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Our Lady of Kapiti School Gala March 28, 2025 On Saturday, 29th March 2025, the Our Lady of Kapiti School will be holding their much-anticipated School Gala, a joyful community event that brings together… ...
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… ...
Waikanae waive for parking infringements  March 25, 2025 Kāpiti Coast District Council has paused issuing parking infringements on a section of Main Rd in Waikanae and will waive tickets issued to vehicles there… ...
South African Pantry hosts Kapiti BA5 March 24, 2025 In 2016, Theo and Cindy Marais took a bold leap, leaving behind their home in South Africa to start a new chapter in New Zealand.… ...
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… ...

‘Aunty Gabe’ Rikihana gone at 98 March 20, 2025 By Mishy Rikihana-Vieira Ōtaki lost one of its most remarkable citizens when Gabrielle Rikihana died peacefully aged 98 at her Waikanae home on March 2.… ...
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… ...
Kapiti Health Group demand change – three Wellington region patients die waiting for treatment (March 15, 2025) The Kapiti Health Advisory Group (KHAG) have organised a series of public meetings to drive up interest in a Polyclinic for the Kapiti Coast as… ...
Contractor appointed to build Te Ara Whetū – Waikanae Library (March 14, 2025) The new library for Waikanae got a step closer this week with the appointment of construction company Naylor Love, reports Kāpiti Coast District Council. Darren… ...
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… ...
Kapiti Mayoral Musings (March 12, 2025) Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow reflects on the week that was... Last week was an important one for Council as we approved our consultation about our… ...
Kapiti Council consults on the future of water services (March 10, 2025) Kāpiti Coast residents are being asked for their views on one of the district’s biggest decisions in decades – who should manage the delivery of… ...
Kapiti’s Nga Manu gets Rotary boost (March 6, 2025) Waikanae Rotary spokesman Steve Botica says Rotary is extremely grateful to the Community Board for providing a grant of $500 to assist covering the costs… ...
Kapiti health issues a symptom of central chops (March 5, 2025) The Kapiti Health Advisory Group (KHAG) addressed the Waikanae Community Board last night with a strategy to improve health facilities here on the Kapiti Coast.… ...
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… ...
Resilience boosting seismic sensors installed in Kāpiti civic properties (March 5, 2025) New seismic sensors in 15 buildings owned by Kāpiti Coast District Council will bolster safety, preparedness, and rapid response in the event of an earthquake.… ...
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.… ...
Kapiti Celebrates International Women’s Day 2025 (March 2, 2025) The Kapiti Business Chamber's International Women's Day celebration is on Thursday, 6th March, where guests will enjoy a delicious two-course lunch, a glass of bubbles… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Rob the Builder – guest speaker at Otaki Rotunda AGM (February 23, 2025) Rob the Builder is the guest speaker at this year's Friends of the Ōtaki Rotunda Annual General Meeting. Heritage Builder Rob Tilbrook will be making… ...
Kapiti student’s artwork has broad appeal (February 19, 2025) A Kapiti secondary student who only started painting two years ago, has been chosen by visitors toToi MAHARA Young Artists Exhibition as the winner of… ...
Pams-branded chicken nuggets recalled after possible presence of blue rubber (February 18, 2025) Several local supermarkets say a brand of chicken nuggets is being urgently recalled after fears they may contain small pieces of blue rubber. Foodstuffs Own… ...
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… ...
Kapiti – Revive and Thrive with Ron Tustin (February 14, 2025) Ron Tustin has had a career in public health working to prevent a range of health issues such as cancer and heart disease. For the… ...
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… ...
Love Grace Handbag Appeal in Kapiti (February 14, 2025) Grace Millanes’ name is known in most households around New Zealand. In 2018, she was tragically taken whilst on a Tinder date when visiting Aotearoa… ...