All aboard for Kapiti Express Model Train Show February 21, 2025 The Kapiti Express Model Train Show 22 - 23 February is coming to the Memorial Hall in Waikanae Show times are 10 - 5pm Saturday… ...
Kapiti Playhouse makes Nunsense February 17, 2025 'Nunsense' follows the crazy antics of five nuns from the Little Sisters of Hoboken convent. When their cook accidentally serves up some tainted soup, 52… ...
Celebrating Kapiti Summer with Movies in the Park February 14, 2025 Movies in the Park is back. A superb way to see out a beautiful Kāpiti summer can be had by turning up to Movies in… ...
Kapiti celebrates Coffee & Cars at Southwards February 8, 2025 Coffee and Cars is back for the 2024/2025 Season, Sunday February 9 at Southward Car Museum will see a huge turnout with the weather expected… ...
Waikanae Scottish Country Dancing – all welcome February 7, 2025 Waikanae Scottish Country Dance Club is running beginners' classes on Friday 9, 16 and 23 February, 7.00pm to 8.00pm at the Kapakapanui School hall in… ...
Kāpiti Business Networking February 4, 2025 The Kapiti Business Chamber network hosts 40+ events annually. These range from flagship events to local networking opportunities such as coffee connections to in-person workshops. Next week… ...
A Midsummer Night’s Dream for Kapiti February 2, 2025 Four lovers embroiled in a quartet of folly, a badass Duke and Amazonian queen at loggerheads, a group of amateur thespians trying to escape an… ...
Tatum Hosts Romantic Valentine’s Day Event with Live Acoustic Music January 31, 2025 Love is in the air at Tatum this Valentine’s Day as the popular venue invites couples to a special evening of fine dining and live… ...
Reikorangi Country Fair a treat for all January 27, 2025 When the weather is excellent (most of the time), there is great music, pet parades, pony rides, great food, gumboot throwing contests, and plenty of… ...Two Guitars – Musical Journey to the Kapiti Coast (January 27, 2025) Combining theatre and live music, Two Guitars, the latest production from award-winning playwright Jamie McCaskill, wrestles with “Māoriness”, through comedy, song and outstanding showmanship. Following… ...
Reikorangi Country Fair (January 23, 2025) The annual Reikorangi Country Fair takes place on Sunday 26 January from 11am-2.30pm at the Reikorangi Reserve. Large crowds are expected on Sunday to enjoy… ...
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… ...
Tutus on Tour – Kapiti (January 12, 2025) Kapiti will have three performances of the Royal New Zealand Ballet Tutus on Tour 2025. This continues RNZB's well-established and successful pattern of presenting classical… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Sisters in Country Hit the Road to Kapiti Coast (December 26, 2024) Kapiti is welcoming Kiwi Country Music legend Jodi Vaughan and the Sisters in Country show in January at the Otaki RSA and Community Club. Vaughan,… ...
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… ...
Taste Kāpiti Festival – Fine Beverages, Live Music and Summer Fun (December 18, 2024) Food and drink enthusiasts are in for a treat this summer with the Taste Kāpiti Festival, set to take place on Otaihanga Road in Paraparaumu.… ...
A New Wave of Skate Park Art (December 11, 2024) If you were near the new skate park at Paraparaumu Beach late last week, you may have seen some breathtaking new artwork on the half-pipe,… ...
Christmas concert at Cedarwood (December 6, 2024) A great way to celebrate the early chrismas festivities is to join the fun at the annual Christmas @ Cedarwood 2024 which this year is… ...
Council continues investigations into vehicle access – Waikawa Beach (December 12, 2024) 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 (December 10, 2024) 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 (December 2, 2024) 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 (November 25, 2024) 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 (November 19, 2024) Police say an ill-prepared solo tramper has been rescued after spending a night in the bush on the Kapiti Coast.At 11.30pm on Monday, Police received… ...
Otaki Carbon Forests – planting the future (October 22, 2024) 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… ...
Kapiti Water – In at the deep end (October 8, 2024) Kāpiti Mayor Janet Holborow says whether we like it or not the future of water service delivery is going to change, with a stronger focus… ...
Last chance to vote in Fish & Game elections (October 8, 2024) Licensed game-bird hunters and anglers have just days to vote in the Fish & Game elections. New Zealand’s 12 regional Fish & Game Councils are… ...
Strong earthquake felt – Kapiti to Wellington (October 6, 2024) Official updates: From GNS Science (GeoNet) · Last updated 3 mins ago A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred 30 km west of Wellington, New Zealand at Sun Oct 6… ...
Upgrade makes Tokomaru water supply safer (September 12, 2024) Horowhenua District Council has carried out further work to ensure the Tokomaru water supply remains safe to drink. The latest upgrade has raised the pH… ...
Strong pool of candidates standing for Fish & Game councils (September 11, 2024) A strong pool of 127 people passionate about angling, game bird hunting and conservation are standing as candidates for the upcoming Fish & Game elections.… ...
Weather: Storms, lightning and heavy rain dampen weekend (August 31, 2024) Lightning strikes are lighting up the skies in many areas, with storms and a swathe of yellow and orange weather warnings and watches across much… ...
More heavy rain forecast for Kapiti (August 26, 2024) While rain and river levels are easing Kāpiti Coast District Council will continue to monitor the weather overnight. Heavy rain is forecast for six hours from… ...
Court of Appeal decision on Kāpiti environmental damage case (August 15, 2024) This week the Court of Appeal released its decision on costs and sentencing in relation to a Kāpiti Coast environmental damage case that Greater Wellington… ...
Pink Weed-Killer for Kapiti Expressway (June 25, 2024) NZTA says they have been spraying invasive plants along the Kāpiti Expressway with a weed killer dyed pink and advise "don't touch these plants. Don't… ...
Illegally dumped rubbish cost Kapiti $60,000 (June 14, 2024) Fly-tipping. Littering. Illegal rubbish dumping. Whatever you call it, it pollutes the environment, spoils our shared spaces, can be dangerous for people and animals and… ...
Kapiti Lions e-Waste Collection Catching On (June 14, 2024) Kapiti people are getting a firmer grip on the opportunity to get rid of old electrical equipment including computers and cellphones under a Lions Club… ...
Kapiti Coastal adaptation report to be tabled (June 14, 2024) The independent Takutai Kāpiti Coastal Advisory Panel’s recommendations for coastal adaptation pathways will be tabled at a Kāpiti Coast District Council meeting on Thursday 20… ...
Kapiti E-Waste Recycling Day 8 June (May 27, 2024) Cliff Gott from the Kapiti Combined Lions Clubs says on Saturday the 8th of June there will be a great way to clear some space… ...
Nga Manu winter series hosts Zoe Studd (May 9, 2024) Kicking off the superb Nga Manu Winter Series 2024 is Mountains to Sea Executive Director Zoe Studd. Zoe's topic is Love Rimurimu (Giant kelp) and… ...
