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Be prepared Kāpiti October 14, 2020 Tomorrow is our National earthquake drill ShakeOut and the Kāpiti community is being reminded about making sure they are prepared. Kāpiti Coast District Council Emergency Controller James Jefferson says after the year we've been through people would be forgiven for thinking that nothing else major could happen b... More... Urgent plea for Pink Ribbon volunteers in Kāpiti October 8, 2020 Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is urgently looking for local Kāpiti volunteers to help out with its Pink Ribbon Street Appeal on 30 and 31 October. Around 340 collectors will be at sites across the Wellington region, but area coordinators are still needed in Waikanae to manage a small team of volunteers at local collec... More... Te Horo Lifestyle block wetland creates a pathway for growth and opportunity October 7, 2020 A Te Horo lifestyle block owner is achieving her wetland restoration vision by creating an ecological corridor for native birds, through Greater Wellington Regional Council's Healthy Waterways programme. Wetlands come in all shapes and sizes, but their benefits are big; like ecological kidneys throughout our region, t... More... Car Crash Advice October 4, 2020 Until computers control all our vehicles, we will continue to have crashes because drivers are only human. Unfortunately humans are a bit like hokey pokey ice cream: generally squishy, but with some crunchy bits. So, when accidents happen, there can be a mess. After a crashYou have a legal obligation to stop if you ... More... Safety improvements planned for Te Moana Road corridor October 1, 2020 A series of safety improvements are planned to start in early 2021 along the Te Moana Road corridor in Waikanae. Councillor James Cootes, Transportation portfolio holder, says it's great to see Te Moana Road next on the list for district-wide traffic improvements aimed at enhancing the safety of vulnerable users i... More... Kāpiti Infrastructure Key Focus at Chamber Debate September 20, 2020 Delivering world-class infrastructure to Kāpiti was the hot topic of discussion at the recent Kāpiti Chamber of Commerce's Business Debate ahead of next month's General Election. The 2020 Business debate featured six candidates for both Mana and Ētaki Electorates. Each answered a series of five questions, ran... More... Kāpiti Wellbeing Centre could close September 18, 2020 Te Ara Korowai Wellbeing Centre has seen a dramatic increase in people throughout Kāpiti accessing their services in the past few months - almost double the usual number. This is largely due to Covid 19 and the anxiety surrounding it, the isolation caused by lockdown, or indeed financial worries due to redundancy w... More... Two Car Crash in Waikanae Two drivers had a lucky escape this afternoon after an intersection crash in Waikanae which looks to have written off both vehicles. The crash happened at about 4. 30pm on the intersection of Nikau, Horopito and Kohekohe Roads. The driver of the Audi was attended to by paramedics and appeared shaken but physically... More... Cr Elliott says Reconsider Kāpiti Island Gateway Timeline The proposed Kāpiti Island Gateway could be operational by next summer, but KCDC Districtwide Councillor Jackie Elliott is keen to put the brakes on given the re-emergence of Covid-19. Cr Elliott, a former eco-tourism guide on Kāpiti Island, says the very recent re-emergence of Covid-19 in New Zealand has signalled... More... Closing Kāpiti Airport 'a kick in the guts' August 11, 2020 Reports that Kāpiti Airport owners are closing the airport is a kick in the guts for our community and region, National's candidate in Ōtaki, and former Air Force pilot, Tim Costley says. "Chopping up Kāpiti Airport for residential sections is short sighted and the Kāpiti Coast District Council w... More... Kāpiti Gateway funding approved August 5, 2020 The proposed Kāpiti Gateway at Maclean Park has been given the green light by Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones. The controversial application appears to have cleared the first funding hurdle with the half the funding coming from the Provincial Growth Fund. Kāpiti Councillors will now decide whether local rat... More... Zip, Bang, Crash, Wallop is how we drive August 3, 2020 Kiwi drivers are racking up millions of dollars in traffic fines each year according to Finder, a car insurance comparison site recently launched in New Zealand. A Finder analysis of New Zealand Police data shows that Kiwi drivers committed more than 1. 6 million traffic offences between March 2019 to March 2020, at ... More... Kāpiti man sentenced to life for murder July 31, 2020 Justice Simon France has today sentenced Kāpiti man Brian McConachie to a life sentence for what the Judge described as the premeditated, brutal murder of Irina Scantee carried out in full public view. Justice France says McConachie had an extensive history of mental health incidents. He said he had never been diagn... More... Kāpiti Gateway hangs in the Balance July 27, 2020 Most major issues facing Councils and communities attract extreme opinions. The Kāpiti Island Gateway project is one of the rare exceptions. The views of those opposed to the project have been reasonable and well considered. Those in favour of the Gateway have also made their case in a considered manner. To be fair ... More...
Making the Case for Kāpiti Gateway July 27, 2020 Kāpiti Coast Districtwide Councillor Jackie Elliott favours the building of a Kāpiti Island Gateway...."The pristine native offshore environment which we are lucky enough to have on our doorstep remains our collective responsibility to protect. It is our taonga from our... More... Cathy Strong wins Editing Award July 22, 2020 Kāpiti's Dr Cathy Strong, Senior Lecturer at Massey University's School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing has recently received an international award for editing.Dr Strong has been named the winner of the Dalton-Landon Foundation Service Award in recogniti... More... Kāpiti gets vibrant public art July 19, 2020 Community Art or Public art is the ultimate gift of the artist to their community. It is art we all can share, locals and visitors alike.At its best, community art enlivens the space it inhabits, warms and enriches the lives of its viewers.A recent example is in... More... Dog registration caring for Kāpiti Dogs July 16, 2020 Annual dog registration is now open at Kāpiti Coast District Council. Between now and 31 July, Council is asking its 6,000 plus dog owners to register their dogs, switching out the yellow collar tags, to new blue ones.Public Spaces Animal Management Team Leader... More... Vandals cause over $18,000 worth of damage in Kāpiti July 16, 2020 Kāpiti Ratepayers have footed bills totalling over $18,000 to repair 42 acts of vandalism to public buildings over the last 12 months.Libraries, public toilets and community halls across the district have been the targets of vandals who have broken windows and doors... More... Funding to support major Kāpiti events July 17, 2020 The Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting applications for grants from the Kāpiti Major Events Fund. Event organisers can apply for support from the 2020/21 and 2021/22 fund for events that showcase Kāpiti's unique flavour and vibrancy.The contest... More... Ōtaki Dentists chair conversation led to radio career July 15, 2020 The retiring manager of Coast Access Radio, Graeme Joyes, says it was a chance conversation in a dentist's chair that led him to first join the station as a technician and then go on to lead it for 20 years.His wife, Heather, was working with an Ōtaki dentist. One d... More... Te Wananga o Raukawa features in Mahara Matariki exhibition July 12, 2020 Mahara Gallery is celebrating Matariki, the Maori New Year with an exhibition which features 54 mahi toi, artworks by 30 weavers and carvers who are past and present tauira (students) and tutors of Ōtaki's Te Wānanga o Raukawa. Toi Whakarākai: Ngā Aho o t... More... Kāpiti to get a new school July 1, 2020 A 7.5 acre strategic land purchase 10 years ago for a new school in Kāpiti looks like paying dividends with both major political parties in agreement that the school will be built by 2025.To be located in Waikanae the school will accommodate up to 400 kids and incl... More... Trojan Horse or Gift Horse for Kāpiti June 22, 2020 The Kāpiti Council's recent decision to apply for over $2million in funding from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) for the proposed Kāpiti Island Gateway remains very controversial.In a recent meeting Council agreed in a split decision to lodge the application for fu... More... Electra Trust Election Results June 13, 2020 The Electra Trust election results are out with the two newly elected members coming from Kāpiti and Horowhenua.Topping the poll was former Electra Board Chair Neil MacKay from Paraparaumu.Mr MacKay's 4107 votes was well clear of the other three contenders.M... More... Kāpiti Food Fair is good to go June 11, 2020 Kāpiti Food Fair operator Helene Judge says the Kāpiti Food Fair has taken COVID-19 seriously and respected Alert Levels' 4, 3, 2 and now we have reached Level 1 we are super excited and good to go with our delivery which is a huge relief."We have updated our R... More... Kāpiti on Scam Alert June 8, 2020 The Kāpiti Coast has seen record numbers of scams during the Covid-19 period and KCNews spoke to local expert Richard Andrewes about how best to avoid them. Police advise the most common types of online scams include Romance scams, Cold calling scams, Business email... More... Air Chathams back in Kāpiti Skies May 18, 2020 After 7 weeks of uncertainty and 'hibernation' Air Chathams says it is excited to slowly relaunch scheduled flights from its Auckland Airport base to Whakatane, Whanganui and the Kāpiti Coast commencing 24th May.Duane Emeny, Airline General Manager says Airline mana... More... PM announces complete shutdown March 23, 2020 2.15pm Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced New Zealand will shut down in response to the community transmission of coronavirus, in two days time.The most severe response, level 4 of the country's Covid-19 threat system, was announced by Ardern on Monday afternoon. ... More... Kāpitis First Treaty of Waitangi Hearing Opinion piece from Kāpiti Districtwide Councillor Jackie ElliottOver 100 people attended the final three day evidence session in Kāpiti's first Treaty of Waitangi Tribunal hearing at Southwards. By having their claims accepted, iwi will be officially mandated. Those who... More... New location for Waikanae library services to open shortly Improved library and customer services will be available to the Waikanae community from the beginning of July."From 1 July 9 Mahara Place (formerly the Artel Gallery) will become the new location for Waikanae's library and customer services for the next few years," ... More... Kāpiti Town Centres Need Greater Focus The Kāpiti Chamber of Commerce says the five town centres which make up the Kāpiti Coast need more support if they're to flourish and grow, with Transmission Gully due to open next year and the Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway in 2021.More than 100 local businesse... More... Coastguard Kāpiti celebrates new rescue vessel June 17, 2019 It was a day of celebration for Coastguard Kāpiti Coast as their new vessel was officially launched in Paraparaumu at the weekend. Following a powhiri by local iwi and the traditional breaking of a bottle over the bow, invited guests, donors, supporters and people f... More... Electra Trustees - Vote Now June 9, 2019 It is voting time for those standing for Electra Trust and to make it easy you can vote online.To Vote Online refer to your voting paper (which was mailed out to all households) and go to www.electionz.com/electra2019 