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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… ...
Waikanae East Emergency Response Practice February 14, 2025 A Community Emergency Hub is a place for the community to gather and coordinate efforts to help each other during and after a disaster. Renee… ...
Otaki Volunteer Fire Brigade boost numbers February 11, 2025 Congratulations to Donny who has been promoted from Senior Fire Fighter to Station Officer for the Otaki Volunteer Fire Brigade. “Otaki also two recruits return… ...
On the Green at Waikanae Bowling Club (February 10, 2025) By Rob Burrows Women’s Handicap Singles The draw is up on the noticeboard in the lobby and on the website. This will be a knockout… ...
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… ...
Hearing Help at hand with Resonate and ACC (February 6, 2025) New Zealand has a very proud history of hard workers. From forestry to fisheries, dairy farming to industrial manufacturing, and everything in between; we're as… ...
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… ...
Otaki couple celebrate 70 years married (February 1, 2025) Otaki couple Alma and Arthur Ibbs have cut more wedding cakes than most people on the planet and they are still going strong after 70years.… ...
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… ...
Kāpiti Coast joins free tyre recycling scheme (January 24, 2025) Kāpiti Coast District Council has announced the transfer stations in Otaihanga and Ōtaki now accept end-of-life tyres, free of charge, for recycling and repurposing.   Up… ...
Paraparaumu wastewater treatment plant working well (January 23, 2025) Kāpiti Coast District Council says the treated wastewater leaving the Paraparaumu Wastewater Treatment Plant is of high quality and there are plans in place to… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Kapiti Rental Market bucks trend (January 13, 2025) While Wellington City has seen a cooling of the rental market in recent times, Kapiti Coast rentals are still in high demand. Cindy Foote of… ...
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… ...
Birds, Art and Fun for Everyone (January 9, 2025) Get ready to spread your wings! 'Kororī, Kororā' – a vibrant and dynamic celebration of native birds in Aotearoa – has landed at the Māpuna… ...
Kāpiti Youth Support – A call for community backing to strengthen the future of our youth (January 9, 2025) By Sophie Handford Kāpiti Youth Support (KYS), a cornerstone of our community, continues to make a profound difference in the lives of young people across… ...