Kāpiti Coast news
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.… ...
Kapiti Housing Trust to unlock affordable housing opportunities (December 13, 2024) Yesterday’s signing of the trust deed for the Affordable Housing Trust - Kāpiti Housing Solutions marks the next step in Kāpiti Coast’s journey to providing… ...
Freight Train Incident Blocks Otaihanga Crossing (December 12, 2024) A freight train has become disconnected near Otaihanga, causing its rear carriages to block the railway crossing. Authorities are urging people to avoid the area,… ...
A New Wave of Skate Park Art (December 11, 2024) If you were near the new skate park at Paraparaumu Beach late last week, you may have seen some breathtaking new artwork on the half-pipe,… ...
Kapiti award winner Mills-Albert redirects promo to Bellyful (December 11, 2024) Mills Albert, the civil contracting company based in Paraparaumu, has made headlines for its generous support of the charity Bellyful which provides free meals to… ...
Outstanding legacy for Waikanae (December 10, 2024) A 12 December gathering at Otaraua Park on the Kāpiti Coast marks the transition of the Waikanae Jobs for Nature project into an ongoing, iwi-run… ...
Christmas concert at Cedarwood (December 6, 2024) A great way to celebrate the early chrismas festivities is to join the fun at the annual Christmas @ Cedarwood 2024 which this year is… ...
Train vs Trailor at Waikanae Crossing (December 6, 2024) Story and photos by Jeff Simmonds Normally train vs car/trailor ends in tragedy and that was very nearly the case in Waikanae this afternoon when… ...
Kapiti arrest disrupts illegal firearms trade (December 3, 2024) A Kāpiti based Mongrel Mob prospect recently found with firearms and ammunition has been the catalyst for Police identifying new sources of firearms to the… ...
Kapiti’s Shed Creative Space Presents Extravaganza Show (December 2, 2024) Denis Wood from the Shed Project in Kapiti says The Shed Variety Extravaganza Show is a great way to celebrate another very busy year. “Our… ...
Kapiti options for future-focused water services (December 2, 2024) Kāpiti Coast District Council is exploring opportunities to retain three waters services (drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater) in-house or enter joint arrangements with councils to the north… ...
Kapiti church car crash charges laid (November 30, 2024) A 36 year old Kapiti man who has been held in custody following a car crash late September will be before the Porirua District Court… ...
Celebrating Success: Work Ready Kāpiti Annual Awards 2024 (November 28, 2024) Work Ready Kāpiti reflects on a successful year, recognising the remarkable achievements across its programmes. The Work Ready Kāpiti team is proud to announce the… ...
Kapiti Coast Christmas Parade and Festival (November 26, 2024) Kāpiti Coast District Council invites you to put Sunday 8 December on the calendar when the Christmas Parade and Festival will offer a day of… ...
