Environment

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… ...
Extra care on roads with heavy rain warning (May 1, 2024) 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… ...
The Unseen – Film Screening and Panel Discussion (April 26, 2024) 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 (March 26, 2024) 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 (March 24, 2024) 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 (March 16, 2024) The search for a diver missing in the sea off Pātea has today been focused on the coastline between Peka Peka on the Kapiti Coast… ...
Council battery recycling trial extended to Ōtaki Library (March 7, 2024) 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 (March 1, 2024) 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  (February 28, 2024) 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 (February 16, 2024) 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… ...