Kāpiti Coast news
Festival of Pots and Garden Art January 17, 2025 This Wellington Anniversary Weekend, let your creative spirit soar at the Festival of Pots and Garden Art, running from Thursday, January 16 to Monday, January… ...
Reikorangi Hall and Playground officially opened January 17, 2025 Reikorangi residents gathered on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the official opening of the Reikorangi Community Hall, and the new Playground at the Reikorangi Reserve. Reikorangi… ...
Great Kapiti Characters keep on keeping on January 14, 2025 By any reckoning two of Kapiti's greatest characters must be Kevin Jones and Warwick Halcrow - marketeers, business partners, and long time mates. The pair… ...
Otaki Projects underway January 13, 2025 Kāpiti Council projects in Ōtaki are kicking off for the new year, with work on the wastewater upgrade getting underway again. In January the crew… ...
Kapiti Rental Market bucks trend January 13, 2025 While Wellington City has seen a cooling of the rental market in recent times, Kapiti Coast rentals are still in high demand. Cindy Foote of… ...
Skull with Gunshot Wound Found on Kāpiti Coast – experts reveal likely victim January 13, 2025 A human skull discovered at Paraparaumu Beach in 2022 has been identified as possibly belonging to a young woman struck by a musket ball, with… ...
Tutus on Tour – Kapiti January 12, 2025 Kapiti will have three performances of the Royal New Zealand Ballet Tutus on Tour 2025. This continues RNZB's well-established and successful pattern of presenting classical… ...
The Cat in the Hat January 12, 2025 The Dr Seuss classic story The Cat in the Hat is hitting the stage at Southward Theatre. This is one of those shows for the… ...
Mr Fungus makes Kapiti debut January 12, 2025 World famous in Wellington, the iconic Mr Fungus brings his upbeat physical comedy show to KidzStuff, a season sure to bring delight to kids aged… ...
Phoenix Storm into Top Four with 3-0 Triumph January 11, 2025 The Wellington Phoenix Women’s team delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers in Sydney, propelling them into fourth place in the A-League standings.… ...
Waikanae Beach New Year Market January 11, 2025 The Waikanae Beach New Year Market returns on Sunday, 12 January, promising a vibrant celebration of local craftsmanship and creativity. The community event will be… ...
Kāpiti Youth Support – A call for community backing to strengthen the future of our youth January 9, 2025 By Sophie Handford Kāpiti Youth Support (KYS), a cornerstone of our community, continues to make a profound difference in the lives of young people across… ...
More Than 300,000 Submissions on Treaty Principles Bill – Sets Record January 9, 2025 The Treaty Principles Bill has drawn more than 300,000 submissions—believed to be the highest number ever recorded in New Zealand’s legislative process—prompting the Justice Committee… ...
Transports of delight at Kapiti Gallery January 6, 2025 Historical ships, planes and trains feature in the latest art exhibition in the Roderick and Gillian Deane Community Art Space at the Paraparaumu Library. Local… ...
Phoenix Women Back on Track January 5, 2025 Wellington Phoenix have reignited their A-League campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over Perth Glory at Porirua, pushing into playoff contention. The win elevates the… ...
Police appeal for information following anti-social road activity January 4, 2025 Police would like to speak to any witnesses following an anti-social road user event in Levin earlier this week. At around 3:15pm on Wednesday 1… ...
Tributes pour in for Dame Tariana Turia (January 3, 2025) Dame Tariana Turia served for many years as Te Tai Hauauru MP serving a huge area which included Horowhenua and the Kapiti Coast. Kapiti Mayor… ...
Police veteran killed in line of duty (January 1, 2025) New Zealand Police have issued the following statement after the tragic death of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. "It’s with the deepest sadness that we advise… ...
Superb Mulled Wine Concerts for 2025 (January 1, 2025) Kapiti has been fortunate to see many world renowned musicians as part of the Mulled Wine Concerts which is now into its fifteenth season of… ...
BIG DIG at Waitarere Beach (December 31, 2024) The BIG DIG at Waitarere Beach on Thursday promises to be the biggest yet. This annual event has been going for 41 years. The first… ...
Kāpiti and Mana Islands return to Ngāti Toa (December 31, 2024) Porirua-based iwi Ngāti Toa Rangatira has retaken ownership of Kāpiti and Mana Islands, 10 years after its Treaty of Waitangi settlement with the Crown. The… ...
Homes for Good underway in Kapiti (December 30, 2024) Homes for Good Trust is a new community housing, charitable trust that is gathering vital information, not available anywhere else in the public domain, about… ...
Man charged with attempted murder of Kapiti cyclist (December 28, 2024) A man is due in Porirua District Court today charged with attempted murder following an incident with a cyclist in Kāpiti. Police were called to… ...
Ben Jamison to Chair Kapiti Business Chamber (December 27, 2024) The Kāpiti Business Chamber has appointed Ben Jamison (Ngāti Raukawa) as their new chair. Chamber general manager Claire Mance says Ben brings a wealth of… ...
Kapiti Blooms for Garden Trail 2025 (December 26, 2024) Enjoy a relaxing summers' day out exploring 12 beautiful gardens on the stunning Kāpiti Coast. The 2025 Waikanae Lions Garden Trail line-up features a selection… ...
Sisters in Country Hit the Road to Kapiti Coast (December 26, 2024) Kapiti is welcoming Kiwi Country Music legend Jodi Vaughan and the Sisters in Country show in January at the Otaki RSA and Community Club. Vaughan,… ...
Kapiti photographer scoops award (December 26, 2024) Waikanae Beach photographer Roger Smith, was one of the winners in The Nature Conservancy’s 2024 Oceania Nature Photo Contest. Nearly 400 entries came from New… ...
Walking with Alpacas Offers Scenic Adventure on the Kapiti Coast (December 24, 2024) This festive season, Cantharis Alpacas invites locals and visitors to enjoy a unique guided walk with their friendly alpacas in the hills above Paraparaumu. Scheduled… ...
Missing 13-Year-Old Kāpiti Boy Found Safe and Home (December 23, 2024) A 13-year-old boy who was reported missing from his home on the Kāpiti Coast early this morning has been located safe and well. The boy… ...
Christmas Carrolls at Coastlands (December 20, 2024) Three generations of the Carroll family visited Santa at Coastlands during the week. The wee man seemed to be loving every minute of it with… ...
Driving optimism at Kapiti Business Chamber (December 18, 2024) Kapiti Business Chamber general manager Claire Mance says there is much to be optimistic about as we head into a new year. “2024 has been… ...
Christmas Remembrance in Kapiti (December 18, 2024) Andrew Malcolm says following on from the Christmas Remembrance Service there is still a chance to come and place a card on the tree in… ...
Taste Kāpiti Festival – Fine Beverages, Live Music and Summer Fun (December 18, 2024) Food and drink enthusiasts are in for a treat this summer with the Taste Kāpiti Festival, set to take place on Otaihanga Road in Paraparaumu.… ...
Reikorangi Community Hall reopens (December 17, 2024) The Reikorangi Hall is an historic building with a lot of stories to tell from its early days as a school to the newly renovated… ...
Arrest made after Otaki Ram Raids (December 17, 2024) A young person has been arrested and charged in relation to two recent ram raids, after Levin Police executed a search warrant at an Otaki… ...
Wellbeing for Kapiti (December 14, 2024) It’s a well known fact that people are living longer, but along with that comes a realisation that lifespan is not as important as healthspan.… ...
