Kāpiti Coast news
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… ...
Love Grace Handbag Appeal in Kapiti February 14, 2025 Grace Millanes’ name is known in most households around New Zealand. In 2018, she was tragically taken whilst on a Tinder date when visiting Aotearoa… ...
MSD Opens New Doors in Kāpiti with Focus on Accessibility February 14, 2025 A new location for the Ministry of Social Development’s (MSD’s) Kāpiti Service Centre - closer to Paraparaumu’s public transport hub - will improve access and… ...
Waikanae East Emergency Response Practice February 14, 2025 A Community Emergency Hub is a place for the community to gather and coordinate efforts to help each other during and after a disaster. Renee… ...
Otaki Volunteer Fire Brigade boost numbers February 11, 2025 Congratulations to Donny who has been promoted from Senior Fire Fighter to Station Officer for the Otaki Volunteer Fire Brigade. “Otaki also two recruits return… ...
On the Green at Waikanae Bowling Club February 10, 2025 By Rob Burrows Women’s Handicap Singles The draw is up on the noticeboard in the lobby and on the website. This will be a knockout… ...
Kapiti celebrates Coffee & Cars at Southwards February 8, 2025 Coffee and Cars is back for the 2024/2025 Season, Sunday February 9 at Southward Car Museum will see a huge turnout with the weather expected… ...
Waikanae Scottish Country Dancing – all welcome February 7, 2025 Waikanae Scottish Country Dance Club is running beginners' classes on Friday 9, 16 and 23 February, 7.00pm to 8.00pm at the Kapakapanui School hall in… ...
Hearing Help at hand with Resonate and ACC February 6, 2025 New Zealand has a very proud history of hard workers. From forestry to fisheries, dairy farming to industrial manufacturing, and everything in between; we're as… ...
Kapiti hot mic one-liner draws apology February 4, 2025 Kāpiti Council’s chief executive Darren Edwards says he has expressed his sincerest apologies for the comments he made during the recent Council meeting held on… ...
Kāpiti Business Networking (February 4, 2025) The Kapiti Business Chamber network hosts 40+ events annually. These range from flagship events to local networking opportunities such as coffee connections to in-person workshops. Next week… ...
A Midsummer Night’s Dream for Kapiti (February 2, 2025) Four lovers embroiled in a quartet of folly, a badass Duke and Amazonian queen at loggerheads, a group of amateur thespians trying to escape an… ...
Otaki couple celebrate 70 years married (February 1, 2025) Otaki couple Alma and Arthur Ibbs have cut more wedding cakes than most people on the planet and they are still going strong after 70years.… ...
Free Surfing sessions at Otaki Beach (February 1, 2025) Te Paepae Ārahi is offering an exciting opportunity for Kapiti rangatahi aged 12-24 to experience free hauora (well-being) surf sessions this summer. (see poster below)… ...
Tatum Hosts Romantic Valentine’s Day Event with Live Acoustic Music (January 31, 2025) Love is in the air at Tatum this Valentine’s Day as the popular venue invites couples to a special evening of fine dining and live… ...
What is Kāpiti’s sweet spot for Business (January 29, 2025) Economic development expert, Chris Wilkinson is the guest speaker at the February Electra Business Breakfast in Kapiti. Mr Wilkinson will be offering essential insights and… ...
Earthquake Likely a 2014 Aftershock, Scientist Says (January 29, 2025) A powerful 5.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the lower North Island on Tuesday night was likely an aftershock of a 2014 quake in the same… ...
UPDATE: Strong earthquake 5.4 hits Eketahuna – jolts North Island (January 28, 2025) Geonet are now reporting the strong earthqauake felt at 11.26pm was centred 10km west of Eketahuna. They had earlier reported the strong earthquake was centred… ...
Reikorangi Country Fair a treat for all (January 27, 2025) When the weather is excellent (most of the time), there is great music, pet parades, pony rides, great food, gumboot throwing contests, and plenty of… ...
Two Guitars – Musical Journey to the Kapiti Coast (January 27, 2025) Combining theatre and live music, Two Guitars, the latest production from award-winning playwright Jamie McCaskill, wrestles with “Māoriness”, through comedy, song and outstanding showmanship. Following… ...
Regional Council retains AA+ Rating (January 25, 2025) International credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings has reconfirmed the Greater Wellington Regional council’s ‘AA+’ long-term credit ratings. Both the council and its holdings company… ...
Kāpiti Coast joins free tyre recycling scheme (January 24, 2025) Kāpiti Coast District Council has announced the transfer stations in Otaihanga and Ōtaki now accept end-of-life tyres, free of charge, for recycling and repurposing. Up… ...
Paraparaumu wastewater treatment plant working well (January 23, 2025) Kāpiti Coast District Council says the treated wastewater leaving the Paraparaumu Wastewater Treatment Plant is of high quality and there are plans in place to… ...
Reikorangi Country Fair (January 23, 2025) The annual Reikorangi Country Fair takes place on Sunday 26 January from 11am-2.30pm at the Reikorangi Reserve. Large crowds are expected on Sunday to enjoy… ...
New Tumuaki at Wānanga (January 21, 2025) Professor Meihana Durie as been appointed as the new tumuaki (chief executive) at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. Meihana takes over from Mereana Selby, effective from… ...
Tatum Homestead returned to former glory (January 21, 2025) Tatum has a well deserved reputation as a premier wedding venue, conference centre, dining experience and more … what is less well known is the… ...
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… ...
