Kāpiti Coast news
Shoreline Cinema shows The Sheep Detectives June 4, 2026 Shoreline Cinema in Waikanae is showing the highly regarded murder mystery The Sheep Detectives. With an all-star cast the film follows George Hardy (Hugh Jackman),… ...
Kapiti Coast offers range of Dog exercise areas June 3, 2026 Got a pup who loves to run and play?There are heaps of places across the coast for your doggos to get out and explore – whether… ...
Kapiti Mayor says local voice must not be lost in council shake-up June 2, 2026 Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow says local decision-making must not be lost as the Government pushes councils to reshape how services are delivered. The Government… ...
ELECTRA Trust election closes 5 June June 2, 2026 Electra Trust has six Trustees, who are elected for a term of four years. Every second year, three Trustees must retire on a rotating basis… ...
Fatal crash in Waikanae June 1, 2026 A woman involved in a crash last week in Waikanae has died. On Thursday 28 May, around 12.40pm, Police were called to Ngaio Road after… ...
Bill drawn to recognise humanitarian and disaster relief service May 29, 2026 Ōtaki MP Tim Costley’s member’s bill, recently drawn from the ballot, would establish a new national medal recognising New Zealanders who serve in humanitarian and disaster… ...
Connecting Kāpiti youth with meaningful local jobs May 29, 2026 Kate Causer is one of 30 young people from across the Kāpiti Coast District enjoying new careers thanks to Council’s Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ)… ...
Sophie Handford says Budget 2026 Fails to Deliver for Kapiti Families May 28, 2026 Labour’s candidate for Kapiti, Sophie Handford, says Nicola Willis’ Budget 2026 has failed to deliver the support local families and communities need during the cost… ...
Building Te Ara Whetū: Sustainability in action May 27, 2026 The construction of the new Waikanae Library - Te Ara Whetu, is implementing industry-leading sustainability practices that place environmental responsibility at the heart of the project. … ...
For two weeks Toi MAHARA has a blank canvas to play with May 26, 2026 For the second year, Toi MAHARA’s main gallery space will be a ‘blank canvas’ offering a range of unique art, music and community events from… ...
Concerned Ratepayers Kapiti to host Public Meeting May 26, 2026 Concerned Ratepayers Kapiti is hosting a Public Meeting to openly discuss some of the most important issues facing the district, including council amalgamation, long-term financial… ...
Metlink passengers advised to plan ahead for King’s Birthday rail closures May 25, 2026 Metlink is urging passengers to plan ahead this King’s Birthday weekend, with buses replacing trains across the rail network while KiwiRail carries out planned infrastructure… ...
Kāpiti Airport debate keeps circling the runway May 25, 2026 Former Kapiti Councillor and social issues commentator Gwynn Compton has weighed in on the latest should we/shouldn’t we debate relating to Kapiti Airport. “As the… ...
Contactless payments restored on Metlink buses May 25, 2026 Metlink can confirm that contactless payment functionality (e-pay) has now been restored across its bus network following a recent software issue with Snapper equipment. A… ...
Toi MAHARA Quiz Night May 24, 2026 Make a team and join in for a fun quiz night and fundraiser for Toi MAHARA. Questions will be on all topics — no prior… ...
Books Aloud on Coast Access Radio May 23, 2026 Kapiti Coast Access Radio show Books Aloud is a show embracing local, national and international authors. In each episode hosts bring you an excerpt from… ...
Kāpiti Chorale presents: Bach Magnificat & Haydn Requiem (May 23, 2026) Kāpiti Chorale presents a programme centred on two major sacred choral works: Bach’s Magnificat and Michael Haydn’s Requiem, performed with chamber orchestra under the direction… ...
VOTE – Electra Trustees (May 22, 2026) Voting to elect THREE Trustees to the Electra Trust is underway. Electra is wholly owned by electricity consumers - including you. Have your say: vote for the… ...
