Māoriland Film Festival lights up Ōtaki with global indigenous stories
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 […]
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CubaDupa Returns, set to Transform Pōneke Streets with Vibrant Festivities
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
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
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
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
The new library for Waikanae got a step closer this week with the appointment of construction company Naylor Love, reports Kāpiti Coast District Council. “Naylor […]
Calling all Kapiti creatives
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
From humble beginnings in 2013 the Ōtaki Kite Festival has grown to become an iconic event, not just for Ōtaki but for the entire region. […]
Pasifika Celebration Day set to shine in Horowhenua
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
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 […]