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… ...
Tatum Homestead returned to former glory January 21, 2025 Tatum has a well deserved reputation as a premier wedding venue, conference centre, dining experience and more … what is less well known is the… ...
Festival of Pots and Garden Art January 17, 2025 This Wellington Anniversary Weekend, let your creative spirit soar at the Festival of Pots and Garden Art, running from Thursday, January 16 to Monday, January… ...
Reikorangi Hall and Playground officially opened January 17, 2025 Reikorangi residents gathered on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the official opening of the Reikorangi Community Hall, and the new Playground at the Reikorangi Reserve. Reikorangi… ...
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… ...
Otaki Projects underway January 13, 2025 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… ...
Kapiti Rental Market bucks trend January 13, 2025 While Wellington City has seen a cooling of the rental market in recent times, Kapiti Coast rentals are still in high demand. Cindy Foote of… ...
Skull with Gunshot Wound Found on Kāpiti Coast – experts reveal likely victim January 13, 2025 A human skull discovered at Paraparaumu Beach in 2022 has been identified as possibly belonging to a young woman struck by a musket ball, with… ...
The Cat in the Hat January 12, 2025 The Dr Seuss classic story The Cat in the Hat is hitting the stage at Southward Theatre. This is one of those shows for the… ...Mr Fungus makes Kapiti debut (January 12, 2025) World famous in Wellington, the iconic Mr Fungus brings his upbeat physical comedy show to KidzStuff, a season sure to bring delight to kids aged… ...
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… ...
Extra Public Transport for Phoenix Game this Saturday (January 9, 2025) Metlink will provide additional capacity for bus services replacing trains during the Wellington Phoenix vs Adelaide United match on Saturday, 11 January. Trains will be… ...
More Than 300,000 Submissions on Treaty Principles Bill – Sets Record (January 9, 2025) The Treaty Principles Bill has drawn more than 300,000 submissions—believed to be the highest number ever recorded in New Zealand’s legislative process—prompting the Justice Committee… ...
Transports of delight at Kapiti Gallery (January 6, 2025) Historical ships, planes and trains feature in the latest art exhibition in the Roderick and Gillian Deane Community Art Space at the Paraparaumu Library. Local… ...
Phoenix Women Back on Track (January 5, 2025) Wellington Phoenix have reignited their A-League campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over Perth Glory at Porirua, pushing into playoff contention. The win elevates the… ...
Tributes pour in for Dame Tariana Turia (January 3, 2025) Dame Tariana Turia served for many years as Te Tai Hauauru MP serving a huge area which included Horowhenua and the Kapiti Coast. Kapiti Mayor… ...
Police veteran killed in line of duty (January 1, 2025) New Zealand Police have issued the following statement after the tragic death of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. "It’s with the deepest sadness that we advise… ...
Superb Mulled Wine Concerts for 2025 (January 1, 2025) Kapiti has been fortunate to see many world renowned musicians as part of the Mulled Wine Concerts which is now into its fifteenth season of… ...
BIG DIG at Waitarere Beach (December 31, 2024) The BIG DIG at Waitarere Beach on Thursday promises to be the biggest yet. This annual event has been going for 41 years. The first… ...
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… ...
Homes for Good underway in Kapiti (December 30, 2024) Homes for Good Trust is a new community housing, charitable trust that is gathering vital information, not available anywhere else in the public domain, about… ...
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… ...
MISSING CHILD, Bowie 8 years old. (December 27, 2024) My daughter was taken suddenly from our property in Puketaha tonight Thursday 26 Dec 2024 by my ex-partner and her biological father. She has been… ...
Kapiti Blooms for Garden Trail 2025 (December 26, 2024) Enjoy a relaxing summers' day out exploring 12 beautiful gardens on the stunning Kāpiti Coast. The 2025 Waikanae Lions Garden Trail line-up features a selection… ...
Kapiti photographer scoops award (December 26, 2024) 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 (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… ...
Missing 13-Year-Old Kāpiti Boy Found Safe and Home (December 23, 2024) A 13-year-old boy who was reported missing from his home on the Kāpiti Coast early this morning has been located safe and well. The boy… ...
Concerns Grow for Missing 13-Year-Old Boy from Kāpiti Coast (December 23, 2024) Police are seeking public assistance to locate Jazz, a 13-year-old boy reported missing from his Paraparaumu home on the Kāpiti Coast. He was last seen… ...
Christmas Carrolls at Coastlands (December 20, 2024) Three generations of the Carroll family visited Santa at Coastlands during the week. The wee man seemed to be loving every minute of it with… ...
