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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… ...
Driving optimism at Kapiti Business Chamber December 18, 2024 Kapiti Business Chamber general manager Claire Mance says there is much to be optimistic about as we head into a new year. “2024 has been… ...
Christmas Remembrance in Kapiti December 18, 2024 Andrew Malcolm says following on from the Christmas Remembrance Service there is still a chance to come and place a card on the tree in… ...
Wellbeing for Kapiti December 14, 2024 It’s a well known fact that people are living longer, but along with that comes a realisation that lifespan is not as important as healthspan.… ...
Kapiti Housing Trust to unlock affordable housing opportunities December 13, 2024 Yesterday’s signing of the trust deed for the Affordable Housing Trust - Kāpiti Housing Solutions marks the next step in Kāpiti Coast’s journey to providing… ...
Kapiti award winner Mills-Albert redirects promo to Bellyful December 11, 2024 Mills Albert, the civil contracting company based in Paraparaumu, has made headlines for its generous support of the charity Bellyful which provides free meals to… ...

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… ...
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… ...
Train vs Trailor at Waikanae Crossing December 6, 2024 Story and photos by Jeff Simmonds Normally train vs car/trailor ends in tragedy and that was very nearly the case in Waikanae this afternoon when… ...
Kapiti arrest disrupts illegal firearms trade (December 3, 2024) A Kāpiti based Mongrel Mob prospect recently found with firearms and ammunition has been the catalyst for Police identifying new sources of firearms to the… ...
Kapiti’s Shed Creative Space Presents Extravaganza Show (December 2, 2024) Denis Wood from the Shed Project in Kapiti says The Shed Variety Extravaganza Show is a great way to celebrate another very busy year. “Our… ...
Kapiti Coast Christmas Parade and Festival (November 26, 2024) Kāpiti Coast District Council invites you to put Sunday 8 December on the calendar when the Christmas Parade and Festival will offer a day of… ...
Tis the Season – Christmas Market (November 25, 2024) The Waikanae Baptist Church invites one and all to enjoy their European Christmas Market. The Market promises beautiful crafts, gifts, and treats to purchase for… ...
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… ...
Comedy on the Coast Brings Laughter Back to Kapiti Playhouse (November 18, 2024) Comedy on the Coast, Kapiti Coast’s only regular stand-up comedy show, returns to Kapiti Playhouse this November, bringing another powerhouse lineup guaranteed to keep audiences… ...
Coasters Musical Theatre singing the blues (November 18, 2024) Welcome to the Blues Bar, a musical cabaret featuring soul and blues by singers such as Wilson Pickett, Al Green, Nina Simone and Eva Cassidy.… ...
Kapiti Strawberry Festival – let the sun shine in (November 15, 2024) The Kāpiti Strawberry Festival will be bathed in sunshine on Saturday 16 November (according to the forecast) so Kapiti Coasters and Visitors will likely flock… ...
Kapiti Community say on alcohol licensing getting easier (November 7, 2024) Recent changes to the alcohol laws have made it easier for communities to have a say on alcohol licence applications, and now people can sign… ...
Kapiti Culture, not tha Clout – Graffiti Artists (November 5, 2024) Currently exhibiting at the Roderick and Gillian Deane Art Space in Paraparaumu is: Culture, not tha Clout – Graffiti Artists. The exhibition is celebrating creativity… ...
Kapiti’s AndCo Group tops Consumer NZ Survey (October 28, 2024) Consumer NZ reveals the best and worst real estate agencies in 2024. Established in 1959, Consumer NZ is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to getting… ...
Kapiti Women’s Expo has 100+ Exhibitors (October 24, 2024) The Kapiti Women's Expo started 11 years ago as a way for a few local business women to not only display their goods and services… ...
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 Cyber-sleuths to Outfox the crims (October 21, 2024) Are you spending more on coffee for your staff than on your cybersecurity budget? As it is Cyber Smart Week, Kapiti based award-winning cyber resilience… ...
Steam Locomotive Ja1271 passing through (October 20, 2024) RIVER CITY EXPRESS: Steam Locomotive Ja1271 passed through Kapiti and Horowhenua this morning on its way to the beautiful river side town of Whanganui. This… ...
Kapiti Volunteers in the Pink (October 20, 2024) Kapiti residents will have noticed over the last couple of days the volunteers in pink helping out to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation.… ...
Jess Deacon brings Jazz Festival to Kapiti (October 15, 2024) Popular Kapiti singer Jess Deacon is performing her acclaimed show - Things Left Unsaid at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, Coastlands Theatre this Friday 18 October… ...
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… ...
Kapiti Half – big crowds expected (October 5, 2024) Kāpiti Half Marathon 2024 is presented by a partnership between Howard&Co and Voyle&Co. Kāpiti Half Marathon is back for its highly anticipated 2024 edition, set… ...