and follow the link to cast your vote.The Electra Tr... More... Dr Lawrence on Fiji Aid Mission Most people relate a trip to Fiji as a holiday treat but for Raumati Dental Surgeon Gary Lawrence it is more a mission of mercy.Mr Lawrence has completed five trips to Fiji, the latest as team leader for the Rotary Volunteer Dental Aid Project to Tavenui Island.... More... Flood protection work to go ahead on Waikanae River May 15, 2019 Greater Wellington Regional Council is to extract gravel and realign the Waikanae River channel next to the El Rancho campsite in Waikanae to manage flood risks in the area caused by a build-up of gravel on the riverbed.Surveys have found that, following the 2016 wi... More... UPDATE: Police appeal for sightings of missing man UPDATE: Police report the 89-year-old man reported missing last night had been located. They say he is safe and well.Police are appealing for sightings of William O'Mara, aged 89.Mr O'Mara left home this morning to catch a bus. He is a regular user of public tra... More... Police looking for occupant of kayak located off the Kāpiti Coast Police are appealing for information after a green kayak and paddle were located floating in the water near Raumati South, Kāpiti Coast.Police were notified of the floating kayak around 1:40pm and enquiries are currently underway to confirm if anyone was in the kaya... More... Kāpiti ANZAC Day Services ANZAC Day Services for the Kāpiti Coast 2019Dawn Parade at the Paraparaumu MemorialStarting at the hospital gates, Tutanekai Street, Paraparaumu6.20am: Fall in6.25am: March off6.30am: Service (at the memorial arch, Tutanekai Street, Paraparaumu)Service Cemet... More... Easter Market draws big crowds Another great turnout marked the 2019 Waikanae Easter Market with hundreds of locals and visitors rocking up on Easter Saturday to enjoy the atmosphere and sample the wares of nearly 100 stalls.There was plenty of music and entertainment to enjoy with musicians spre... More... Watch out Waikanae - The Bags are Back April 17, 2019 The Bags are Back. Following on from the hugely successful fundraiser for Child Cancer at the Waikanae Spring Market, local businesses have got together to produce another run of the popular bags for the Waikanae Easter Market. The reusable jute bags will be on sale... More... Kāpiti Pokies Policy draws Fire April 12, 2019 Kāpiti Districtwide Cr Jackie Elliott says councillors are given considerable legislative powers to make meaningful social change for our most vulnerable in the community. "So when yet another opportunity is wasted due to a lack of positive leadership it is heartbreakin... More... Name Needed for Detector Pup April 11, 2019 This gorgeous wee lad and soon-to-be detector dog needs a name so we need your help! "We're looking for a name beginning with 'M', as the puppy is part of the M-litter the 36th beagle litter we've produced under Biosecurity NZ's detector dog breeding programme,"... More... Man arrested following vehicle robberies in Kāpiti-Mana April 2, 2019 Police say a 25-year-old man is in Police custody following the robbery of a number of vehicles north of Wellington this morning, including two from Kāpiti.Following the first robbery, which occurred in Champion Street in Porirua at around 7:30am and in which a pers... More... Kāpiti Dog Death River Risk February 14, 2019 The Ōtaki River is at extreme levels of more than 50% riverbed cover. Detached mats of dried algae are widespread along the river margins. Mats have also been found in the Waikanae River at Jim Cooke Park.This is the first time guideline levels have been exceeded i... More... Challenges for Kāpiti first home buyers February, 2019 First home buyers in Kāpiti are unlikely to get much help in the short term from the KiwiBuild programme which promises 100,000 homes over the next 10 years.The Government has announced the scrapping of its interim KiwiBuild targets as Housing Minister Phil Twyford ... More... Kāpiti Family Eviction on Hold February 7, 2019 Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan has asked Council staff to do everything in their power to avoid the large family in Paraparaumu from being forced out of their Council-owned home with no-where to go."This is a very unfortunate situation where the gover... More... Fatal Crash in Ōtaki February 2, 2019 Police have reported the death of one person after a single-vehicle crash in Ōtaki.The vehicle collided with a power pole on Waerenga Road about 7:15pm yesterday (Friday 1 February).A rescue helicopter was dispatched but the person died on the way to hospital.The driver... More... Kāpiti welcomes Books at the Beach February, 2019 Kāpiti community are joining together to have a Fun, Free and Full-on Family day out at Paraparaumu Beach with Books At The Beach, an event showcasing our talented local Kāpiti Authors and Story Tellers.Books at the Beach event has been in the planning for the last ... More... Police warn of phone scam January 29, 2019 Police are asking people to be wary of a telephone scam in which the caller claims to work for NZ Police and Spark NZ.Acting Senior Sergeant Beth Purcell, Relieving Prevention South Manager says, "ironically, the caller claims to be targeting internet fraud."The... More... New Library Opens in Paekākāriki January 24, 2019 KAPITI'S latest municipal building will be officially opened by Deputy Mayor Janet Holborow this Saturday (January 26th, 12 noon) after months of delays and budget over-runs.Named after one of Kāpiti's civic dignitaries, The Old Whatsisname Memorial Library is a fre... More... Peka Peka Interchange Chopped January 24, 2019 The NZ Transport Agency has announced it will not be proceeding with a full interchange at Peka Peka.The concept of an interchange was being investigated to improve access to and from the Kāpiti Expressway in the section between Peka Peka and Ōtaki."We... More... Lucky escape for Kāpiti teens swept out to sea January, 2018 Three teenagers had a lucky escape on the Kāpiti Coast this afternoon, after being blown out to sea in inflatable boats. The three young people were in separate inflatable boats at Waikanae Beach early this afternoon, when they were blown out to sea. ... More...
Greater Wellington rate rise halved June 12, 2020 Greater Wellington Regional Council agreed to reduce its 2020/21 regional rates rise from an average of 6.3% to 3% durin... More... Ka pai Kāpiti June 8, 2020 Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K. Gurunathan says getting back to Level One is great news but there's more work to be ... More... Kāpiti Coast Museum needs Help May 24, 2020 The Kāpiti Coast Museum on Elizabeth Street, Waikanae, is in need of help, says Chairman Mark Holland."We are a sma... More... Concept design for Kāpiti Island Gateway building May 21, 2020 A concept design for the proposed Kāpiti Island Gateway building ... More... Kāpiti Coast back in the swim May 13, 2020 Coastlands Aquatic Centre and Ōtaki Pool will reopen from 5.30am on Friday 15 May with reduced services and extra m... More... Kāpiti libraries prepare for a safer normal at alert level 2 May 13, 2020 Kāpiti Coast District Council libraries will reopen to the public... More... Mackays to Peka Peka works to recommence May 3, 2020 This week will see the recommencement of enhancement work on the Mackays to Peka Peka Corridor (The M2PP Revocation Proj... More... Kāpiti remembers ANZACs April 25, 2020 ANZAC Day in Kāpiti and Horowhenua is normally marked by well attended Dawn Parades and huge public gatherings as we com... More... Man arrested after dog injured in Kāpiti Coast dirt bike incident April 17, 2020 A 35-year-old man has been arrested today in relation to an incident l... More... Kāpiti Car Crash Blaze April 13, 2020 Police have confirmed details following a car crash off Kāpiti Rd on Saturday evening.A Police Spokesperson told KCN... More... Kāpiti Coast residents urged to stay put this Easter April 8, 2020 Kāpiti Coast Mayor K Gurunathan is urging Kāpiti Coast resid... More... Kāpiti Supermarkets Easter Hours April 9, 2020 Easter Hours for Kāpiti Supermarkets are:KCNews.co.nz has contacted all supermarkets in Kāpiti for their Easter shopping... More... Kāpiti Mayor Warns 'Community Idiots' April 8, 2020 Kāpiti Mayor K Gurunathan says while most of Kāpiti are choosing to remain in their bubbles and safe lives there are som... More... Kāpiti Island Webcams to foil Poachers April 1, 2020 A programme to install webcams on Kāpiti Island is being expanded in an effort to clamp down on illegal poachers.... More... Metlink moves to Sunday Services from Wednesday March 23, 2020 In response to the Prime Minister's address today on raised COVID-19 l... More... Border Controls force Waikanae's Guest Pianist to Cancel Tour March 16, 2020 Members of the Waikanae Music Society have been looking forward to Mar... More... Parks Week in full swing March 9, 2020 Greater Wellington Regional Council is celebrating Parks Week with an abundance of events and activities to encourage pe... More... After an earthquake, Kāpiti prepares March 9, 2020 After an earthquake, where would you go to ask for and offer help?The Wellington Region Emergency Management Office is r... More... Truck crash threat on Akatarawa Road February 27, 2020 A truck is perched precariously on the Akatarawa Road and traffic is blocked from passing.Locals have long warned ag... More... Time to register for MovinMarch Kāpiti February 19, 2020 Movin'March is fast approaching but there is still time for schools to sign up for the month-long free initiative that e... More... Kāpiti celebrates International Women's Day #EachforEqual February 17, 2020 International Women's Day 2020 will take place on Sunday 8 March with ... More... Enhanced EQC claims system kicks in for Kāpiti claims February 4, 2020 Homeowners affected by the recent Kāpiti Coast earthquakes are the fir... More... Kāpiti Performing Arts Centre announces events February 4, 2020 The Kāpiti Performing Arts Centre has announced a programme of events,... More... Recycling new system on trial at Maclean Park January 21, 2020 A new recycling station that makes it easier to recycle while out and ... More... Kāpiti Fundraiser movie for Oz January 8, 2020 A family friendly outdoor movie fundraiser is being held to help our friends in Australia who are dealing with the bushf... More... Bunnings Closure timing labelled cynical January 4, 2020 The news delivered to staff on December 23 that the Waikanae Bunnings store would close after Christmas is devastating a... More... Rotary Golf Scores for Lifting the Lid December, 2019 Bruce Morgan is a man with a mission - saving lives of our vulnerable youth.Mr Morgan heads up Lifting the Lid, a ch... More... New Kāpiti Council Inaugurated In a very bi-cultural ceremony at Southwards last week the re-elected mayor K Gurunathan and councillors were officially... More... Public Land sale in dispute Well known as a guardian of walkways and pathways throughout Kāpiti, Chris Glover has also been known to cross the line ... More... Kāpiti $250,000 Review signed off October 10, 2019 At today's Kāpiti Council meeting the proposal to institute an Independent Organisational Review was passed by 7 votes t... More... Rail to Ōtaki a Priority for Mackay October 8, 2019 Kāpiti Regional Council candidate Neil Mackay says getting the rail through to Ōtaki will be a top priority for him.... More... Free Waikanae Seminar on Macular Degeneration October 9, 2019 Macular Degeneration (MD) is the leading cause of blindness in NZ with one in 7 people over 50 years of age having some ... More... David Shand says Dental Care missing from Health System October 3, 2019 Kāpiti's David Shand says Dental Care is the missing and neglected par... More... Lifting The Lid On Youth Suicide Charity Lunch September 28, 2019 Helen Turnbull, award winning chef and owner of Kāpiti's 50-50 Restaur... More... Kāpiti Finance Plan Defended