Otaki Projects underway
Kāpiti Council projects in Ōtaki are kicking off for the new year, with work on the wastewater upgrade getting underway again. In January the crew […]
Environment
Kāpiti and Mana Islands return to Ngāti Toa
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 […]
Kapiti photographer scoops award
Waikanae Beach photographer Roger Smith, was one of the winners in The Nature Conservancy’s 2024 Oceania Nature Photo Contest. Nearly 400 entries came from New […]
Walking with Alpacas Offers Scenic Adventure on the Kapiti Coast
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 […]
Council continues investigations into vehicle access – Waikawa Beach
Horowhenua District Council has committed to exploring all reasonably practicable options for the Waikawa Beach Accessway before further consultation with the community. Council acknowledged the […]
Outstanding legacy for Waikanae
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
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 […]
Kapiti Heritage fund recipients announced
Kāpiti Coast District Council is supporting nine projects with grants to help landowners restore or take care of significant ecological sites in the district. The […]
Tramper rescued from bush on Kapiti Coast
Police say an ill-prepared solo tramper has been rescued after spending a night in the bush on the Kāpiti Coast. At 11.30pm on Monday, Police […]
Otaki Carbon Forests – planting the future
Ōtaki Carbon Forests is celebrating its first year in operation by holding a public meeting as part of its Climate focussed series and reporting on […]