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Kapiti Culture, not tha Clout – Graffiti Artists November 5, 2024 Currently exhibiting at the Roderick and Gillian Deane Art Space in Paraparaumu is: Culture, not tha Clout – Graffiti Artists. The exhibition is celebrating creativity… ...
Police name homicide victim October 31, 2024 Police are continuing enquiries into the death of a man at Muaūpoko Park, Lake Horowhenua. A homicide investigation was launched after the man was located… ...
Kapiti’s AndCo Group tops Consumer NZ Survey October 28, 2024 Consumer NZ reveals the best and worst real estate agencies in 2024. Established in 1959, Consumer NZ is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to getting… ...
Driver jailed – cell phone use caused fatal crash October 26, 2024 A truck driver who spent more than a third of her driving time using her phone in the two hours before she caused a fatal… ...
Kapiti Women’s Expo has 100+ Exhibitors October 24, 2024 The Kapiti Women's Expo started 11 years ago as a way for a few local business women to not only display their goods and services… ...
Otaki Carbon Forests – planting the future October 22, 2024 Ōtaki Carbon Forests is celebrating its first year in operation by holding a public meeting as part of its Climate focussed series and reporting on… ...
Kapiti Cyber-sleuths to Outfox the crims October 21, 2024 Are you spending more on coffee for your staff than on your cybersecurity budget? As it is Cyber Smart Week, Kapiti based award-winning cyber resilience… ...
Kapiti businesses get BNI boost October 21, 2024 The recently held Kapiti-Horowhenua Business Awards highlighted the healthy state of many businesses in the district. Adding to that is the growing demand for businesses… ...
Steam Locomotive Ja1271 passing through October 20, 2024 RIVER CITY EXPRESS: Steam Locomotive Ja1271 passed through Kapiti and Horowhenua this morning on its way to the beautiful river side town of Whanganui. This… ...
Kenakena School Festival of Fun October 20, 2024 The well celebrated Kenakena School Festival of Fun is back by popular demand with this year's festival being held at Kenakena School on Saturday 9… ...

Kapiti Volunteers in the Pink October 20, 2024 Kapiti residents will have noticed over the last couple of days the volunteers in pink helping out to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation.… ...
Police urge drivers to take care, after a shocking day on the roads October 17, 2024 Police say the deaths of four people yesterday are a chilling reminder of what can go wrong on our roads. Two drivers died following a… ...
Jess Deacon brings Jazz Festival to Kapiti October 15, 2024 Popular Kapiti singer Jess Deacon is performing her acclaimed show - Things Left Unsaid at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, Coastlands Theatre this Friday 18 October… ...

Peter Jackson Plumbing scoops Awards October 15, 2024 And the results are in… The 2024 Electra Business & Innovation Award winners are… drum roll, please. Peter Jackson is world famous for winning awards....… ...
Amber Taylor CEO of ARA Journeys guest speaker at Electra BA5 October 13, 2024 The Horowhenua Company Ltd (THCL) is the Economic Development Agency for Horowhenua THCL says they are delighted to be holding the October Electra BA5 at… ...
Judge names Kapiti woman accused of murder October 12, 2024 A Judge has ordered the name release of the Kapiti woman charged with the murder of her 79 year old mother Helen Gregory in Khandallah… ...

Paraparaumu Power outage restored (October 10, 2024) Approximately 1650 homes were affected tonight by a major power outage in Paraparaumu. A fault in Domain transformer appears to be outcome of a car… ...
Kapiti Water – In at the deep end (October 8, 2024) Kāpiti Mayor Janet Holborow says  whether we like it or not the future of water service delivery is going to change, with a stronger focus… ...
Last chance to vote in Fish & Game elections (October 8, 2024) Licensed game-bird hunters and anglers have just days to vote in the Fish & Game elections. New Zealand’s 12 regional Fish & Game Councils are… ...
Strong earthquake felt – Kapiti to Wellington (October 6, 2024) Official updates: From GNS Science (GeoNet) · Last updated 3 mins ago A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred 30 km west of Wellington, New Zealand at Sun Oct 6… ...
Kapiti Half – big crowds expected (October 5, 2024) Kāpiti Half Marathon 2024 is presented by a partnership between Howard&Co and Voyle&Co. Kāpiti Half Marathon is back for its highly anticipated 2024 edition, set… ...
Clay Expressions Exhibition – Kapiti Arts & Crafts (October 4, 2024) The Kilns, Big Bertha and Little Olga, have been busy in the last months with work for the Clay Expressions exhibition and sale at the… ...
Kapiti welcomes new business – Burnsco (October 3, 2024) It is always good news to welcome new businesses setting up in Kapiti. The local economy is strong and there is plenty of optimism for… ...
Kāpiti Affordable Housing Trust established (October 1, 2024) Seven appointees have now been confirmed for a new independent trust tasked with providing more affordable housing options in the Kāpiti Coast District. District Mayor… ...
Three drivers face court after driving in excess of 150km/h (September 30, 2024) Kapiti and Horowhenua have seen a spate of high speed incidents recently (see video below), some of which ended in serious crashes. Wellington Police are… ...
Ghost Trio Concert in Waikanae (September 29, 2024) The Waikanae Music Society will close its 2024 concert season on Sunday 13 October with a concert by the Wellington-based Ghost Trio. This accomplished ensemble… ...
$3300 worth of Arborist/Tree work, giveaway (September 26, 2024) Kapiti arborist Luke Burns of Lukes TreeWalkers says last years offer of free work was so well received he is doing it again this year… ...
Kapiti gets a laugh with Comedy on the Coast (September 22, 2024) Another massive night of stand up comedy from 6 of the best mirth makers is returning to the Kapiti Playhouse. Comedy is a growing entertainment… ...
Broadway favourites for Kapiti Chorale (September 22, 2024) 🎶 Join Kāpiti Chorale for Session 3! 🎶 Kapiti Chorale is kicking off their new season on Monday, 23rd September, and they would love for… ...
A tough day at Paraparaumu Beach – Car park full again (September 22, 2024) It wasn't the best day today for the Kapiti Island ferry tractor and trailer 😢 Below a few comments... UPDATE: well it looks like the… ...
Car flips and crashes in to Kapiti Church carpark (September 22, 2024) A car flipped, rolled and ended on its roof in the car park of the Coast Community Church in Hinemoa St, Paraparaumu. The incident happened… ...
Man arrested after dangerous driving through Waikanae (September 20, 2024) A man has been taken into custody after a vehicle was seen being driven erratically in Waikanae around 11am this morning. The vehicle collided into… ...
Kapiti hosts The Romance of Europe (September 18, 2024) Ten Tenors star Cameron Barclay is one of the headliners in Operatunity’s upcoming concert tour The Romance of Europe which will be performed at Southward Theatre on… ...
Kāpiti is helping older people use technology (September 17, 2024) Technology is needed in most aspects of our lives now.  So the Kāpiti Council and our community are getting behind older adults with free help… ...
Kapiti riders mount up for safe road use (September 16, 2024) TE HORO Vulnerable Road User Pass Wide and Slow New Zealand Awareness ride was a huge success yesterday. Tina and the team were out spreading… ...
Busy Petanque season ahead for Kapiti (September 12, 2024) Things are hotting up in the Petanque world. It is the start of a very busy season for tournaments. This weekend the Wellington Regional Singles… ...