Waikanae River runs red in tests
27 April 2010 Dye tests being carried out in the river above and below the Waikanae Water Treatment Plant are another step along the path […]
Environment
Protecting Queen Elizabeth Parks sand dunes
A five-year-plan to protect sand dunes at Queen Elizabeth Park was presented at two community discussions in Paekākāariki this week.“I was encouraged by the community […]
Marco Grix – the Birdman of Kāpiti
Oxford University academic Marco Grix made friends quickly on a recent visit to Kāpiti Island, especially with the inquisitive Kaka. “I loved going to the […]
Transition Towns on display at Show
Transition Towns Kāpiti is a group of citizens concerned with preparing our community to have a more sustainable future by transitioning us from a fossil […]
Kāpiti Parks to get huge funding boost
The Kāpiti Coast District Council’s ability to purchase and hold land for parks and reserves and other strategic purposes will be greatly enhanced by a […]
Good work continued by Whareroa Guardians
Another busy month has passed. A good working bee produced lots of seeds, a further large area of the Dell cleared of gorse and more […]
Rampant Aussies invade Waikanae Estuary
Dangerous Australian imposters are causing problems at Waikanae Estuary. Posing as New Zealand natives, a bunch of Tasmanian troublemakers are squeezing out the locals, forcing […]
Gorse cleared by Whareroa Guardians
Another busy month has passed. A good working bee produced lots of seeds, a further large area of the Dell cleared of gorse and more […]
Tree Protection
Tree Vandalism has become a serious problem in parks and reserves. The Council has asked to help in identifying any persons responsible. Persons involved in […]