September 28, 2019 Kāpiti Councillor Michael Scott, chair of the Operations and Finance Committee, has responded to claims about council fi... More... Kāpiti Council gambles and loses $millions September 25, 2019 Kāpiti Coast mayoral candidate Gwynn Compton says that Kāpiti Coast District Council has gambled and lost mill... More... Firearms collection event in Kāpiti September 25, 2019 Police are encouraging firearm holders to keep an eye on the Police website for new collection events. A new batch o... More... Call for surplus Kāpiti land to stay Public September 23, 2019 Approximately 550 hectares of land surrounding Paekākāriki township, currently owned by Waka Kotahi New Zealan... More... August 31, 2019 - 4.40pm Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on the Mackays to Peka Peka expressway, Otaihanga.Police were... More... Mazengarb stream sewerage leak August 21, 2019 The Kāpiti Council is advising people to stay out of the Mazengarb stream and Waikanae Estuary and Waikanae River mouth ... More... Air Chathams celebrates one year flying Kāpiti skies August 20, 2019 Kāpiti Coast District Council and Air Chathams have today celebrated a... More... Living after midnight report highlights local alcohol policy issues August 20, 2019 LGNZ has welcomed The New Zealand's Initiative's 'Living after midnigh... More... Kāpiti murder accused in Court August 19, 2019 Update - Homicide Investigation, KāpitiMonday, 19 August 2019 - 10:51amWellingtonA 48-year-old man has been ... More... One Person dead following incident in Kāpiti August 17, 2019 Police have confirmed one person has died following a serious incident at Paraparaumu Beach this evening.Emergency s... More... Vessel operators face biosecurity fines August 8, 2019 Biosecurity New Zealand officers will soon be able to fine commercial and recreational vessel operators that don't play ... More... Paraparaumu Beach Saturday Morning Market on the move August 7, 2019 The Paraparaumu Beach Saturday Morning Market is looking to secure a p... More... Building apprenticeships for two Kāpiti Youth August 6, 2019 Pzazz Building are looking to offer two building apprenticeships to Wo... More... High attendance at Kāpiti Beyond the Page events July 26, 2019 Kāpiti kids experienced literature and story-telling like never b... More... Cycle safety comes to Kāpiti Coast July 25, 2019 This year 73 schools across the Wellington Region jumped on board with Pedal Ready, providing children with the skills t... More... High attendance at Kāpiti Beyond the Page events July 25, 2019 Kāpiti kids experienced literature and story-telling like never b... More... High levels of toxic algae found in Waikanae River March 20, 2019 Greater Wellington Regional Council is advising people not to swim or ... More... Kāpiti Shows Support for the people of Christchurch March 18, 2019 In response to Friday's tragic events in Christchurch, the Kāpiti... More... Kāpiti Council Focus in Key Areas March 17, 2019 Kāpiti Coast District Council's annual plan process for the 2019/20 year is underway with Councillors agreeing prop... More... How to talk to Children about Terrorism March 15, 2019 The events in Christchurch today are traumatic for the people of Christchurch and for the whole country. The impacts of ... More... Body of missing Te Horo man Rahul-Nathu Dahya found March 11, 2019 Police say the body of missing man Rahul-Nathu Dahya has been found.... More... Lack of Census 2018 data already hurting Kāpiti March 6, 2019 With there still being no clarity on when data from Census 2018 will b... More... Ōtaki Police Appeal for Sightings of Missing Man March 6, 2019 Ōtaki Police are appealing to the public to help find Rahul-Nathu Dahy... More... Police release name in Raumati Beach homicide enquiry March 6, 2019 Police can now confirm the name of the woman who died in Raumati Beach... More... Murder charge laid in relation to Raumati Beach death March 5, 2019 A 75-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the death of a woma... More... Distracted Drivers a Concern on Kāpiti Roads March 3, 2019 Police are disappointed at the number of drivers taking risks by driving distracted on the road, including many in the K... More... Kāpiti Hosts International Women's Day Lunch 2019 February 26, 2019 ‎The Kāpiti Coast Chamber of Commerce‎ is hosting a Lunch ... More... Kāpiti Keep Watch for Roofing Scammers February 19, 2019 Police are appealling for information on roofing scammers who may be in the area.Detective Senior Sergeant Bridget D... More... Kāpiti Woman Missing - Police ask for help February 18, 2019 "UPDATE: Missing woman, Waikanae"A 74-year-old woman reported missing from Waikanae this evening has been found safe... More... Kāpiti Car drives for Performing Arts December, 2018 Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.Graham Priest, of Paraparaumu Rotary, has used h... More... Police report serious crash in Ōtaki December, 2018 "Serious crash, Ōtaki"Police have reported one person is critically injured after a car struck a moped on Mill Road,... More... Kāpiti Loses Classic Character December, 2018 Kāpiti lost one of its classic characters this week with the untimely passing of the Very Irreverent Bos O'Sullivan.... More... Mahara Gallery Redevelopment on Show December, 2018 The new design for the redevelopment of Mahara Gallery will get its first public airing on Saturday 15 December at an ea... More... SH 1 closed, Pukerua Bay Police have advised State Highway One is closed at Pukerua Bay due to a scrub fire on the hill.Police are assisting ... More... Kāpiti Food Fair - set for the big day out December, 2018 Fill your life with good friends, good times & good food at the Kāpiti Food Fair, tomorrow (Saturday Dec 1) at Mazengarb... More... Kāpiti quake risk buildings identified November 20, 2018 The Kāpiti Coast District Council's work to identify potentially earthquake prone buildings in the District is now compl... More... Waikanae Palms birds to be relocated November 20, 2018 As part of the phoenix palm removal happening this week in Mahara Place, Waikanae, the Kāpiti Coast District Council is ... More... Kāpiti Festival - something for everyone November, 2018 The Annual Kāpiti Festival is likely to draw thousands of visitors again this year when the gates open at 9.30am on Satu... More... Street Art in Waikanae October 25, 2018 Business fronts as art could be the new theme in Kāpiti, following the recent installation of a landscape scene on the f... More... Kāpiti Talk on the Friendly Invasion October 22, 2018 The invasion of Kāpiti during the Second World War was, fortunately for the locals, a friendly one. Enduring relationshi... More... SH1 remains closed at Paekākāriki October 19, 2018 Police report the closure of State Highway 1 between Paekākāriki and Grays Road at Mana remains in place. The NZ Transpo... More... Peter Jackson Award Winner in Kāpiti October 16, 2018 One of the big winners at the Electra Business Awards 2018 was local firm Peter Jackson Plumbing, based in Paraparaumu.I... More... Spring Fling in Reikorangi October 8, 2018 Following last year's successful event the Reikorangi Residents Association are again presenting their Spring Fling! Cou... More... Homeless in Kāpiti - Public Meeting Called October 7, 2018 A community housing taskforce, established last year released a report showing more people in Kāpiti are becoming homele... More... Kāpiti Coast commemorates Armistice Day with music and remembrance October 1, 2018 This year Kāpiti remembers its own with an Armistice Day concert ... More... Kāpiti Kiwi Taking Off October 2, 2018 KiwiRiders will be installed to its new home on the grass berm at Kāpiti Road and Marine Parade in Paraparaumu Beac... More... Kāpiti Kiwi House Lit Up by Local Generosity September 23, 2018 Ngā Manu's Nocturnal House has recently had an upgrade thanks to a generous donation of $1,500 via the Nikau Kā... More... Power Bills creating Energy Poverty Kāpiti Heating and ventilation expert Paul Spittal says inefficient heating has a significant impact on the health and w... More... Kāpiti Schools in Lock Down over Gun Incident At about 2pm this afternoon a person called Police advising they had seen a male with a sawn off shot gun in Te Kupe Rd,... More... Kāpiti Coast real estate stats remain very strong July 24, 2018 Kāpiti Coast real estate continues to well outperform both the Welling... More... All Aboard for Kāpiti Airport Open Day July 24, 2018 There will be plenty to look at on the Kāpiti Coast Airport Open Day. Over 20 aircraft will be lining up on the tar... More... Crash on State Highway 1 at Raumati South July 9, 2018 Police have issued a notice advising motorists heading north on State Highway 1 out of Wellington that there will delays... More... Critical Injuries in Ōtaki Crash July 4, 2018 A driver and passengers are in a critical condition following a crash in Ōtaki late this afternoon.Emergency services we... More... Air Chathams will fly Kāpiti to Auckland July 2, 2018 Air Chathams has today announced it will launch a new regional flight service between Kāpiti and Auckland, offering... More... Historic Tram back in Kāpiti July 1, 2018 After nearly four and a half years of restoration Tram 17, one of Wellington's original 1904 electric trams and the only... More... Speed Alert for Kāpiti Schools July 1, 2018 Wellington Road Policing are reminding drivers to watch their speed around schools.Recently a speed camera van was s... More... Kāpiti Councillor Convicted June 19, 2017 Kāpiti Coast councillor David Scott has had a conviction entered by a judge at the Wellington District Court this aftern... More... Kāpiti drunk drivers in major fail June 10, 2018 Wellington Police are disappointed with the results of an alcohol checkpoint in Paraparaumu on Friday night. A check poi... More... Kāpiti Foodbank Appeal stocks shelves June 6, 2018 The recent Kāpiti Foodbank appeal was a huge success says organiser Dave Edwards."The response from the public was e... More... Kāpiti Projects get Creative NZ funding Fourteen creative Kāpiti groups and individuals will benefit from the first of this year's Creative Communities Scheme f... More... Man's body located in water in Paremata Police have announced a man's body has been recovered from the water near Mana Cruising Club in Paremata this afternoon.... More... Kāpiti Civic Awards - time to nominate The 31 May deadline to nominate an outstanding volunteer forth for the Kāpiti Coast District's annual Civic Awards and t... More... Waterfall Road Re-opens after Slip Fix The Kāpiti Coast District Council will re-open Waterfall Road to traffic and pedestrians this weekend, after six weeks o... More... Concerns for safety of missing Waikanae woman - UPDATE May 2, 2018 10.28pm UPDATE: "Missing Waikanae woman found"The 67-year-old woman re... More... Ōtaki MP Launches Kāpiti Flights Petition March 12, 2018 Ōtaki MP Nathan Guy launched a petition over the weekend to fight Air New Zealand's decision to withdraw its Kāpiti Coas... More... Kāpiti boaties given thumbs up March 8, 2018 The 'No Excuses' team was impressed with the high number of Kāpiti boaties wearing lifejackets and following the speed r... More... Kāpiti Mayor says Airport Open Day 'Brilliant' March 3, 2018 Kāpiti Mayor K.Gurunathan says today's Kāpiti Airport open day drew a ... More... Council says Kāpiti water safe to drink March 1, 2018 The Kāpiti Council has clarified that recent reports of cloudy tap water in the Paraparaumu and Raumati areas are not re... More... Kāpiti Rubbish Bags Trashed March 2, 2018 Kāpiti's representative on the Regional Waste Forum, Cr Jackie Elliott, says she is deeply disappointed by this week's d... More... Illness outbreak closes Kāpiti Splashpad February 16, 2018 Regional Public Health and Kāpiti Coast District Council are reminding people that following an illness with diarrhoea a... More... ICPA find fatal shooting