Women’s Day 2025 (March 2, 2025) The Kapiti Business Chamber's International Women's Day celebration is on Thursday, 6th March, where guests will enjoy a delicious two-course lunch, a glass of bubbles… ...
‘Idiots with Cars’ – MP slams Kapiti burnouts (March 1, 2025) A video (below) shows burnouts in Waikanae. Otaki MP Tim Costley says he is pleased Police are seriously investigating a large gathering of drivers involved… ...
Metlink provide extra public transport for Hurricanes vs Blues (February 27, 2025) Extra capacity on Metlink train services and larger buses will be running for the upcoming Hurricanes vs Blues game on Saturday March 1, to reduce… ...
Pasifika Celebration Day set to shine in Horowhenua (February 27, 2025) Horowhenua is set to come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavours of the Pacific as Pasifika Celebration Day takes centre stage on Saturday 1… ...
Parihaka – Kapiti WEA lessons for us all with Nicola Easthope and Paora Trim (February 26, 2025) Paora and Nicola will talk about their experience in bringing the lessons from Parihaka to the Kāpiti College community. The Parihaka talk is part of… ...
Police investigate arson at Paraparaumu Beach (February 25, 2025) A car was set alight at Paraparaumu Beach in the early hours of Sunday morning at Paraparaumu Beach. Police are investigating what looks to be… ...
Kāpiti Coast mayor Janet Holborow seeks re-election (February 23, 2025) Janet Holborow, mayor of the Kāpiti Coast, is running for a second term in office, saying the council needs to keep the momentum going. A… ...
Rob the Builder – guest speaker at Otaki Rotunda AGM (February 23, 2025) Rob the Builder is the guest speaker at this year's Friends of the Ōtaki Rotunda Annual General Meeting. Heritage Builder Rob Tilbrook will be making… ...
John King Masters Pool – defending champions start well in Waikanae (February 22, 2025) Another top quality field has turned up for the prestigious John King Memorial Masters Pairs Pool tournament being played over the weekend at the Waikanae… ...
UPDATE: Police seek information after deceased man found (February 21, 2025) Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Wilson says Police investigating the death of a man found deceased on Hokio Beach yesterday morning are asking for anyone… ...
Body found at Hokio Beach (February 21, 2025) A male’s body has been found on the beach in a small settlement near Levin. A police media spokesperson said the body was discovered on… ...
All aboard for Kapiti Express Model Train Show (February 21, 2025) The Kapiti Express Model Train Show 22 - 23 February is coming to the Memorial Hall in Waikanae Show times are 10 - 5pm Saturday… ...
Wage Theft Bill proceeds to Third Reading (February 19, 2025) Richard Wagstaff, NZCTU President The Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill passing committee stage in the House is a win for workers, said NZCTU Te… ...
Kapiti student’s artwork has broad appeal (February 19, 2025) A Kapiti secondary student who only started painting two years ago, has been chosen by visitors toToi MAHARA Young Artists Exhibition as the winner of… ...
Pams-branded chicken nuggets recalled after possible presence of blue rubber (February 18, 2025) Several local supermarkets say a brand of chicken nuggets is being urgently recalled after fears they may contain small pieces of blue rubber. Foodstuffs Own… ...
Kapiti Mayoral Musings (February 18, 2025) Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow reflects on the week that was... "The start of the year has already seen some major milestones with community projects across… ...
Kapiti Playhouse makes Nunsense (February 17, 2025) 'Nunsense' follows the crazy antics of five nuns from the Little Sisters of Hoboken convent. When their cook accidentally serves up some tainted soup, 52… ...
Kapiti – Revive and Thrive with Ron Tustin (February 14, 2025) Ron Tustin has had a career in public health working to prevent a range of health issues such as cancer and heart disease. For the… ...
Celebrating Kapiti Summer with Movies in the Park (February 14, 2025) Movies in the Park is back. A superb way to see out a beautiful Kāpiti summer can be had by turning up to Movies in… ...
