Kāpiti Coast news
Copperfield Collective launches Mother’s Day Letter Wall April 23, 2025 Paraparaumu Beach, Kāpiti Coast – As Mother’s Day approaches during a time when many families are feeling the pinch, local business Copperfield Collective is turning the… ...
The People We Love – premieres in Kapiti April 23, 2025 Locally directed movie The People We Love premieres at the Shoreline Cinema in Waikanae this week before a nationwide release in 26 cinemas throughout the… ...
Kapiti Mayor on ANZAC Day, Marines, and the wild weather April 22, 2025 A Column by Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow This week marks 110 years since the landing of New Zealand and Commonwealth forces at Gallipoli in modern-day… ...
Behind the Boards – Otaki Civic Theatre April 22, 2025 By Shelly Warwick Otaki’s beloved Civic Theatre is boarded up once again for an extended time for Earthquake strengthening work. The work is necessary for… ...
Waikanae Community Market – eggcellent April 21, 2025 The Easter Bunny made a special appearance at the Waikanae Community Market on Easter Saturday in superb weather that drew large crowds. Easter Bunny at… ...
Kāpiti Run for Youth – a great community win April 18, 2025 The Web Genius Kāpiti Run for Youth organisers say they are over the moon with the fundraising efforts of individuals, teams and business sponsors raising… ...
College Students ride high at Waikanae Park April 18, 2025 Horowhenua College students Makayla Fitzgerald, Ruby Knight, Magenta Van Dusschoton and Jorja Shaw from the Levin pony club won the 4 bar show jumping at… ...
World famous in Waikanae – Easter Market April 18, 2025 The weather forecast is for a fine morning on Easter Saturday and the Waikanae Easter Market looks set to host another great community event.- -… ...
Fatal crash following Ōtaki pursuit – Police respond to IPCA report April 17, 2025 Police acted appropriately during a pursuit in Ōtaki, where two people died in a crash after the pursuit was abandoned, was the finding of the… ...
Bede Laracy declares for Kapiti ward councillor position April 16, 2025 Popular Raumati Community Board Chair Bede Laracy says strong community support has led him to announce that he is standing for the Paekakariki-Raumati Ward councillor… ...
Kāpiti Coast District Anzac Day Services 2025 April 12, 2025 Lest we forget. Please join us on Friday 25 April and support our RSAs in remembering those New Zealand and Australian soldiers who bravely served… ...
Kapiti PUBLIC NOTICE April 11, 2025 LINDA SUSAN WADDELL We are seeking information on Linda Susan Waddell who was living in Waikanae in 2008. This information is required for purposes of… ...
Extra train and bus capacity for Hurricanes vs Crusaders game April 10, 2025 Metlink is making it easy for fans to travel to and from the upcoming Hurricanes vs Crusaders game on Friday 11 April, with extra capacity… ...
Kāpiti Coast District Council Boasts NZ’s Most Qualified Drinking Water Team April 10, 2025 The Kāpiti Coast District Council is now the proud home of the most highly qualified drinking water treatment team in the country after two team… ...
Kapiti gets Electronic Eftpos options for Poppy Day April 9, 2025 Poppy Day in Kapiti this month will make it easier for donors with no ready cash to use hand-held Eftpos machines carried by Paraparaumu Memorial… ...
Paekakariki Surf Lifeguards take on the World – and Medal April 8, 2025 By Cloe Willetts If mothering three children under six and working part-time in a senior management role wasn’t enough to keep Jordan McDowell on her… ...
Reserve named for Kapiti enviromental champion Leon Kiel (April 7, 2025) Gina Kiel and Rachel Kiel-Taylor at the opening of the Leon Kiel Reserve The small park opposite the dairy in Raumati South village, Poplar Avenue,… ...
Crypto Outbreak Spreads to Kapiti, Triggers Fresh Health Alert (April 6, 2025) A parasitic stomach bug outbreak is spreading across the Wellington region, with Health New Zealand urging whānau, schools, and early childhood centres to take urgent… ...
Top European Concert Pianist in Paekakariki (April 6, 2025) Kapiti classical music enthusiasts have been giving a warm reception to the Mulled Wine Concert series presented by Mary Gow. The series - which is… ...
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… ...
