Kāpiti Coast news
Kapiti writer says Take Back Your Health April 4, 2025 Take Back Your Health: reclaim your health and well-being without breaking the bank. That is the message in the latest book from Kapiti's Yossarian Fay.… ...
Kapiti Health Advisory Group want public feedback April 3, 2025 Kapiti Health Advisory Group spokesperson Ian Powell says access to health services in Kapiti is difficult and getting worse. He says the Kapiti Health Advisory… ...
Freedom Camping Bylaw proposed for Kāpiti Coast April 2, 2025 Freedom camping is growing in popularity among international and domestic visitors, and research shows freedom campers spend between $100 and $400 a day during their… ...
House ablaze in Paraparaumu April 2, 2025 A major housefire is underway in Paraparaumu. Police, Fire Service and other emergency services were called to the blaze at around 8.15pm with the house… ...
Kapiti lands Age Friendly Business Signs April 2, 2025 ‘Age Friendly Business’ signs beginning to appear outside Kapiti businesses indicate that thosebusinesses offer patrons a welcoming environment.Kapiti Grey Power, with the support of their… ...
Kapiti gets Casino April 1, 2025 In breaking news the government has just announced a new Casino is to be built on Kapiti Island. This comes hot on the heels of… ...
Kāpiti based KMR group to take over Interislander Ferry Route April 1, 2025 KMR - a Kāpiti based organisation with 40 years of running trains on the Kāpiti Coast is pleased to be announce that it has been… ...
Kapiti award winners to inspire at Electra Business Breakfast March 30, 2025 The April Electra Business Breafast at Southward Car Museum will feature Business of the Year winners Peter and Sonya Jackson of Peter Jackson Plumbing. The… ...
Our Lady of Kapiti School Gala March 28, 2025 On Saturday, 29th March 2025, the Our Lady of Kapiti School will be holding their much-anticipated School Gala, a joyful community event that brings together… ...
Māoriland Film Festival lights up Ōtaki with global indigenous stories March 27, 2025 From this Wednesday through Sunday, Ōtaki will once again become the beating heart of indigenous cinema as the Māoriland Film Festival returns with over 130… ...
CubaDupa Returns, set to Transform Pōneke Streets with Vibrant Festivities March 27, 2025 Autumn’s arrival won’t dim the excitement as CubaDupa returns to Wellington this weekend, turning Cuba Street and its surrounds into a buzzing hub of music,… ...
Becs Liua’ana Makes History as WRFU’s First Woman President March 27, 2025 Rebecca ‘Becs’ Liua’ana made history last night, becoming the first woman and first Pacific Islander to be appointed President of the Wellington Rugby Football Union… ...
Mills Albert Saints slay Giants on the road March 25, 2025 The Mills Albert Wellington Saints continued their strong start to the season with a hard-fought 94-86 win over the NBS Nelson Giants at the Trafalgar… ...
Kapiti Island features in Minecraft Movie March 25, 2025 Kapiti Island goes to the movies... (see video below) To celebrate the release of A Minecraft Movie, Tourism New Zealand, in collaboration with eleven mana… ...
Waikanae waive for parking infringements March 25, 2025 Kāpiti Coast District Council has paused issuing parking infringements on a section of Main Rd in Waikanae and will waive tickets issued to vehicles there… ...
South African Pantry hosts Kapiti BA5 March 24, 2025 In 2016, Theo and Cindy Marais took a bold leap, leaving behind their home in South Africa to start a new chapter in New Zealand.… ...
Kapiti Petanque Club – Sport for all ages (March 24, 2025) How many people imagine Petanque being a game for the older population? This could not be further from the truth. Kapiti Petanque Club president… ...
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… ...
