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Carless on the Kapiti Coast January 6, 2018 Fed up with traffic jams and tailbacks as far as you can see? Here's an idea. You can do without your car if you want a day or a few days away. Hop on the train at Wellington's grand station and head north to the historic little station at Waikanae. Ahha, you say. What then? No car, remember? Well, here's what th... More... Avoid Swimming in Kapiti Waterways for Next 48 Hours January 5, 2018 The Kapiti Coast District Council have issued a notice to remind people who are enjoying our wonderful beaches, rivers and streams this weekend to avoid swimming in them for 48 hours following heavy rain. Environmental Standards Team Leader Richard Hopkins says levels of bacteria are likely to be higher in the... More... Kapiti in line for Dangerous swells on New Year's Day December 31, 2017 The MetService reports a deep storm in the Southern Ocean has generated long period waves that will begin to arrive in New Zealand waters during Monday, causing a very rapid increase in wave height at all the west coast beaches. Marine users are urged to be cautious about decisions made during Monday. Swell waves are ex... More... Kapiti Rubbish Day December, 28, 2017 Kapiti Coast Council says with this coming Monday being New Year's Day and a public holiday, your service provider who usually picks up your rubbish and recycling on a Monday will be doing it this Saturday (30 December) instead. UPDATE: Please note that Lucy's Bins will be picking up on the Tuesday after (2 January). Ru... More... Kapiti Schools Bring Christmas Joy To Coastlands December 9, 2017 Kapiti students are filling Coastlands with the sounds of Christmas carols to mark the beginning of the festive season. Local schools have been singing carols for more than 20 years, and Coastlands invites all local schools to participate each year. Schools will sing between Monday 4 December and Wednesday 13 Decemb... More... North Pole Express Sleighs Kapiti December 10, 2017 It was a Christmas sleigh ride with a difference for hundreds today as the North Pole Express Train puffed its way through Kapiti. Families got to enjoy the sold out magical train ride to Santa's Railway Station at the North Pole in one of the specially decorated carriages. Set to the sounds of carols, passengers wer... More... Christmas Celebration at Waikanae School December 10, 2017 Waikanae School was alive with the sounds of Christmas as families gathered for a summer evening picnic on the top field. An appreciative audience of several hundred enjoyed BBQ sausages and drinks, sitting on deck chairs or blankets as the different class groups entertained them with a range of traditional and NZ C... More... Record Lamb Numbers in our region December 3, 2017 If you thought you had been seeing a lot of lambs leaping about our region this spring � you have. Beef and Lamb NZ says a record lambing percentage this season has helped farmers to offset the effects of a declining sheep population. Research by Beef and Lamb's economic service estimated the number of lambs tailed in sp... More... Kapiti joins SeatSmart Programme November 28, 2017 A recycling initiative that aims to keep children safe while improving the environment has struck a chord with those in the Greater Wellington region. The SeatSmart programme, which encourages members of the public to bring in old or damaged child car seats for recycling, has been active in the region since April wi... More... Kapiti valuations jump 37% - not reflected in Rates November 26, 2017 Steve Wilson of Kapiti Valuations says the 37% average residential valuation increase does not mean a corresponding increase in rates. Mr Wilson says councils set budgets then its rates are proportioned across the district and in Kapiti the local rates are based primarily on Land Value. Last month Kapiti ratepaye... More... Kapiti valuations jump 37% - not reflected in Rates November 26, 2017 Steve Wilson of Kapiti Valuations says the 37% average residential valuation increase does not mean a corresponding increase in rates. Mr Wilson says councils set budgets then its rates are proportioned across the district and in Kapiti the local rates are based primarily on Land Value. Last month Kapiti ratepa... More... New Regulations for Markets November 7, 2017 Kapiti Council is talking to local market managers and regular stall holders about changes to the way food sellers need to operate in New Zealand by March 2018. This is the latest phase in a process to inform all Kapiti food sellers about implementing changes required under the new Food Act 2014. Food sellers now need t... More... Driving and Riding the Rightway in Kapiti November 12, 2017 Kapiti based Rightway Driving Academy has been in operation since May this year and offers driving lessons and motorcycle training and testing at all levels. Peter Hookham established Rightway Driving Academy after leaving the New Zealand Transport Agency and following nearly 40 years in the transport industry in th... More... Etiquette Reminder for Kapiti's Shared Paths November, 2017 Kapiti Coast Council has recently completed several new sections of shared pathway between the Expressway and Raumati Beach Village as part of its Stride 'n' Ride Kapiti Coast initiative, so now is a great time to remind people of the etiquette associated with these paths. Council Infrastructure Services Group Manag... More...