lawful February 15, 2018 Christopher Brown assaulted his ex-partner and damaged her house in Waikanae, before leaving the address in his vehicle,... More... Waikanae Plan recipe for bike disaster February 9, 2018 Local advocacy groups are calling on Kāpiti Council to support introduction of safe cycle lanes on the former SH1 at Wai... More... Kāpiti Faces $240million Stormwater Bill February 9, 2018 Mayor K Gurunathan says it's sobering to think that more than a quarter of Kāpiti properties are a risk of being flooded... More... Power lines down near Te Horo on SH1 February 7, 2018 - 2pm Police have advised that a wide load vehicle has caught some over head wires near Te Horo and they have come down across... More... Rescue Helicopter winches man from Paekākāriki Track February 7, 2018 The Westpac Rescue helicopter again showed its huge value to the commu... More... Clueless Kāpiti Car Thieves February 2, 2018 Car thieves caused serious damage to two cars in Waikanae in the early hours of Tuesday morning but were unsuccessful in... More... Some Kāpiti waterways still pose Hazard Warning January 21, 2018 - 12.30pm The Kāpiti Coast District Council is advising people to remain vigilan... More... Serious crash near Manakau, Horowhenua District January 18, 2018 - 6.20pm Police have advised that emergency services are attending a collision ... More... Kāpiti Crooner and Radio Personality Passes January 16, 2018 Beach FM notes the passing of Dan Teka, popular broadcaster, crooner, and latterly Resident & Staff Support Officer at M... More... Two Car Crash on Kāpiti Rd January 9, 2018 Police attended a two car crash just past the Expressway intersection on Kāpiti Rd at lunchtime today.One car was extens... More... Kāpiti woman five times the legal limit January 3, 2018 A Kāpiti woman had an unwelcome to the new year when stopped and breath tested at Raumati Beach.Police posted the readin... More... Man's body pulled from River December 27, 2017 A statement issued by Police has confirmed the body of a 24-year-old man was pulled from a river late this afternoon... More... Drone crash lands in Waikanae December 27, 2017 Maybe it was one of Santa's drones or maybe it was one of the many delivered by Santa for Christmas in Kāpiti this year.... More... Car hits Paraparaumu Four Square December 21, 2017 The Four Square at Kena Kena got an unexpected visitor this afternoon when a car crashed into the wall at the side of th... More... Release for Paekākāriki Body-on-the-hill murder accessory December 2017 Kelly Crook, sentenced for her role in what was known as the Paekakari... More... Paekākāriki Hill Crash - three injured December 12, 2017 A two-car crash on the southern side of the Paekākāriki Hill Road at 6pm tonight has left three people injured - one ser... More... Kāpiti Foodbank collection best in years' December 11, 2017 The Christmas spirit arrived early this year for Foodbank, with the Combined Lions of Kāpiti and Ōtaki collection being ... More... Car crashes into Paraparaumu House December 10, 2017 At approximately 11:30pm on Saturday 9th December Kāpiti Police attended a vehicle crash on the corner on Ruapehu Street... More... Kāpiti Council says no water restrictions here December 7, 2017 While the rest of New Zealand imposes water restrictions or prepares t... More... Coastlands to Civic Precinct Connection December 6, 2017 The Kāpiti Council says it will be making it safer and easier to move between Coastlands and Iver Trask Place early next... More... Judge rules on Death of Raumati Beach Pedestrian December 6, 2017 Peter John Porch appeared for sentencing in the Porirua District Court... More... Critical Crash On Paekākāriki Hill December 3, 2017 A person has received critical injuries and a helicopter is responding after a crash on Paekākāriki Hill Rd in Pauatahan... More... Kāpiti Food Fair Hits the Spot December 3, 2017 Over 15,000 visitors turned out for yesterday's Kāpiti Food Fair for what is now the largest event on the Coast and furt... More... Friday Rail Strike Cancelled - Breaking News December 1, 2017 It will be business as usual on Friday for commuters from Kāpiti and the rest of the region with planned strike action b... More... Rail Strike Friday November 29, 2017 Kāpiti rail commuters are being advised to make other travel arrangements on Friday 1 December due to a strike by member... More... Funding Secured for Waterfall Rd Slip November 26, 2017 Funding has finally been secured from the New Zealand Transport Agency to remove material from the Waterfall Road slip s... More... Synthetic Drugs Arrest in Levin November 14, 2017 Levin Police have today arrested a man in relation to supplying synthetic drugs.During a search of the man's Manakau... More... Kāpiti Markets under Threat November 12, 2017 Stallholders at local markets say it is likely many will be driven away by exorbitant council charges stemming from cent... More... Kāpiti Farewells Dave Chapman November 12, 2017 Kāpiti farewelled one of its genuine characters on Friday, with the funeral service of Dave Chapman which packed out the... More... Court appearances in relation to incident in Kāpiti November 9, 2017 Two men have appeared in court today in relation to a violent incident... More... Youthquest Kāpiti in Liquidation November 7, 2017 Youthquest Kāpiti has closed its doors after announcing voluntary liquidation this week.John Granville, Chair of You... More... UPDATE 6pm Serious Crash in Ōtaki - Saturday October 14, 2017 "UPDATE 6pm- Serious crash at Ōtaki"Diversions in place for the serious crash at Ōtaki this afternoon have been extended... More... Serious crash in Peka Peka November 3, 2017 Reports are coming in of a serious car crash in Peka Peka where is appears a speeding car has rolled and caught fire. Wi... More... Te Horo CRASH UPDATE 11.15pm November 3, 2017 "SH1 blocked following serious crash in Te Horo"Police and emergency services are currently in attendance at a singl... More... Lost then Found in Kāpiti November 1, 2017 Police have found a missing Wellington man in on the Kāpiti CoastThe man who was reported missing since last Thursday in... More... Chase through Kāpiti could have seen innocent deaths October 24, 2017 A police chase of a stolen car that ended with a crash on Saturday nig... More... Council to Remove Collapsed Bridge Debris October 23, 2017 Kāpiti Coast Council has announced work will begin this week in Reikorangi to remove the Ngatiawa Bridge debris which ha... More... Police chase through Kāpiti ends with tyres spiked in Levin October 21, 2017 A Dukes of Hazard style police chase from Wainuiomata, through Parapar... More... Kāpiti House Values Increase Average of 37 Percent October 21, 2017 The average house value in the Kāpiti district is now $541,500, an inc... More... More Success for Kāpiti Brewers October 18, 2017 Kāpiti's three craft beer brewing companies achieved great success at the Brewers Guild of New Zealand Awards held in Ch... More... UPDATE 6pm Serious Crash in Ōtaki - Saturday October 14, 2017 "UPDATE - Serious crash at Ōtaki"Diversions in place for the serious crash at Ōtaki this afternoon have been extended.Tr... More... Historic Bridge Collapses in Reikorangi October 12, 2017 The Kāpiti Coast District Council said the Ngatiawa Bridge across the Ngatiawa River in Reikorangi may have collapsed as... More... UPDATE: Missing Kāpiti Man Found October 7, 2017 UPDATE: Missing Kāpiti Man Found.......UPDATE: 10.30PM Saturday 7 October"Missing Kāpiti man found" The 51-y... More... Burglaries on rise in Paraparaumu October 6, 2017 Police are urging Paraparaumu residents to be vigilant following a recent escalation in the number of burglaries.Por... More... Coastlands gets Max October 6, 2017 Coastlands has announced Max Fashions will be opening in March 2018, with refurbishment of the site beginning in Februar... More... UPDATE: Missing Kāpiti Man Found....... October 6, 2017 UPDATE: 10.30PM Saturday 7 October"Missing Kāpiti man found "The 51-year-old Kāpiti man reported missing on Friday h... More... Paekākāriki Death leads to Manslaughter Charge October 6, 2017 On Sunday, March 19, during a beautiful morning in Paekākāriki, Caroli... More... Kāpiti Chief Executive in Sudden Resignation October 1, 2017 Kāpiti Coast District Council Mayor K Gurunathan says Chief Executive Pat Dougherty's announcement of his resignation ha... More... Crash in Te Horo, one seriously injured September 13, 2017 At about 8pm this evening Police and emergency services were called to Te Horo, north of Kāpiti, to a crash involving on... More... There is no housing crisis, just a housing boom says Ōtaki MP September 12, 2017 Labour candidate Rob McCann says he was shocked and disappointed when ... More... Daylight Savings - Spring ahead September 23, 2017 New Zealand daylight saving begins today Sunday, 24 September 2017, when clocks go forward an hour at 2.00 am to become ... More... Hey Kāpiti - Emerging New Zealand Leader Scholarships available October 6, 2017 Harkness Fellowship Do you know an Emerging New Zealand leader. ... More... Kāpiti Baker gets cooking for Onesie Day September 7, 2017 'Just your ordinary mum', Susan Kaye, will be wearing her onesie to work on Friday 8 September.Onesie Day is making ... More... Kāpiti LED way on lighting September 3, 2017 The future looks bright for Kāpiti as the district prepares to switch to the more energy-efficient street lighting.A... More... Mobility Scooter death in Ōtaki August 23, 2017 Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a car and a mobility scooter in Ōtaki yesterday.Emergency services ... More... Securely Finalist in 2017 Security Industry Annual Awards August 17, 2017 Securely's commitment to outstanding customer service has seen one its... More... Pizza, Pals and Politics in Kāpiti August 17, 2017 Kāpiti Youth Support, in conjunction with Youth Quest and the Kāpiti Coast Youth Council, are hosting an informal aftern... More... Customer Choice Awards Smash Previous Record August 15, 2017 Entries in the Customer Choice category of the 2017 Electra Kāpiti Horowhenua Business Awards have now closed and organi... More... Drug Bust helps stem flow of Meth in Kāpiti August 11, 2017 The National Organised Crime Group, using Operation Flag, have disrupted yet another methamphetamine supply chain this w... More... Kāpiti Trams are Back in Business August 10, 2017 Following a shut down in early June, the Wellington Tramway Museum, operators of the popular Kāpiti Coast Electric Tramw... More... Judge Rules in Favour of Kāpiti Councillor - UPDATE August 8, 2017 Kāpiti Councillor David Scott resumes his role at the Council table th... More... Kāpiti Mayor says message on Health is Clear August 6, 2017 People are sending a clear message on health services needed in Kāpiti says Mayor K Gurunathan."The Kāpiti Health Co... More... Australian High Commissioner visits Kāpiti Rotary August 7, 2017 Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand His Excellency Peter Woolc... More... Two young men in Serious Crash in Paraparaumu - UPDATE 12.42 August 1, 2017 UPDATE 12.45pm Update on crash Realm Drive, Kāpiti. Police are... More... Ōtaki candidate endorses Labour leadership August 1, 2017 Ōtaki Labour candidate Rob McCann has endorsed the new party leadership of Jacinda Ardern and Kelvin Davis."Andrew L... More... Two young men in Serious Crash in Paraparaumu - UPDATE 12.42 August 1, 2017 UPDATE 12.45pmUpdate on crash Realm Drive, Kāpiti.Police are still at ... More... Kāpiti has say on Easter Trading 29 July, 2017 Kāpiti Council is asking the community to express their views on an Easter Sunday Trading policy for Kāpiti.Earlier this... More... Missing Kāpiti Woman Found 27 July. 201, The 41-year-old woman who was reported missing from Waikanae, Wellingon has been located. Police had concerns for th... More... UPDATE: Kāpiti Police looking for missing woman 26 July, 2017 4pm Police are continuing to appeal for sightings of 41-year-old Tamzyn Wh... More... Kāpiti's Mike Olsen awarded Life Member of Club Vista 24 July, 2017 At the recent AGM of Club Vista at Paraparaumu Beach Mike Olsen was aw... More... Deceased man named after fatal crash in Waikanae 21 July. 2017 Police are now in a position to name the man who died following a fata... More... Chief Change at Kāpiti Rotary 18 July, 2017 Eddie Winkel passed over the chains of office to incoming President Vince Indo at the recent Changeover evening of the K... More... Kāpiti Flood Risks Mapped by GWRC 17 July, 2017 With all of the recent rain, and the prospect of plenty more to fall, residents of Kāpiti and the rest of the region's p... More... Kāpiti Regional Rate Rise It could have been worse 16 July, 2017 Kāpiti ratepayers will face a less than expected bill after the averag... More... Kāpiti Award winners announced 14 July, 2017 Congratulations to the Wellington Airport Regional Community Award Winners for Kāpiti that were announced this week.... More... Kāpiti sales earns Rookie of the year Title 13 July, 2017 Tim Kunz was announced Rookie of the Year for highest sales for a new-starter in 2016 at Jennian Homes' annual awards ev... More... Councillor chooses 'Kāpiti Coast Highway' 8 July, 2017 After reading all 700plus renaming SH1 submissions, there is one standout name I will support - Kāpiti Coast Highway -, ... More... Kris Faafoi to host public meeting on Expressway noise 5 July, 2017 The disruption to the lives of Raumati residents caused by noise from ... More... More health services for Kāpiti residents 3 July, 2017 Ōtaki MP Nathan Guy says he has learned more about healthcare services now being provided by local health organisations ... More... Mike King speaking at Kāpiti College 1 July, 2017 Mike King, comedian and mental health educator, is coming to Kāpiti College to do a Community Korero. Don't miss an oppo... More... The art of the deal Reikorangi style 21 June, 2017 They are not hillbillies, nor are they diamond encrusted, landed gentry types commonly portrayed they are the folks who... More... Kāpiti has rock star supermarket checker June, 2017 Last night, Kāpiti's Vanessa Cone headed more than 100 checkout operators from New World and PAK'nSAVE stores across the... More... Former Kāpiti Chamber Chair Slams new Economic Development Leadership June, 2017 Former Chair of the Kāpiti Coast Chamber, Liz Koh, has resigned from t... More... Paekākāriki Connection Track Made Safer June, 2017 Work will begin next week on the first stage of the Paekākāriki Connection Track, a gravel walkway that aims to provide ... More... Waikanae's Liz Thevenard receives EONZ Award June, 2017 Liz Thevenard was awarded the Education Outdoors New Zealand Life Membership for services to education outdoors.This awa... More... Housing Crisis Happening right here in Kāpiti 12 June, 2017 New Zealand is locked into a housing crisis and the current government has no plan to end it, says the Labour Candidate ... More... Raumati Nurse says Shingles Vaccine deemed too expensive June, 2017 A registered nurse says that people at risk of shingles are not gettin... More... Ōtaki sees red over Health May 2017 Ōtaki was seeing red on the weekend with dozens of Labour supporters delivering flyers for an Ōtaki health services meet... More... Kāpiti US Marines Trust set for Memorial Day May 2017 Monday 29th May is (American) Memorial Day and Kāpiti US Marines Trust will be commemorating the 75th Anniversary of US ... More... Kāpiti Councillor arrested on Indecent Assault charge May 18, 2017 Kāpiti Councillor David Scott has been arrested for indecent assault o... More... Kāpiti Cabbages and Kings May 2017 The following is an Opinion piece from Martin WarrinerHow very worthy of Mayor Gurunathan to "think it's a good oppo... More... Kāpiti Residents Angry over Road Noise May 2017 At a meeting last night hosted by the Expressway Alliance, over 50 angry and tired residents expressed their dissatisfac... More... Waikanae Soldier Represented New Zealand on Western Front May 2017 It was a logical decision for Corporal Amanda Mihaere to represent the... More... Kāpiti Run for Youth raises $12,257.50 for youth of Kāpiti May 2017 The Web Genius Kāpiti Run for Youth (KR4Y) is delighted to announce to... More... Iride McCloy standing for Electra Trust May 2017 Former Kāpiti Mayor Iride McCloy has announced she will be standing for a position on the Electra Trust in the upcoming ... More... Petition to Save Iconic Waikanae Hedge May 2017 There is a petition gaining momentum called SAVE THE HEDGE: Stop KCDC from killing Waikanae's iconic hedge.Waikanae Beac... More... Kāpiti Annual Plan draws 131 Submissions at close May 2017 The submission period for the Kāpiti Coast District Council 2017/18 an... More... Kāpiti focus for Road Safety Week May 2017 Get the child restraints in your car checked out next Thursday (11 May).The Kāpiti Council, with The Warehouse and Kapit... More... New look for Kāpiti Lights coming soon May 2017 Kāpiti Lights is about to get a makeover with work to upgrade the area commencing next week.The Kāpiti Lights upgrad... More... Kāpiti Food Fair Celebrity Chef Announced May 2017 The Kāpiti Food Fair opened for vendor registration earlier in April and already 50 sites have been booked. Vendors who... More... Kāpiti Island Helicopter Mystery Solved April 2017 For those who have been wondering about the large number of helicopter trips to and from Kāpiti Island in the last few d... More... Kāpiti Finances on Show April 2017 Its that time of the year when our Council is preparing yet another Annual Plan which outlines the activities and budget... More... Ōtaki ideal as bilingual town April 2017 The Maori Party is backing a move to declare Ōtaki a bilingual town.Co-leader Marama Fox says it's taking a pointer from... More... New Finance Minister to meet Kāpiti businesses April 2017 Hon Steven Joyce will make his first visit to Kāpiti as Finance Minist... More... Kāpiti Free Ambulance Service gets new Chief April 2017 Wellington Free Ambulance service which covers the Kāpiti Coast has appointed a new Chief Executive.Free Ambulance Board... More... Kāpiti Expressway Noise - Residents want a fair go April 2017 A new community group in Kāpiti was formed at the weekend by residents... More... Kāpiti should honour Rev John Murray At a recent KCDC meeting, local resident Ida Van der Velde spoke with strong conviction to convince council that the Rev... More... Paraparaumu Bankers muck in for Shed Project April 2017 Staff from ANZ Paraparaumu spent their afternoon helping local community organisation The Shed Project spruce up the ent... More... Kāpiti Council Plan gets a Refresh April 2017 Over the last couple of weekends dozens of Kāpiti folk have taken part in community workshops to share insights, issues ... More... Poplar Ave Path work to start April 2017 Work will commence next week to upgrade the footpath on the north side of Poplar Avenue between Matai Road and Glen Road... More... Kāpiti to have continued health care access March 2017 People in Kāpiti will continue to have access to quality after-hours healthcare close to home following an announcement ... More... Kāpiti Council subsidy for menacing dogs March 2017 Subsidised desexing and microchipping of dogs with a menacing classification is being offered by the Kāpiti Coast Distri... More... Takiri House at Coastlands signs Spark as first Tenant March 2017 Coastlands Shoppingtown's new development, Takiri House has signed its... More... Kāpiti gets soaked March 2017 The weather bomb that hit New Zealand on the weekend left Kāpiti residents and council with plenty of clean up work to ... More... Calls to extend shared path from Peka Peka to Ōtaki March 2017 The 18 kilometre shared pathway beside the new Mackays to Peka Peka Ex... More... Kāpiti Chamber Inspires Bold Change March 2017 Inspirational speakers encouraged bold change in Kāpiti, as part of the Be Bold For Change Campaign for International Wo... More... The story behind Ōtakis hidden gem March 2017 See how a major flood protection project has resulted in stunning environmental enhancement by joining the Explore Chrys... More... Kāpiti impacted by rural health crisis March 2017 With Kāpiti on the edge of health services, many have significant distances to travel and are feeling the impact of a sy... More... Kāpiti Celebrates International Women's Day March 2017 Kāpiti Chamber of Commerce and Kāpiti Rotary is hosting the #BeBoldForChange Luncheon to celebrate International Women's... More... Kāpiti Council urged to reconsider bylaw March 2017 Guy Burns, Deputy Chair Raumati Paraparaumu Community Board is disturbed that Kāpiti Coast District Council is threateni... More... Get Kāpiti Kids Movin in March March 2017 Students from Kāpiti schools still have time to sign up for Movin'March, a celebration to encourage students and parents... More... McCann calls Public Meetings on Education February 2017 Ōtaki Labour candidate Rob McCann says the ballooning cost of education needs urgent attention and he has organised a pu... More... Age Care Major Concern March 2017 All Trixie Cottingham (aged 96) wants to do is to be able to live in her home with the dignity that should be available ... More... Man stabbed at Raumati party March 2017 A 24 year old Kāpiti man has been hospitalised with serious stab wounds after a brawl at a Rosetta Road party on the wee... More... Raumati Road improvements continue February 2017 Improvements to Raumati Road at the Hillcrest Road/Goldsborough Avenue intersection are in full swing.Starting last mont... More... Temporary block wall fails on Kāpiti beach February 2017 Kāpiti Coast District Council will be monitoring a temporary block wall at the south end of Paraparaumu Beach over the w... More... Paekākāriki Seawall takes hammering February 2017 With the recent heavy storm damage to the Paekākāriki Seawall many locals will be welcomimg the planned construction of ... More... Ōtaki Memorial Hall on Shaky Ground February 2017 A detailed assessment of Ōtaki Memorial Hall has confirmed it is earthquake prone.This evaluation followed an initial se... More... Public views sought on Maclean Park refresh February 2017 The first stage of community input on refreshing Maclean Park is needed by Monday with KCDC encouraging people who have ... More... Construction started at Jim Cooke Park February 2017 Goodmans Ltd, a local Waikanae company, is making good progress on preparing the ground for the new Jim Cooke Park Stopb... More... Science storytelling visits Kāpiti December 2016 David Klein is a science storyteller and this summer he's cycling the country with his award-winning one-man show about ... More... Otaihanga shared path improvements get the thumbs up December 2016 Cycleway, walkway and bridleway enthusiasts gave the Kāpiti Coast Dist... More... Kāpiti Expressway set to open mid 2017 December 2016 The first of the Northern Corridor projects to get underway, the southern section of the 33-kilometre Kāpiti Expressway ... More... Kāpiti Community Centre also serves as Emergency Hub December 2016 Many people in Kāpiti may not be aware that the Kāpiti Community Centr... More... Recycling Rubbish Piling Up In Kāpiti December2016 Guy Burns, Raumati/Paraparaumu Community Board member is annoyed and disappointed at how the Kāpiti recycling waste prov... More... Kāpiti Coast District poised for growth December 2016 The Kāpiti Coast District economy continues to experience healthy economic growth with a reported 3.1 percent increase o... More... Taking 17 year olds out of the adult justice system long overdue December 2016 JustSpeak welcomes the news that most 17 year olds will be taken out o... More... Kāpiti in part of Paua sting December 2016 Three groups of recreational divers face prosecution after being nabbed with a total of almost 400 illegally caught paua... More... Trump invited to Kāpiti talk