Extra care on roads with heavy rain warning
MetService says the district will is in for heavy rainfall and anyone out and about driving after 8pm should take care. The watch was issued […]
Environment
The Unseen – Film Screening and Panel Discussion
The Unseen is a full-of-wonder film that is both educational and inspirational (See video trailer below). It is the hope of both the filmmakers Geoff and […]
Government cuts see hike in public transport fares
Fare changes are coming soon for passengers aged 24 and under, following the government’s decision to withdraw funding for age-based concessions. Adding to a cost-of-living […]
Police enquiries made into Ōtaki fire
Police say they are making enquiries following a bush fire in Ōtaki yesterday evening. Just before 5:20pm, Police were called to Marine Parade, near Rangiuru […]
Kapiti Coast search for Missing Diver
The search for a diver missing in the sea off Pātea has today been focused on the coastline between Peka Peka on the Kāpiti Coast […]
Council battery recycling trial extended to Ōtaki Library
The success of a recycling trial for household batteries at Paraparaumu Library has prompted Kāpiti Council to extend the trial to Ōtaki. Waste projects manager […]
Shared path over Waikanae River taking shape
This week contractors completed four of five crane lifts at the Waikanae Bridge on old State Highway 1. The clip-ons, made of lightweight composite materials, […]
High-risk toxic algae in Waikanae River at old State Highway 1
Red alert level warnings for toxic algae are in place for the Waikanae River at the old State Highway 1, Kāpiti. Toxic algae, or cyanobacteria, […]
Suspected avian botulism cases in Waimanu Lagoons
A number of dead waterfowl have been removed from Waimanu Lagoons, Waikanae. It’s suspected that avaian botulism, a disease that causes paralysis and death in birds and […]
Cops nail burnout hoons
Four people have had their vehicles seized by police after burnout incidents in the Ōtaki area. Each of the four had their vehicle impounded for […]