Sunday, 8 November 2026
Tim Costley wins Kapiti seat for National November 8, 2026 Waikanae's Tim Costley has withheld a challenge from newcomer Sophie Handford (Labour) in a hotly contested race for the new electorate of Kapiti which runs… ...
Kapiti’s Young Entrepreneurs get festive at The Kids Christmas Market November 7, 2026 Young entrepreneurs will be bringing festive cheer to Ōtaki on Sunday 6 December, with The Kids Christmas Market offering a unique opportunity to shop local… ...
Waikanae Downs takes safety to heart November 7, 2026 The Waikanae Downs community recently celebrated the installation of a defibrillator which can be a lifesaver in rural communities. Cardiac arrest gives no warning and… ...
Essential maintenace work starts on Transmission Gully November 7, 2026 Kapiti drivers (and the rest of the world) who usually head south on Transmission Gully should consider using State Highway 59, particularly in peak times,… ...
Leader walkabout in Kapiti November 5, 2026 Labour leader Chris Hipkins and local candidate Sophie Handford made the most of great weather in their Kapiti walkabout on Wednesday which included visiting local… ...
Gambling and psychoactive substances policies retained for Kāpiti November 4, 2026 Following its three-yearly review, Kāpiti Coast District Council has voted to keep its Class 4 Gambling and TAB Venue Policy and Local Approved Products Policy.… ...
Have a hmmm before you light the fuse November 3, 2026 With Guy Fawkes on Thursday (5 November), ACC is encouraging New Zealanders to take a moment to "Have a hmmm" before lighting fireworks, after more… ...
2026 AGM Notice – Friends of Queen Elizabeth Regional Park (Kapiti) Trust November 3, 2026 The Friends of Queen Elizabeth Regional Park (Kapiti) Trust 2026 Annual General Meeting, is to be held 4:30 pm on Monday, 16 November, at the… ...
Have your say on Kāpiti draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy November 2, 2026 Have your say on our draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting the community to help shape the future of health… ...
Hurricanes all set for new season November 2, 2026 The Hurricanes have confirmed the club’s men’s squad for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season. Featuring 28 players who were part of the title-winning 2026… ...
Sun to Shine on Kāpiti Art Trail October 30, 2026 The superb Kāpiti Art Trail - part two - this weekend looks set to happen under perfect late spring weather. Last weekend (including Labour Day)… ...
Kāpiti Council unites to protect Kārewarewa urupā October 27, 2026 Kāpiti Coast District Council has unanimously voted to adopt Plan Change 3 to restore recognition of Kārewarewa urupā in Waikanae as wāhi tapu in the… ...
Kāpiti Chorale and Capital Choir present Mozart’s Requiem October 27, 2026 Kāpiti Chorale and Capital Choir will perform Mozart’s Requiem with orchestra and four soloists this November and December, presenting the completion by English composer and… ...
Recognising dedicated Ambulance control rooms October 27, 2026 Every ambulance response starts with skilled people making decisions behind the scenes. This International Control Room Week, Hato Hone St John is recognising its dedicated teams that… ...
Waikanae Christmas Market October 26, 2026 With Christmas just over Eight (yikes) weeks away, community markets are gearing up to celebrate in style. The very popular Waikanae Christmas Market will be… ...
Election candidates hold hands around Kapiti Airport October 22, 2026 It is rare that political opponents agree on an issue, particularly in the shadows of a looming election, however saving Kapiti Airport has achieved that… ...
V8 Utes to hit top gear at Manfield (October 19, 2026) The V8 Utes will be making their mark at Manawatu Car Club’s blockbuster event ‘OctoberFAST’ at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon October 23-25. They’ll join a… ...
Courage under fire on the Kāpiti Coast (October 19, 2026) Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht, adapted by Lee Hall was staged by the Maven Theatre Company at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti. The… ...
Combined Lions Clubs of Kāpiti Book Fair is back (October 16, 2026) Books, books, and more books… that is the offer on this weekend (17th-18th Oct) at the giant Combined Lions Clubs of Kāpiti Book Fair. This… ...
Man arrested after crashing at speed on Kāpiti Expressway (October 15, 2026) A man is due to appear in court on serious driving charges following an incident on State Highway 1, Waikanae last night. Just before 8:25pm… ...
Business Boost Kāpiti Launches to Strengthen Local Business Support (October 13, 2026) Kapiti Business Chamber chair - Ben Jamison The Kāpiti Business Chamber and the Kāpiti Economic Development Agency (KEDA) have announced the launch of Business Boost… ...
Pink Ribbon Street Appeal this week (October 12, 2026) Look out for the pink buckets: Pink Ribbon Street Appeal in Wellington this week A few dollars dropped into a pink bucket in the region… ...
Taking a closer look at political Dirty Work (October 11, 2026) A book review by Pania Tahau-Hodges of Dirty Work: The Taxpayers' Union and New Zealand's Hard Right written by Nicky Hager and published by Potton… ...
Are you on the right ACC option (October 11, 2026) Kapiti based Kindred Accounting director Lisa-Jean Foote says running a business means wearing a lot of hats, and one that is easy to overlook is… ...
Kapiti Rotary Trailer Raffle to help local youth (October 8, 2026) The Rotary Club of Kāpiti spend months every year filling up their trailer raffle with goodies and treats for all – from a TV to… ...
WOW for Kapiti – a look behind the scenes (October 7, 2026) Visit Kapiti are partnering with World of WearableArt® (WOW) to present an exclusive behind the scenes event at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti on Friday, 30… ...
Celebrating Electra Business & Innovation Award Winners (October 5, 2026) A vibrant evening of achievement and celebration took place as the region’s greatest innovators came together for the annual Electra Business & Innovation Awards, organised… ...
Coppers nab copper thieves in Kāpiti (October 5, 2026) Three people have been charged this morning following attempts to steal copper cabling. Police were first made aware of the incident at a development site… ...
Elections 2026 – Kāpiti Coast Grey Power – ‘Meet the Candidates’ (October 4, 2026) Kāpiti Coast Grey Power’s successful ‘Meet the Candidates’ meetings are back for the 2026 General Election. Find your local venue below and mark the date… ...
Electrify Kapiti Expo 2026 (October 1, 2026) Electrify Kapiti Expo poses the question - What if you could slash thousands off your annual power, gas and petrol bills — and help the… ...
Kāpiti composer Michelle Scullion returns to the stage (October 1, 2026) Kāpiti composer and multi-instrumentalist Michelle Scullion will make a much-anticipated return to live performance on Saturday 17 October, after a serious accident forced her to… ...
Mayors challenge Government over regional reform delay (September 27, 2026) The government intention to amalgamate councils has had one level of success - there now seems almost universal agreement among councils that the government has… ...
Tornado smashes car windows – Kapiti Coast (September 27, 2026) A woman was cut by flying glass when an apparent tornado smashed through her car's rear window, sending stones and debris hurtling across a Kapiti… ...
New Road User Law marks new era for Vulnerable (September 27, 2026) The New Zealand Vulnerable Road User Charitable Trust has welcomed the introduction of New Zealand's new mandatory minimum passing-distance law, describing it as a significant… ...
Fatal crash – SH 57, Levin (September 25, 2026) Police have confirmed a person has died following yesterday’s crash on State Highway 57 yesterday, at Levin. "The collision, involving a truck and car, was… ...
Public meeting on Housing Intensification (September 24, 2026) Housing intensification on the Kapiti Coast, and particularly in Waikanae, has been a hot topic for the last few years and will again be the… ...