on Abrupt Climate Change December 2016 Newly elected US President Donald Trump has been invited to attend a t... More... Kāpiti Food Fair Exceeds Expectations December 2016 The owners of the Kāpiti Food Fair, Helene Judge and Jeanine van Kradenburg are super happy with the number of visitors ... More... Free workshop to understand new Food Safety Law November 2016 A free workshop is being held to help businesses understand the new Fo... More... Peka Peka Interchange works October 2016 New works beginning this week will see some rerouting of traffic near Peka Peka.At the northern end of the new Expresswa... More... Juli Hunter Opens New Store in Waikanae October 2016 Local clothing designer Juli Hunter and her team are celebrating the opening of her new retail shop in Mahara Place, Wai... More... Kāpiti Residents may feel impact of Junior Doctors' Strike October 2016 Junior doctors who are members of the New Zealand Resident Doctors' As... More... Kāpiti Passport to Employment Launched October 2016 A New Zealand first project of getting young people into work just took a big leap forward with the launch of the Kāpiti... More... Kāpiti Performing Arts Centre gets new Title October 2016 The newly anticipated Kāpiti Performing Arts Centre Principal Theatre has been named Coastlands Theatre in an official c... More... Big Wet Sinks Ōtaki Race Day October 2016 The Ōtaki Maori Racing Club meeting scheduled for Saturday (15 October) was abandoned due to heavy rains and ongoing poo... More... Brilliant Comedian headlines Kāpiti December Breakfast Meeting October 2016 HEADS UP: Speaker Wed 7 Dec 2016Come along and hear from Cohen Hollowa... More... Child Poverty a National Issue October 2016 Kāpiti is as affected by child poverty as the rest of New Zealand. Local politicians have recently been debating social ... More... Cross Town Derby for Angelo Robinson Cup goes to Kāpiti College September 2016 The annual Angelo Robinson Basketball Cup (known as the LO ROB Cup) wa... More... Checking smoke alarms this daylight savings? Make sure you can hear them as well September 2016 Smoke alarms are essential for home safety but, for the one in six New... More... Mayoral Debate on the Paekākāriki Airwaves September 2016 Kāpiti community radio station Paekākāriki 88.2FM are hosting a mayoral debate this Sunday 25 September streaming live f... More... TE KOWHAI AND GARY ROAD CONNECTION TO SH1 RE-ROUTEBy now you'll probably be aware that part of the Expressway completion... More... Working on their Night Moves in Peka Peka September 2016 Starting this Sunday night (18 Sept), and for the next three weeks, The M2PP team will be carrying out night works aroun... More... Rain, rain, and more rain for Kāpiti Coast September 2016 Kāpiti Coast District Council is urging motorists to take care on Kāpiti's rain-drenched roads as darkness falls on Satu... More... Stride 'n' Ride delivers to Otaihanga Road shared path upgrade September 2016 Otaihanga Road, Kāpiti's busiest rural road, is set to benefit from an... More... Which Kāpiti town is the most beautiful in New Zealand August 2016 Kāpiti get ready to answer the challenge - Is your town, city or subur... More... Kāpiti election fever sees candidates in the hot seat August 2016 Meet the Candidates: Kāpiti Coast Local Body Elections 2016 - Who will... More... Waikanae will get 240 new parks for Christmas August 2016 Weather permitting, Waikanae train commuters will be getting 240 new parks for Christmas with the construction of the ne... More... Night Road Closures ahead for Kāpiti Rd August 2016 Starting on Sunday 21 August, we'll be carrying out three weeks of night works in this area to lay the new road surface ... More... Kāpiti ashes bylaw cops some heat August 2016 Kāpiti Council Candidate Guy Burns is appalled Kāpiti Coast District Council is considering a draft bylaw to ban people ... More... Kāpiti would be impacted by Kenepuru cuts August 2016 District Health Board member Sue Kedgley says she is totally opposed to any closure of the after-hours service at Kenepu... More... Kāpiti Airport better bet than extension August 2016 Major flaws have been found in Wellington's runway extension numbers.The case for spending $300 million to extend Wellin... More... Guy Burns demands answers from Kāpiti Council August 2016 Paekākāriki-Raumati Ward candidate Guy Burns is disappointed that the Kāpiti Coast District Council has not signed up to... More... Can't beat Kāpiti on a good day either August 2016 More... Ōtaki Gorge re-opens July 2016 Ōtaki Gorge road is open again and it was a busy road on Saturday as sightseers made their way into the Gorge for the fi... More... No.8 Wire Week for Kāpiti July 2016 Kāpiti residents of all ages can learn practical skills, get out and enjoy our environment, and have fun together during... More... Kāpiti i-SITE gets Mediterranean flavour July 2016 Kāpiti Council has announced that the Mediterranean Food Warehouse will be the new home for the Kāpiti i-SITE and v... More... Paraparaumu wins Neighbours award July 2016 Paraparaumu has topped more than 100 towns from throughout the country to win the inaugural Neighbours' Day Aotearoa Tow... More... Ōtaki Museum assessed as an earthquake-prone building July 2016 Kāpiti Council completed an assessment of seven council-owned building... More... Mahara Gallery Upgrade committment given July 2016 Plans to build a new purpose-built integrated Public Gallery and Library in Waikanae are still firmly in the Council's s... More... Public Meeting Privatisation of Social Services 4 July 2016 Are you worried about social services being privatised? Are you conce... More... Businesses to spark political change in Kāpiti July 2016 The Kāpiti Coast Chamber of Commerce is seeking increased business rep... More... Dramatic horse rescue in rising Ōtaki flood water June 2016 Today (June 10)saw the dramatic rescue of Poppy, a two year old horse ... More... Next stage of Raumati Straights kicks off next week June 2016 The next stage of the Raumati Straights Upgrade is due to begin this S... More... Food for thought and feed the mind in Kāpiti June 2016 New Zealand's largest and tastiest culinary festival will once again be at your service over 17 days from 12-28 August 2... More... Kāpiti's Tramway Museum wins restoration award June 2016 At the Annual Conference of the Federation of Railway Organisations of... More... Kāpiti performing arts centre gets award winner's support June 2016 An award winning producer and Kāpiti resident is supporting the propos... More... Kāpiti Commemorates Memorial Day June 2016 American servicemen based in Kāpiti were remembered this week during a Service of Commemoration. The event was held ... More... Kāpiti i-SITE brought in-house June 2016 KCDC has approved bringing the Kāpiti i-SITE service in-house, making it now a Council-managed service.Council's Gro... More... Jim Bolger makes Kāpiti ANZAC Address April 2016 Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger gave an exceptional ANZAC Day speech in front of a packed Waikanae Memorial Hall. With ... More... Kāpiti Mayoral Candidate urges views on Water Meter Debt April 2016 Mayoral Candidate, Cr Jackie Elliott, who took part in every Annual Pl... More... Kāpiti Responds to Traffic Meeting April 2016 The Kāpiti Community responded well to a meeting called at short notice to discuss the huge traffic delays faced by comm... More... Kāpiti Playgrounds to get Upgrades April 2016 Kāpiti Coast District Council undertakes a regular renewal programme for playgrounds. The link below gives you some info... More... BREAKING NEWS: 21-year-old dead after being hit by a car on Kāpiti Coast March 2016 A 21-year-old man has died after a car struck him on the Kāpiti Coast.... More... Beam placement kicks off after Easter March 2016 The first beams are being lifted and placed on the Waikanae River Bridge after Easter as part of the Mackays to Peka Pek... More... Kāpiti boy's life in Minister's hands March 2016 An outcome is still awaited after Melanoma sufferers presented the Health Minister and Andrew Little with two petitions ... More... New design for Welcome to Waikanae state highway signs March 2016 The winning design for new 'Welcome to Waikanae' signs, to be placed o... More... Kāpiti kids likely to feature in 2016 Youth Awards March 2016 Kāpiti youth achievement has been significant again in the last year a... More... Work starts on shared cycleway/walkway on Mazengarb Road March 2016 Work has begun on the first stage of a new shared path on Mazengarb R... More... Music in Kāpiti- Southern Hemisphere Premieres March 2016 Two very special concerts are occurring in April and May here on the K... More... Two Kāpiti council-owned buildings identified as potentially earthquake-prone March 2016 An assessment of seven council-owned buildings in Kāpiti has identifie... More... Kāpiti Council monitoring toxic algae in Awatea Lagoons March 2016 Kāpiti Council is advising people to keep clear of a Paraparaumu lagoo... More... Kāpiti Food Fair Feeds Donation to Kāpiti Rotary March 2016 The owners of the Kāpiti Food Fair are super excited to have made a do... More... Te Araroa -Paekākāriki Escarpment Track to Open March 2016 Te Araroa - New Zealand's Trail will open the spectacular Paekākāriki ... More... Kāpiti Publisher Book Island on the World Stage March 2016 It has been announced that local Kāpiti publishing house Book Island h... More... Geshe Jampa Tharchin is coming to Kāpiti to give teachings. March 2016 Visiting Tibetan Buddhist monk Geshe Jampa Tharchin is coming to Kapit... More... Graffiti Free Week Starts Today March 2016 Graffiti Free Week (Starting March 14) is a nation-wide behavioural change campaign, which was developed in 2013 to help... More... Ōtaki Kite Festival draws big crowds March 2016 It is often the case that events get hyped up and then fail to deliver but not this was not one of them. I can see the O... More... Nikki Carroll joins Coast Access Radio team March 2016 Coast Access Radio says it is delighted to have Nikki Carroll join them as the person responsible for Funding and Sales.... More... Te Ara o Whareroa trail officially opens on 23 January January 2016 Queen Elizabeth Park's Te Ara o Whareroa trail will be officially open... More... Teddy Bears Picnic Time January 2016 More... Happy New Year Kāpiti January 2016 More... Queen Elizabeth Park Cycle Trail to Open December 2015 On Saturday, January 23, 2016at 10 AM - 2 PM the new Queen Elizabeth Park Cycle and Walking Trail (Te Ara o Whareroa) be... More... Event Manager Optimistic for Kāpiti SHAG Show December 2015 Local Event Manager Louise Dench says it is a shame to hear Kāpiti Coast District Council have decided to no longer run ... More... Volunteer for IHC December 2015 IHC is looking for volunteers to join their One-to-One Friendship and Skills-based volunteering programmes. By taking a ... More... Kāpiti Food Truck rolls into Paraparaumu December 2015 Paraparaumu it's finally happening! The food trucks are BACK! We want to make this a regular thing at the beach so come ... More... Kāpiti teens win New Zealand Film Festival Awards December 2015 Another big congratulations to Kāpiti film students CJ Puna and Mason ... More... SHAG Show faces Council axe December 2015 Kāpiti Districtwide Councillor Jackie Elliott says she is very disappointed that the Sustainable Home and Garden Show he... More... RIP Beau - Vigil to be held December 2015 A silent vigil for little Beau will be held on 16 December, the anniversary of his killing by council. Cr. David Sco... More... Summer Check for safety in the water during summer December 2015 With summer just around the corner, it's important to be prepared befo... More... Kāpiti Food Fair Ready to Roll with Flavour, Fun & Flare December 2015 The Kāpiti Food Fair has released the site map to all vendors. "It's ... More... Broadband build progressing well in Kāpiti November 2015 More