Entertainment

Mills Albert Saints slay Giants on the road March 25, 2025 The Mills Albert Wellington Saints continued their strong start to the season with a hard-fought 94-86 win over the NBS Nelson Giants at the Trafalgar… ...

Kapiti Island features in Minecraft Movie March 25, 2025 Kapiti Island goes to the movies... (see video below) To celebrate the release of A Minecraft Movie, Tourism New Zealand, in collaboration with eleven mana… ...

Kapiti Petanque Club – Sport for all ages March 24, 2025 How many people imagine Petanque being a game for the older population? This could not be further from the truth. Kapiti Petanque Club president… ...

Young Kāpiti Artist Paints Music Icons March 21, 2025 By Cloe Willetts Ava Farrell’s parents have always told the young Waikanae artist she was born in the wrong era. As a primary schooler, she’d… ...

Finnegan Tui Returns March 16, 2025 New Zealand born Finnegan Tui (Bognuda) returns to the shores of Aotearoa for one intimate solo show at the RSC in Raumati South. Finnegan starting… ...

Kapiti troubadour Steve McDonald back for Southwards Gig March 16, 2025 Many who attended the memorial variety concert for Sir Jon Trimmer at Southwards in May last year were surprised and amazed with the performance of… ...

Gear Jammers All Fired Up for Kapiti Classic Car Show March 12, 2025 This weekend sees the spectacular display of cars on the Kāpiti Coast with the All Fired Up Classic Car Show at Kāpiti Primary School. Open… ...

Calling all Kapiti creatives March 5, 2025 Round 2 of the Creative Communities Scheme 2024/25 is open for applications until 5pm, Wednesday 26 March. Kāpiti Council has funds available for the twice-yearly… ...

Otaki Kite Fest soars to new heights March 2, 2025 From humble beginnings in 2013 the Otaki Kite Festival has grown to become an iconic event, not just for Otaki but for the entire region.… ...

Metlink provide extra public transport for Hurricanes vs Blues (February 27, 2025) Extra capacity on Metlink train services and larger buses will be running for the upcoming Hurricanes vs Blues game on Saturday March 1, to reduce… ...

Pasifika Celebration Day set to shine in Horowhenua (February 27, 2025) Horowhenua is set to come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavours of the Pacific as Pasifika Celebration Day takes centre stage on Saturday 1… ...

Parihaka – Kapiti WEA lessons for us all with Nicola Easthope and Paora Trim (February 26, 2025) Paora and Nicola will talk about their experience in bringing the lessons from Parihaka to the Kāpiti College community. The Parihaka talk is part of… ...

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… ...

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… ...

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… ...

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… ...

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… ...