Māoriland Film Festival lights up Ōtaki with global indigenous stories March 27, 2025 From this Wednesday through Sunday, Ōtaki will once again become the beating heart of indigenous cinema as the Māoriland Film Festival returns with over 130… ...
CubaDupa Returns, set to Transform Pōneke Streets with Vibrant Festivities March 27, 2025 Autumn’s arrival won’t dim the excitement as CubaDupa returns to Wellington this weekend, turning Cuba Street and its surrounds into a buzzing hub of music,… ...
Young Kāpiti Artist Paints Music Icons March 21, 2025 By Cloe Willetts Ava Farrell’s parents have always told the young Waikanae artist she was born in the wrong era. As a primary schooler, she’d… ...
Finnegan Tui Returns March 16, 2025 New Zealand born Finnegan Tui (Bognuda) returns to the shores of Aotearoa for one intimate solo show at the RSC in Raumati South. Finnegan starting… ...
Kapiti troubadour Steve McDonald back for Southwards Gig March 16, 2025 Many who attended the memorial variety concert for Sir Jon Trimmer at Southwards in May last year were surprised and amazed with the performance of… ...
Contractor appointed to build Te Ara Whetū – Waikanae Library March 14, 2025 The new library for Waikanae got a step closer this week with the appointment of construction company Naylor Love, reports Kāpiti Coast District Council. Darren… ...
Calling all Kapiti creatives (March 5, 2025) Round 2 of the Creative Communities Scheme 2024/25 is open for applications until 5pm, Wednesday 26 March. Kāpiti Council has funds available for the twice-yearly… ...
Otaki Kite Fest soars to new heights (March 2, 2025) From humble beginnings in 2013 the Otaki Kite Festival has grown to become an iconic event, not just for Otaki but for the entire region.… ...
Pasifika Celebration Day set to shine in Horowhenua (February 27, 2025) Horowhenua is set to come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavours of the Pacific as Pasifika Celebration Day takes centre stage on Saturday 1… ...
Parihaka – Kapiti WEA lessons for us all with Nicola Easthope and Paora Trim (February 26, 2025) Paora and Nicola will talk about their experience in bringing the lessons from Parihaka to the Kāpiti College community. The Parihaka talk is part of… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Tutus on Tour – Kapiti (January 12, 2025) Kapiti will have three performances of the Royal New Zealand Ballet Tutus on Tour 2025. This continues RNZB's well-established and successful pattern of presenting classical… ...
Mr Fungus makes Kapiti debut (January 12, 2025) World famous in Wellington, the iconic Mr Fungus brings his upbeat physical comedy show to KidzStuff, a season sure to bring delight to kids aged… ...
Waikanae Beach New Year Market (January 11, 2025) The Waikanae Beach New Year Market returns on Sunday, 12 January, promising a vibrant celebration of local craftsmanship and creativity. The community event will be… ...
Birds, Art and Fun for Everyone (January 9, 2025) Get ready to spread your wings! 'Kororī, Kororā' – a vibrant and dynamic celebration of native birds in Aotearoa – has landed at the Māpuna… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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,… ...
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.… ...
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,… ...