homes, schools and businesses in Kāpiti now have access to world-leading fibre-to-the-premises under the Government... More... Kāpiti Council told they are not a White Ribbon Council November 2015 A letter has been sent to Kāpiti Coast Mayor and Councillors from the ... More... Public meeting on weed spraying in Queen Elizabeth Park November 2015 Members of the Kāpiti community are invited to a public meeting about ... More... Raumati Artist shows golden touch to win Mahara Arts Review Peoples Choice Award November 2015 Raumati artist Tracey-Lea Morgan has struck gold in the "People's Choi... More... Rod Oram firing up the energy revolution October 2015 Rod Oram, top business journalist and advocate for a grass-roots "energy revolution" in New Zealand will address two loc... More... Mitre10 Mega Charity House to be Auctioned October 2015 The Mitre10 MEGA Kāpiti Charity House is fast approaching its' "closed in" status.Recent superb efforts from our cre... More... HLC named Business of the Year A well-known and highly regarded private training establishment from Kāpiti with offices in Levin and Hutt City has been... More... Unique e-book Showcases Outstanding Local Businesses October 2015 Business Kāpiti Horowhenua, who organise and run the hugely successful... More... Kāpiti Food Fair on track to be bigger than last year October 2015 "Vendor sites at the Kāpiti Food Fair to be held on Saturday 5 Decembe... More... Kāpiti Coast Resident to Publish First Book at the Age of 96 October 2015 A 96 year old Kāpiti Coast resident, Ronald C. Fama, will have his deb... More... Kāpiti Council delighted with glowing building accreditation audit October 2015 The Kāpiti Council has passed a review of its accreditation as a Build... More... Kāpiti Mayoress Vicki Church succumbs to battle with cancer October 2015 Acting Mayor Mike Cardiff has thanked the community for their messages... More... Counsellors give during Mental Health Awareness Week October 2015 Counsellors around New Zealand are giving free counselling sessions to... More... Retirement Village Seminar for Kāpiti October 2015 A free public seminar takes place at the Kāpiti Community Centre next Thursday 15 October. There will be light refreshme... More... Kāpiti youth gets a chance in HELL October 2015 Jason Donovan of Kāpiti has just graduated from HELL Pizza's 'Active in Hell' initiative.Jason undertook six weeks o... More... Pink Ribbon Motorcycle Charity Ride to Tuatara October 2015 The 2015 Pink Ribbon Motorcycle Charity Ride is heading out to Tuatara... More... New APP to stop driver distraction September 2015 With the New Zealand Police this week cracking down on mobile phone driver distraction, a locally created app could help... More... Queen Elizabeth Park Champions Celebrated September 2015 At the AGM of the Friends of Queen Elizabeth Park on 24th August, we honoured with Life Membership, the dedication of tw... More... Strong Public Support for New Club Vista September 2015 Kāpiti residents showed their support for the new Club Vista on the Paraparaumu Beach waterfront with more than 250 sign... More... Public pressure sees change in tree policy September 2015 Kāpiti Council has confirmed that only the most significant indigenous trees will be protected in urban areas of Kāpiti ... More... Trade Aid opens Kāpiti Store September 2015 More... Kāpiti Run for Youth racing ahead September 2015 The Web Genius Kāpiti Run for Youth (KR4Y) is ticking away with a little over 200 registrations. "The target is to achi... More... Club Vista opens its doors to public September 2015 Club Vista the new home of the Kāpiti Club and Paraparaumu RSA on the Paraparaumu waterfront - is opening its doors on... More... Kāpiti Food Fair 2015 on track September 2015 The Kāpiti Food Fair 2015 looks set to be another huge success and already has over 100 vendor site bookings.Vendors... More... Town Centre costs queried September 2015 More... Historic Red House Cafe destroyed by fire July 2015 Firefighters were unable to save the Red House Cafe on State Highway 1 at Te Horo.Fire crews from Ōtaki and Te Horo were... More... Seats at Surf & Turf Kāpiti Style proving popular July 2015 If you have not bought your ticket to attend one of two lunches at Sur... More... Fallen Tree cuts Kāpiti power July 6, 2015 A power surge blew out meter boxes and appliances this morning when a tree fell on to 33,000 volt electricity lines just... More... Public meeting to discuss crime in Paekākāriki July 2015 More... Kāpiti's Burger King up for sale July 2015 Kāpiti's Burger King's takeaways outlet on the Paraparaumu main street is up for sale.The building went up in the 1990s ... More... Paraparaumu College students off the Vietnam and Cambodia July 2015 Five students from Paraparaumu College, have got together with their f... More... Transpower under fire for overhead wires June 2015 Destination WaikanaeKEEP WAIKANAE BEAUTIFUL!Four years ago Councillor Michael Scott had the vision to see that Trans... More... New air service a boost for Kāpiti Coast Airport June 2015 Regional airline Sounds Air will now be flying customers between Nelso... More... Kāpiti Council gives green light to Legal Highs June 2015 A motion that would effectively ban the sale of legal highs in Kāpiti ... More... Give a Little to help Nepal June 2015 The Rotary Club of Kāpiti has set up a Facebook Page at Give a Little for folks to make a contribution through the club ... More... Meeting looks to save Capital Connection June 2015 A public meeting was held at the Ōtaki railway station last week in a bid to save the Capital Connection which is under ... More... Norma McCallum honoured for community work June 2015 We are so delighted, Norma, that all your tireless work over 40 years for Waikanae has been recognised! Norma McCallum h... More... TECH EXPO Kāpiti Workshop registrations now open Students Leading the Way June 2015 Kāpiti Digital Leadership Forum Incorporated (KDLF) is delighted to an... More... Jill Lloyd elected to Community Board June 2015 This week Jill Lloyd, wife of the late Kāpiti Coast District councillor Tony Lloyd, won the by-election to fill a seat o... More... Queen Elizabeth Park Cycleway on track June 2015 Blessing gets cycleway underwayThe beginning of construction on the new Queen Elizabeth Park cycleway has been marked by... More... First of Wellingtons newest trains arrive June 2015 The first pair of two-car units from Wellington's new batch of Matangi trains arrived recently by boat from Korea (Sunda... More... Group Convenes to Save Capital Connection Palmerston North MP, Iain Lees-Galloway, lead a successful workshop in Ōtaki on Sunday in a further bid to save the Capi... More... Young Ocean Defenders March for Maui Dolphins Kāpiti Colleges 'Young Ocean Defenders' Group Walked 55km to raise awareness for the plight of the remaining 55 Maui Dol... More... QE Park Cycleway Takes Shape Kāpiti's Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Nigel Wilson said he was pleased to see the QEP Cycleway taking shape fo... More... Queen Elizabeth Park Cycleway route walkover In 2014 Greater Wellington Regional Council announced its intention to develop a cycleway through Queen Elizabeth Park t... More... Ōtaki Kite Festival 28 February-1 March 2015 Come and enjoy free, open-air, eco-friendly fun to be held on Ōtaki beach. Schools day - Fri 27th Feb, Public days Sat 2... More... In Memoriam-Alan Austrin 1989-2015 January 2015 In Memoriam Alan Austrin 1989-2015From: Kevin ClementsThere is nothing like a bout of pneumonia in the middle of summer... More... Paekākāriki man found dead at beach January 2015 The identity of a motorcyclist found dead on a beach this morning is as yet unknown.The body - believed to be that of a ... More... Kāpiti man in critical condition January 2015 A Kāpiti man is in a critical condition after a ute rolled in southern Wairarapa.Life Flight crew member Dave Gree... More... QUITLINE poised for surge in Quit calls While most New Zealanders will be taking a well-deserved break on New Year's Day, Quitline's Wellington office expects t... More... Kāpiti Run for Youth raises $20,702 for Kāpiti youth Kāpiti Run for Youth has wrapped up for another year after raising $20... More... Kāpiti commuters to get more park and ride at Paraparaumu Greater Wellington Regional Council has approved the purchase of a sub... More... March to Save condemned Beau December 2014 "Beau has been ordered to die on or about Thursday 18th December 2014 ....and we are calling the decision and the proces... More... Arrest in Waikanae serious assault investigation December 2014 Kāpiti-Mana Police have charged a 17 year old male with two charges of... More... Kāpiti top of the regional list for local road improvements December 2014 Kāpiti local road changes are the top priority for the region's transp... More... Serious assault in Waikanae December 2014 Kāpiti-Mana Police are investigating the serious assault of an elderly couple in Waikanae. The couple have been assaulte... More... Better Kāpiti says amalgamation offers significant benefits for Kāpiti residents December 2014 "Many Kāpiti residents and businesses will welcome an informed and rat... More... Sea Level Rise Report big news for Kāpiti Coast December 2014 Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has recognised findings of Parliam... More... Dead man identified on Paekākāriki Hill December 2014 Police have released name of the man found dead outside his car in suspicious circumstances on the Kāpiti Coast yesterda... More... MacLean Park Kiosk reopens December 2014 The MacLean Park Kiosk at Paraparaumu Beach, damaged by fire a year ago, has just reopened after a $72,000 restoration. ... More... Paekākāriki Hill Road investigation update December 2014 Police have worked today to secure and recover the body of a 32 year old male and a white Toyota Corolla vehicle on Paek... More... Kāpiti Food Fair ready to roll December 2014 "With a week to go before the Kāpiti Food Fair, everything is on-track to deliver a taste sensation and a wonderful day ... More... Paekākāriki a generous town November 2014 Paekākāriki placed in the Top 20 of the 2014 Oxfam Unwrapped Generosity List for 2014. Upper Moutere has defended its ti... More... Kāpiti Food Fair fully booked November 2014 Less than a month out from the Kāpiti Food Fair and vendor registrations have closed at 119 sites."We are super happ... More... Kāpiti Coast duo finalists in Welly Awards November 2014 Two of Kāpiti's most dedicated environmentalists have been named as finalists in the Environment section of the Wellingt... More... Waikanae's Cr Tony Lloyd dies after short illness November 2014 Popular Waikanae councillor Tony Lloyd has died on the weekend after a... More... Fracking practices under fire November 2014 Frack Free Kāpiti has made a hard hitting statement accusing Nova Energy of making dishonest and misleading claims of "p... More... Paekākāriki and Kāpiti Island's birdlife now heard all over Kāpiti November 2014 In a dramatic expansion of its reach, burgeoning local community radio... More... Kiwibank dig deep to help with School rebuild October 2014 Staff from Kiwibank Paraparaumu branch spent their day off gardening at Paraparaumu School.To help with the rebuild afte... More... Sign the Petition! Save your rights to a tea break! October 2014 The Government is currently trying to rush through a law to stop worke... More... Paekākāriki Community offended by slurs October 2014 Board Chair Jack McDonald says the Paekākāriki Community Board is taken aback and disappointed to see the slur... More... Kāpiti Mayor ties the knot October 2014 The Mayor of Kāpiti Coast District Council, Ross Church, married long term partner Vicki McCarthy on Saturday in the pre... More... Open Letter demands Access rethink October 2014 An open letter to Councillors Kāpiti Coast District Council, from Paul Curry a member of Ramp Equal Access Coalition