Major boost in Ultra-Fast Broadband for Kapiti September 7, 2017 Otaki MP Nathan Guy is welcoming a major extension of Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) into new areas across Kapiti and Horowhenua announced by the Government."This is great news for our region and people living in smaller areas. The rollout of UFB into areas like Paraparaumu... More... Kapiti Easter Sunday Trading up for discussion September 3, 2017 From Monday 4 September, Kapiti residents now have the opportunity to be heard about whether Easter Sunday shop trading should be allowed on the Kapiti Coast.Last week the Auckland City Council rejected the possibility of lifting the ban that prohibits certain retailers... More... Crowds welcome Wellington on a Plate - Kapiti Edition August 26, 2017 Big crowds braved the cool weather to take part in the Kapiti edition of the Wellington on a Plate promotion with a host of Food Trucks on site by Pak n Save at Coastlands. On offer was an exciting food truck line-up for the mid-winter food truck carnival. It was a ... More... Hey Kapiti - Say Hello to Happiness August 26, 2017 The 50 things I have learnt about happiness as a counsellor, father, brother, widower, friend, activist, tennis player, gardener and sometimes larrikin. There is no definitive list. But here are my 50 nonetheless. 1. Remember this is your "one wild and precious ... More... Kapiti Dog Registrations due by end of July 24 July, 2017 The Kapiti Coast District Council's animal management team is reminding Kapiti dog owners that the deadline to register their furry friends is close. Registration payments are due by 31 July � that's next Monday. People can pay online, or drop into one of the Council... More... Kapiti Food Fair Growing Weekly 24 July, 2017 The Kapiti Food Fair has 126 vendor sites booked so far and is growing weekly."We are super delighted with this result and are encouraging vendors to book sooner rather than later so we can carefully manage the site map and broader marketing campaign," says Helene Judge... More... Secret to a long and happy marriage
Caught, Cut & Cooked being served at Otaihanga 23 June, 2017 This year's Wellington On a Plate will have one event in Kapiti and it... More... Kapiti Trainer takes on Men�s Health Week 14 June, 2017 Reality TV Personality and Kapiti Functional HIIT owner, Elise Niu is giving away free group training sessions in Kapiti... More... New restaurant offers modern New Zealand cuisine in Kapiti 12 June, 2017 The talents of Helen Turnbull and Eddy Kennedy look set to shake up th... More... Kapiti gardeners - time for the Three Pretty Ps 28 May, 2017 Winter has officially arrived. But just because the days are getting s... More... Happy Mother's Day May 2017 More... Murder in the Paraparaumu Library May 2017 The Friends of the Kapiti Coast District Libraries are hosting several public events this year and the next is a must fo... More... Kapiti Bulb Flowering can be timed for Special Occasions May 2017 For Kapiti gardeners keen on getting bulbs to flower for special occas... More... Take part in Kapiti library satisfaction survey May 2017 It's time for our annual libraries' customer satisfaction survey. T... More... Kapiti's Book Island Celebrates Five Years April 2017 "Can you believe it's been five years since we started up Book Island on the Kapiti Coast. We've come a long way and thi... More... Stunning Kapiti April 2017 Photo By Gary Allen... More... Daylight Savings ends - Clocks back an hour tonight April 2017 Before heading to bed this Saturday night, remember to put your clocks... More... Happy St Patrick's Day Kapiti March 17, 2017 More... Dogs in togs coming to Kapiti March 2017 Kapiti canines will be able to cool off at Waikanae Pool next week for the first ever Dogs in Togs summer swim event on ... More... Kapiti's Otaraua Park Experience open to Residents March 2017 Kapiti residents have a chance to check out the newest park in the dis... More... Community views wanted on Kapiti playground upgrades March 2017 Kapiti kids and those young at heart are been called on to give feedba... More... Stunning Kapiti Sunset March 2017 Photo is titled Paekakariki Rocks by Kapiti Photographer Bob Kattenberg... More... Kapiti Welcomes in the New Year January 1st 2017 More... Kapiti Welcomes in the New Year January 1st 2017 More... December 25 More... Kapiti Library Holiday Hours December 2016 Kapiti has many of the best libraries you will find anywhere. They are