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.… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Kāpiti Expressway speed limit goes to 110 (November 11, 2024) Some people may remember the Government campaign in trying to reduce crashes and deaths on the roads that read Speed Kills – Slow Down. More… ...
Kapiti Community say on alcohol licensing getting easier (November 7, 2024) Recent changes to the alcohol laws have made it easier for communities to have a say on alcohol licence applications, and now people can sign… ...
Kapiti’s AndCo Group tops Consumer NZ Survey (October 28, 2024) Consumer NZ reveals the best and worst real estate agencies in 2024. Established in 1959, Consumer NZ is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to getting… ...
Kapiti Women’s Expo has 100+ Exhibitors (October 24, 2024) The Kapiti Women's Expo started 11 years ago as a way for a few local business women to not only display their goods and services… ...
Kapiti Cyber-sleuths to Outfox the crims (October 21, 2024) Are you spending more on coffee for your staff than on your cybersecurity budget? As it is Cyber Smart Week, Kapiti based award-winning cyber resilience… ...
Kapiti businesses get BNI boost (October 21, 2024) The recently held Kapiti-Horowhenua Business Awards highlighted the healthy state of many businesses in the district. Adding to that is the growing demand for businesses… ...
Peter Jackson Plumbing scoops Awards (October 15, 2024) And the results are in… The 2024 Electra Business & Innovation Award winners are… drum roll, please. Peter Jackson is world famous for winning awards....… ...
Amber Taylor CEO of ARA Journeys guest speaker at Electra BA5 (October 13, 2024) The Horowhenua Company Ltd (THCL) is the Economic Development Agency for Horowhenua THCL says they are delighted to be holding the October Electra BA5 at… ...
Kapiti welcomes new business – Burnsco (October 3, 2024) It is always good news to welcome new businesses setting up in Kapiti. The local economy is strong and there is plenty of optimism for… ...
Kāpiti Affordable Housing Trust established (October 1, 2024) Seven appointees have now been confirmed for a new independent trust tasked with providing more affordable housing options in the Kāpiti Coast District. District Mayor… ...
Levin Business Community Engages in Town Centre Transformation (September 30, 2024) The recent Business Information Session held in Levin contributed to the exciting transformation planning for the Levin Town Centre. The event brought together local business… ...
$3300 worth of Arborist/Tree work, giveaway (September 26, 2024) Kapiti arborist Luke Burns of Lukes TreeWalkers says last years offer of free work was so well received he is doing it again this year… ...
Levin Town Centre Transformation Session for Local Businesses (September 18, 2024) With the Horowhenua district experiencing rapid growth, exciting changes are proposed for the Levin Town Centre. Local businesses are invited to attend an information session… ...