Community Collaboration Celebrated at Ngā Manu (May 22, 2026) Ngā Manu Nature Reserve officially unveiled its new Visitor Centre mural recently, celebrating a community collaboration that brought together local rangatahi, mana whenua, artists, Council… ...
Lighting Up Waikanae for Winter (May 20, 2026) The Waikanae Business Association are bringing Mahara Place to life with a vibrant Winter Night Market. Bernie McKendry from the WBA Organiser Bernie McKendry says… ...
Kapiti Wellbeing Fair (May 19, 2026) The annual Kapiti Wellbeing Fair is on this Sunday with over 20 stallholders and free talks on wellness subjects. The Wellbeing Fair stats at 10am… ...
Combined Lions Clubs of Kapiti Annual Book Fair (May 18, 2026) Books, books, and more books... that is the offer on this Saturday (May 23) at the giant Combined Lions Clubs of Kapiti Book Fair. This… ...
UPDATE: Waikanae house fire (May 17, 2026) The house fire in Waikanae yesterday was bought under control by the superb local fire service. However the house is left in a parlous state… ...
Kapiti TechWeek – ideas, insight and connection (May 17, 2026) ThinkTech Kāpiti is the district’s flagship tech and innovation event – bringing together founders, business leaders, professionals, supporters and future talent for a day of ideas,… ...
Rotary Collection for Kapiti Community Foodbank (May 17, 2026) The Kapiti Rotarians will be out in force on Saturday May 23 to help out with the Kapiti Community Foodbank's Annual Collection Day. The annual… ...
Kapiti initiative levo shortlisted for The Post Gold Awards (May 16, 2026) Kāpiti Youth Support (KYS), has been named a finalist in the 2026 The Post Gold Awards for levo, an outcomes measurement model they designed and… ...
New Exhibition for Tote Modern Gallery (May 14, 2026) ART EXHIBITION Ceramics + painting brings together two superb artists in an intriguing presentation of contemporary ceramics and arresting abstract paintings at the Tote Modern Gallery… ...
Innovative Coastal Protection at Raumati Beach (May 11, 2026) A technically challenging coastal protection project currently underway at Raumati Beach is drawing attention for both its engineering complexity and the innovative solution being used… ...
Kāpiti – A Portrait Through Food and Drink (May 11, 2026) Kāpiti – A Portrait Through Food and Drink is less a conventional cookbook and more a love letter to the Kāpiti Coast told through recipes,… ...
Ask Margot – on Coast Access Radio (May 8, 2026) Margôt de Cotesworth is passionate about enabling people to step into their own power to create the life they choose rather than the one they… ...
Kāpiti explores options under local government reform (May 7, 2026) Kāpiti Coast District Council is considering its options following the Government’s decision to fast-track plans to simplify local government. Ministers on Tuesday gave councils an ultimatum:… ...
Kapiti Run for Youth raises record amount (May 4, 2026) This year’s Web Genius Kāpiti Run for Youth fundraising efforts of individuals, teams and business sponsors raised a record breaking $32,000. Richard Calkin, the Founder… ...
Community feedback sought on plan to reduce emissions on the Kāpiti Coast (May 4, 2026) Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking feedback on its draft Emissions Reduction Plan that aims to cut the district's greenhouse gas emissions as part of Council's goal of a ‘net… ...
Councils pay tribute to Adrienne Staples after sudden passing (May 2, 2026) Greater Wellington Regional Council are mourning the recent sudden death of councillor Adrienne Staples, a former four-term mayor and current deputy chair of the regional… ...
Greater Wellington backs increased rail use during fuel supply crisis (April 30, 2026) Greater Wellington strongly supports the Minister for Rail’s call for increased use of rail to move freight during the current fuel supply crisis, particularly for… ...
Kapiti sets up Economic Development Trust (April 26, 2026) Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow says the recent signing of the Kāpiti NZ Trust deed was a significant milestone for Kāpiti Coast’s new operating model for… ...