operated by friendly and helpful people who make ... More... Paraparaumu Learning Centre Ideal for Quiet Study December 2016 Located in the upstairs mezzanine at the Paraparaumu Library, the Lear... More... See the Great Outdoors in Regional Parks December 2016 After the year we've had we all need a bit of relaxation, and Wellington's Regional Parks provide the ideal venue. Great... More... Cheaper weekend bus fares for Christmas! December 2016 Kapiti Coasters travelling by bus in Wellington over the next few weekends are in for some reduced fares as the Christma... More... Young Kiwi Entrepreneurs on the Move December 2016 A new website that helps Kiwis with one of the "hassles" of modern life has passed a major milestone. The website Mo... More... Kapiti welcomes Autumn April 2016 More... Kapiti Yoga Studios open for Free Day of Yoga October 2015 This year, on Monday, 26 October, a day of free yoga classes will be provided to Wellingtonians by local yoga teacher... More... Tibetan Meditation at Kapiti Community Centre October 2015 Public Talk: Geshe Jampa Tharchin Geshe la will discuss how to cultivate a peaceful mind through traditional Tibetan ... More... Women more successful at chasing their dreams September 2015 Leading life insurer and retirement savings provider, AMP, has revealed that women are more successful at chasing their ... More... Gardening with Tod June 2015 Onions in all shapes and sizesHow many savoury recipes can you think of that don't call for onions? Stir fries, casserol... More... Find Peace in a Busy World February 2015 Free talk about meditation & awareness Kapiti Coast Community Centre 15 Ngahina Street Saturday March 7 11am... More... Journey with Horses January 2015 More... Summer Arrives at last on the Kapiti Coast ... January 2015 More... Kapiti Food Fair rocked & rolled the Mazengarb Reserve Proudly Sponsored by ANZ ParaparaumuThe organisers of the Kapiti F... More... Paws in the Park There are many dog friendly areas in our parks that you can bring your best friend. Check them out during our Paws in th... More... Maybe summer really has arrived in Kapiti December 2014 More... Kapiti Council approves library fee change November 2014 Kapiti Council has approved a change to Kapiti Coast District Libraries membership policy which means anyone living, wor... More... MoVember looms November 2014 With the month of manly moustaches almost upon us, it's time for Kiwi girls to get behind their men and give them one mo... More... Open Weekend at Smarter Building Centre October 2014 The Smarter Building Centre, 45B Te Roto Drive, Paraparaumu We have opened the Smarter Building Centre which is a bui... More... Safer Boating Week - 17-24 October October 2014 Kapiti boaties will be taking to the water in big numbers as the weather warms and calms through spring and summer and t... More... Treat yourself to Kapiti Isalnd October 2014 What a wonderful combination - Kapiti Island Nature Tours are offering a weekend on Kapiti Island combined with meditati... More... Little health in snack bars October 2014 Snack bars promote themselves as a healthy and convenient kick start but a Consumer NZ survey of 35 snack bars found mos... More... Pathway to Yoga - rejuvenate the body and free the mind October 2014 Pathway to Yoga - A class that aims to rejuvenate the body and free th... More... Research student in cancer breakthrough September 2014 Wellington scientist scores cancer research breakthrough A young Wellington research student has made a breakthrough ... More... Kapiti WEA offers new courses August 2014 The Kapiti WEA has a number of new courses starting soon with new opportunities to learn and meet like minded members. ... More... Criticism of KiwiSaver Fund Taxation Proposals - Assumptions questioned August 2014 We welcome the Chapman Tripp support for the Fair Tax for Savers Campa... More... Jackie Elliott introduces the Levin Waiopehu Tramping Club May 2014 Perhaps the best thing about the Levin Waiopehu Tramping Club is that ... More... Kapiti's Tuatara with Wellington craft beer on tap at Melbourne�s GABS festival May 2014 Kapiti brewer Tuatara will be among the New Zealand craft beers on tap... More... Kapiti Food Fair 2014 announces new location to handle growth The Kapiti Food Fair 2014 is on the move to a new location to handle g... More... Plunket supports tobacco plain packaging legislation February 2014 New Zealand's largest provider of services to support the well being o... More... Just because it is such a cute photo... More... Teddy Bears Picnic - a popular outing for the whole family January 2014 More... Don�t let summer fruit go to waste January 2014 Community Fruit Harvesting is asking people in the Wellington region with unwanted plums and other summer fruit in their... More... ARE YOU THRIVING OR SURVIVING? When someone asks you "How are you?", do you have a standard response,regardless of how you really feel? do you generall... More... Dietitians NZ call for mandatory fluoridation of water October 2013 In light of the overwhelming support for water fluoridation at the wee... More... 7 Steps to better sleep.... August 2013 Given that sleep plays such a huge role in our overall physical & emotional health, the better quality you get, the ... More... It is Spring in Kapiti.... August 1 Not sure about the rest of the planet, but it is Spring in Kapiti.With climate change and seasonal disorder and endless ... More... Independent Safety Review in to the Glenn Inquiry finds Victim�s Personal Information Safe July 2013 "We have now completed our safety review and are of the view that the ... More... When Story Island met Book Island July 2013 Professional storyteller Emily Duizend from Story Island will be reading tales for children published by Book Island at ... More... The First Day of the School Holidays July 2013 It is first day of the winter holidays. It used to be the August school holidays. We'd all be prepared and parents and ... More... And soon it will be spring.... More... Plunket welcomes law change increasing mandatory age limit for child car restraints July 2013 Plunket welcomes the passing into law of an increase in the age limit ... More... Honey Bee Stamp release July 2013 To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Beekeepers Association of New Zealand a special set of Honey Bee post... More... Plunket: keep kiwi kids safe this winter July 2013 Like the rest of the country Kapiti Coasters are feeling the winter blast and Plunket are reminding families to be alert... More... Aging - Growing Older or Growing Old? On May 19th 1963, on a little dairy farm in the middle of County Tyrone Northern Ireland, Mrs Sarah Agnes McNally though... More... New Zealanders are committed to Saving Lives May 2013 New Zealanders have once again dug deep and demonstrated their generosity to the SPCA and their work with less fortunate... More... Happy Mother's Day - Kapiti Mums May 12, 2013 More... Speaking out for disability access.... May 2013 Below is the recent Speakers Corner address from Erica CooneyI'm here because the Council has not been completely honest... More... Kapiti health workers affected by law changes May 2013 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) says the changes to employment law announced recently will be bad news for wo... More... Love of Sewing a common thread Close to 130 women from Porirua and northern Wellington are celebrating reaching a great age and being silver, but it's ... More... Shortlisted books announced for 2013 Science Book Prize April 2013 The three books shortlisted for the 2013 Royal Society of New Zealand ... More... Trains at Twilight By Graeme Brown The trains at Kapiti Miniature Railway in Marine Gardens, Raumati Beach, will be running from 5 pm until 9 pm on Saturda... More... Eat Locally - Better for you - Better for the environment EAT LOCALLY - better for you - better for the environment;When people ... More... Rising rock stars fund raise at Waikanae Easter Market Rioghnach Dempsey and Olivia Whiting, both aged 12, were fundraising t... More... Successful Kapiti Coast Museum Visit April 2013 The recent visit to the Kapiti Coast Museum on the 24th March, by a contingent of Amateur Radio enthusiasts from the Has... More... AN `EGGSTRAORDINARY� GIFT THIS EASTER March 2013 Kiwis keen to give a gift sweeter than chocolate this Easter can purchase an 'eggstraordinary' gift by buying 2 dozen Ch... More... Could a Kitchen Health Makeover be your answer for a healthy future March 2013 - By Colette Maat Could a Kitchen Health makeover change the direction of your health an... More... Gloves are off for rider safety March 2013 Motorcycle riders � especially those on motor scooters � are ignoring safety warnings and not wearing the minimum of saf... More... NEW ZEALAND WOMEN �TOO BUSY� FOR TIME OUT March 2013 An independent survey commissioned by Baileys Original Irish Cream has found that New Zealand women are increasingly fin... More... January 2013 More... The El Rancho Summer Carnival January 2013 School Holiday Kids Camps � Summer CampTheme � The El Rancho Summer CarnivalCome one come all to the greatest show on Ea... More... Celebrate the 60th jubilee of Queen Elizabeth Park January 2013 Celebrate the 60th Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth Park. Join us for a g... More... Tips to keep children safe this holiday season December 2012 We plan our Christmas presents, our food for Christmas Dinner, and our... More... Kapiti introduces Alcohol-free zones December 2012 Kapiti Council has introduced a number of liquor bans around the Kapiti Coast to "keep our community safe and ensure peo... More... Summer dog exercise areas on the Kapiti Coast March 2013 Kapiti Council has a map on its website which show the officially sanctioned summer dog exercise areas on the Kapiti Coa... More... Kapiti water restrictions announced December 2012 Otaki to Raumati: Stage 1 - Evening Sprinkler Use... More... Kapiti Coast Aquatics December 2012 Kapiti Coast Aquatics. If you're looking for exercise, recreation or swimming lessons, the Kapiti Coast has a range of p... More... SPCA Offers Kiwis a High Welfare Option this Christmas December 2012 The SPCA Blue Tick team has been busy this year adding additional spec... More... Don�t forget your car seat! With the silly season in full swing, Plunket would like to remind families that every time a child travels in a car they... More... Entertain the Kids with Free or cheap Events this January December 2012 Keeping your kids entertained and occupied during January is easy with... More... Talking About Money December 2012 Good communication is important in any relationship and one of the most vital subjects to discuss is money. It is sur... More... Don�t be let down by your car this summer December 2012 Everyone wants to enjoy the summer, so the one thing you don't want is a vehicle that breaks down, or worse still, suffe... More... Dancing tree - Thursday December 6 More... Dealing with Life�s Changes November 2012 Every so often, we may experience a sudden change in our life, either planned or unplanned. Eva Bennett has just publ... More... Paekakariki-based Strung Out to perform two concerts November 2012 Due to popular demand Wellington singing sensations the Doubtful Sound... More... Letters home give rare look at Wellington August 2012 Letters home by a 22-year-old German settler in 1859 give a rare and exciting look at Wellington of the time. Friedri... More... Are You on Track July 2012 One of the questions most frequently asked of financial advisers by clients who are mid-way through life, is "Am I on tr... More... Garden planning and Crop rotation with Kath Irvine July 2012 A session on Garden planning Crop rotation will be presented by Kath I... More... Shrink your Dumb Debt July 2012 One of the biggest barriers to creating wealth is dumb debt; that is, high interest, short term, avoidable debt. Last... More... Antiques Fair a hit in Kapiti June 2012 Hundreds of Kapiti Coasters turned out over Queens Birthday weekend to visit the Antiques Fair at Memorial Hall in Parap... More... Happy Easter Kapiti April More... Get ready folks...it's show time..... More... Seven Top Tips for Spending Less March 2 There are only two ways you can save more: you can increase your income, or cut back on your spending. Here are seven gr... More... Money Issues for Blended Families February 29 Getting together with a new partner can have its difficulties, especially when there are children from a previous relati... More... New chief for Arts and Libraries... 20 February Leeann Morgan was recently appointed Libraries and Arts Manager for the Kapiti Coast District Council.Leeann has worked ... More... Happy New Year Kapiti More... Book it up for Christmas..... Despite the mountain of technology in ipads, iphones, iwhatevers, there is still a huge demand for the good old (or new)... More... Fun summer events for children at Kapiti Libraries! December 9 Kapiti Coast District Libraries have lots of free activities planned f... More... Pic of the Day - Thursday December 8 More... Pic of the day More... Pic of the Day - Sunday November 20 November 20 More... Pic of the Day - Tuesday October 4 More... Pic of the Day - Monday June 4 More... Happy Birthday More... Pic of the Day - Painting by Merlene Beard - Monday May 16 More... Visitor Numbers continue to grow in Kapiti and Horowhenua Guest Nights on the Kapiti Coast and Horowhenua were up in January by ... More... Pic of the Day - Monday April 18 More... Suddenly Rich 10 April - By Liz Koh Dreams sometimes do come true! Occasionally some of us suddenly receive a large sum of money. For the luckiest, it might... More... Tobacco industry killing spree closer to ending The Cancer Society congratulates the Government on its forward thinkin... More... Tobacco industry killing spree closer to ending The Cancer Society congratulates the Government on its forward thinkin... More... Coast Yarns - Paekakariki inspires writer 10 March Writer Neil Coleman has had his first book published. COASTAL YARNS is a collection of nine short stories all loosely co... More... Local designer in finals 7 March Local Paraparaumu designer, Heather Thorley, has been named as a finalist in a prestigious Australasian based design com... More... The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell - a must see movie 7 February Movies exist primarily to entertain. Some give us insights into oursel... More... Money for Christmas - by Liz Koh 19 December Giving money to kids for Christmas might seem like an easy escape from choosing a gift but in fact it can be a great way... More... Christmas is only 2 more sleeps 14 December More... Award-winning Kiwi documentary maker launches website to encourage strategic voting August 2014 Fresh from winning a Gold Medal at New York Festivals International Te... More...