Kapiti Island features in Minecraft Movie March 25, 2025 Kapiti Island goes to the movies... (see video below) To celebrate the release of A Minecraft Movie, Tourism New Zealand, in collaboration with eleven mana… ...
South African Pantry hosts Kapiti BA5 March 24, 2025 In 2016, Theo and Cindy Marais took a bold leap, leaving behind their home in South Africa to start a new chapter in New Zealand.… ...
Liz Koh joins Kapiti Mayoral race March 15, 2025 Kapiti Coast Councillor Liz Koh has announced she will be seeking election as Mayor of Kapiti CoastDistrict Council in the 2025 election. Kapiti Mayoral candidate… ...
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… ...
Kapiti Council consults on the future of water services March 10, 2025 Kāpiti Coast residents are being asked for their views on one of the district’s biggest decisions in decades – who should manage the delivery of… ...
Kapiti Girl Up Group – Love Grace appeal March 7, 2025 Over the last three weeks the Paraparaumu College Girl Up group have collected handbags and products, and run a bake sale to raise money to… ...
Resilience boosting seismic sensors installed in Kāpiti civic properties March 5, 2025 New seismic sensors in 15 buildings owned by Kāpiti Coast District Council will bolster safety, preparedness, and rapid response in the event of an earthquake.… ...
Former Kapiti CE in Hot Water March 4, 2025 Commerce Commission Investigates Wellington Water Over Procurement Practices. The Commerce Commission has launched an investigation into Wellington Water following damning reports that exposed skyrocketing costs… ...
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.… ...Kapiti Celebrates International Women’s Day 2025 (March 2, 2025) The Kapiti Business Chamber's International Women's Day celebration is on Thursday, 6th March, where guests will enjoy a delicious two-course lunch, a glass of bubbles… ...
Kāpiti Coast mayor Janet Holborow seeks re-election (February 23, 2025) Janet Holborow, mayor of the Kāpiti Coast, is running for a second term in office, saying the council needs to keep the momentum going. A… ...
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 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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Kāpiti Youth Support – A call for community backing to strengthen the future of our youth (January 9, 2025) By Sophie Handford Kāpiti Youth Support (KYS), a cornerstone of our community, continues to make a profound difference in the lives of young people across… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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.… ...