Tea... More... Contracting Company Named Business of the Year October 2014 A successful Waikanae civil engineering company has been selected as t... More... Ultra-Fast Broadband expansion welcome news for Ōtaki October 2014 Ōtaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed news that Ōtaki is likely to be inclu... More... Young Kāpiti dancer WOWing her examiners October 2014 Performing in the World of WearableArt is normal daily routine for 11 year old Roseanna Lewis. This is her second year ... More... Historical Plaques unveiled at Waikanae Station October 2014 Greater Wellington regional councillor Paul Swain has officially opene... More... Dirty Politics author talking to Kāpiti's youth September 2014 CALLING ALL KAPITI YOUTH - HEAR NICKY HAGER SPEAK Thursday 18 Sep... More... Kāpiti Vaulters Ninth at World Championships September 2014 New Zealand's young vaulting stars from Kāpiti have finished a very credible ninth in the final of the team's competitio... More... Daffodil Day - a chance to say thank you for your help Today is Daffodil Day - 29 August 2014Daffodil Day is the Cancer Socie... More... Libby Hakaraia - Award finalist Ōtaki's Libby Hakaraia, Managing Director at Blue Bach Productions, has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious ... More... Candidate meeting in Kāpiti August 2014 More... Kāpiti Kruzers riding for the cause August 2014 Kāpiti Kruzers Fundraiser is on this Saturday 23 August. They're cycling for 3 hours to raise money for Paraparaumu Scho... More... Ōtaki River Now a Painting TOO August 2014 The annual review of progress on the Ōtaki River will be held Wednesday September 10, and this year there will be an art... More... Lets talk about divestment and ethical investments August 2014 Divestment workshop next week: Wednesday 20 August, 7pm at Kāpiti Coll... More... Calling all young people in Kāpiti! August 2014 KYS and the Youth Council have organised a youth political forum. This is your chance to be able to put any burning ques... More... Famous Kiwis get artistic for Daffodil Day August 2014 A group of well-known New Zealanders have created unique artworks for the Cancer Society's Daffodil Day as part of the A... More... Whitireia consistently a top achiever August 2014 A report released today by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) shows Whitireia is among New Zealand's top performing... More... Band-Aid funding cant cover cuts August 2014 National's new funding commitment to Porirua's Mana Recovery is welcome, but fails to meet the $430,000 funding gap left... More... Housing Matters to Animals too August 2014 Today, 13 August, animal advocacy organisation SAFE, with the help of actor Robyn Malcolm, launches its "Housing matters... More... Sexy Zen for Kāpiti Drivers August 2014 Here is a newsflash for Kāpiti drivers - There's a new way of driving in the Wellington Region the Sexy Zen way. And y... More... Reason for KCDC to flush July 2014 Social issues campaigner Dale Evans says the current council has not done enough to reduce debt and the introduction of ... More... KCDC Water Meter Charges For Renters Could Be Illegal Kāpiti Coast District Council, already under siege from a raft of lega... More... Cr Elliott to stand for Electra Trust District wide Councillor Jackie Elliott has announced she is standing as a candidate for the Electra Trust.Cr Elliot... More... Kāpiti carpool commuters get priority parking at Waikanae Station May 2014 Train commuters who share a ride to Waikanae Station can now get prior... More... Kāpiti 's Access Radio On The Move May 2014 After 18 years as a tenant at Aputa House in Mahara Place, Waikanae, Kāpiti's Coast Access Radio is on the move. Graeme ... More... Silver service at Z Kāpiti May 2014 Do you know the feeling when you see something totally odd while doing the most mundane thing, and your mind just doesn'... More... Commemorating the heaven and hell of the Pacific War May 2014 Heaven and Hell is the theme of this years' Memorial Day (the U.S.equi... More... Kāpiti Run for Youth Launches May 2014 Registrations for teams and individuals to take part in the Web Genius Kāpiti Run for Youth are open."We are hoping ... More... Kāpiti Children's Publisher releases 9th Title May 2014 After the successful Story Bridge project inspired by the stunning pic... More... Kiosk saved - victory for campaigner April 2014 Community campaigner Dale Evans enjoyed a significant victory this week when the Kāpiti Coast District Council formally ... More... Manas home ownership dream fading under National April 2014 The latest Harcourts' Marketwatch survey released today has shown that... More... Bore water assurances don't go down well April 2014 Kāpiti Council assurances that bore water is safe does not seem to have found favour with the public. There continue to ... More... 'Kronic' now stands for the Governments poor handling of Legal Highs says candidate April 2014 "The Government has dropped the ball when implementing the Psychoactiv... More... Kāpiti businesses bypassed for expressway work Waikanae nurseryman Gus Evans says he is disappointed local growers ha... More... Ancestral land in state of Grace... The Maori Land Court has ruled in favour of a small block of ancestral Waikanae land seized for the expressway to be set... More... Kāpiti Women's Centre training begins April 2014 Our new enrollment of Centre Worker Training for 2014 has begun.Volunteers are the heart and soul of Kāpiti Women's ... More... Clean up celebrates Sea Week March 2014 Everything from cigarette butts and fishing line to discarded clothing and plastic bottles. These were the finds of Kapi... More... Petition launched to save Kiosk March 2014 Community campaigner Dale Evans has launched a petition to save the Kiosk at Paraparaumu Beach.A KCDC staff report t... More... EPILEPSY NZS HUGE PURPLE DAY CHALLENGE! March 2014 March 26 is International Purple Day for Epilepsy, and Epilepsy New Zealand is doing its bit to ensure the day is celebr... More... Plunket says beware of bogus charity collectors March 2014 Plunket's Annual 'Bear Hug' Appeal kicks off next week which means tha... More... Take time out to be with your children says Save The Children... March 2014 This Sunday (March 2) is Children's Day and is a chance for our kids ... More... Plunket: Keep an eye out for kids on the roads January 2014 Plunket is urging people to keep an eye out for children as they head ... More... Official Opening of Bird Hide at QE Park January 2014 The official opening of the newly built Bird Hide in the Marine Wetlands is the result of a joint project between Greate... More... Broadband roll out hits a snag The Ultra Fast Broadband rollout aimed to connect 16,000 local customers in Raumati, Waikanae, Paraparaumu and Paekakari... More... Labour Ōtaki race looks to find Missing Link November 2013 The Ōtaki Electorate Labour nominee Jade Teki says there has been a gaping hole for Labour since the electorate turned B... More... New Councillor Blocked by CEO November 2013 "The previous Council's amendments to KCDC meeting rules have effectively blocked any chance to bring transparency and f... More... Expressway decision disappoints, but it's not over till it's over November 2013 The Supreme Court has declined to permit Save Kāpiti to appeal the Hig... More... Ōtaki Gorge produces supreme Business Winner November 2013 An IT company based in the Ōtaki Gorge has been selected as the Electra Business of the Year for Kāpiti and Horowhenua.I... More... What are WE going to do about the violence? November 2013 Kāpiti has had to deal with a great deal of violent behaviour in recent times, including two incidents that led to the d... More... Kāpiti District Council Taken to Court over Fluoridation November 2013 The Kāpiti Coast District Council is facing judicial review over its 2... More... Kids Can Cook Kitchen pays a visit to Waikanae November 2013 Over 140 children from the Te Aramoana Syndicate at Waikanae School ha... More... Pilot to Navigate towards Social Impact Bonds November 2013 Social problems with alcohol and drugs have been very much in the news recently, with the arrest of a Kāpiti woman for d... More... A Bumper Spring Party for Everyone October 2013 Paekākāriki will be abuzz with Spring fever this coming Saturday 2 November as the village's annual community party, the... More... Never leave children unsupervised in vehicles says Plunket October 2013 Plunket is reminding parents and caregivers not to leave children alon... More... Public meetings on Amalgamation to be held in Kāpiti November 2013 Residents and ratepayers are being invited to public meetings in the W... More... Kāpiti residents encouraged to dispose of unwanted TVs at drop off events October 2013 Residents in Kāpiti are being encouraged to drop off their unwanted TV... More... Stepping up to support local charities October 2013 News that community based youth services in the Kāpiti region like Kāpiti Youth Support and Youth Quest are under huge f... More... Will Wellington Boot or Give a Leg Up to Tourism in Kāpiti? October 2013 One of the candidates in the mayoral elections in Wellington, Jack Yan... More... Parenting Encouragement Programme October 2013 PARENTING ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAMMEin the Wellington DioceseINITIATIVES1. To build the confidence of Parents & Caregiv... More... Kāpiti Aquatic Centre Trust - award nominee September 2013 "The Kāpiti Aquatic Center Trust, was established in 2008 to help fund a new Aquatic facility in the Kāpiti region. The ... More... Kāpiti Coast Marina Proposal September 2013 Brandon Holman, one of the upcoming KCDC Election candidates, is wanting, if elected to undertake a feasibility study as... More... Worth making a HUHA about September 2013 More... Kāpiti Business Awards Entrants Challenged September 2013 Kāpiti entrants in this year's Electra Business Awards were challenged Wednesday night (4 September 2013) to ensure tha... More... Kāpiti Teens take action to unmask palm oil September 2013 Three local Year 10 girls are part of a nationwide movement to highlight the grim realities of tropical deforestation du... More... Schools clean up Kāpiti beaches September 2013 Five schools will be cleaning Kāpiti beaches on Tuesday 3 September as part of the Kāpiti PAK'nSAVE Beach Clean Up Day.... More... Expressway is on the slow road Save Kāpiti Inc has sought leave to appeal to the Supreme Court on the legality of the BOI's decision to grant consent t... More... Expressway decision gets mixed reaction August 2013 SAD DAY FOR KAPITISaveKāpiti are disappointed with the decision of the High Court appeal against the Board of Inquiry de... More... Samaritans of Wellington: Lending Their Ears For Nearly Fifty Years August 2013 Formed in 1965, Samaritans have been offering sympathetic, caring and ... More... NZTA Jumping the Gun on High Court Expressway appeal August 19, 2013 Anti Kāpiti expressway lobby group Save Kāpiti have expressed surprise... More... A Taste of France in Waikanae August 2013 Waikanae enjoyed a Taste of France with the recent Wine Auction and Long Lunch organised by the local branch of the Labo... More... New Ōtaki website launched August 2013 Ōtaki Labour's new website was launched this week by Annette King MP at a function attended by Labour Party members and ... More... Build the Dam says mayoral candidate August 2013 Mayoral candidate Jackie Elliott says the only negative reaction she has received in relation to building a Dam has come... More... 200 Turns 100 - 200 Square Hits 100 Sales August 2013 200 Square, New Zealand's first online real estate agency, is celebrating reaching 100 unconditional sales, several of w... More... Wellington Regional Council offices closed to public July 2013 Wellington Regional Council offices in Wakefield St remain closed to t... More... Elliott says building Kāpiti Dam is core business July 2013 "Water supply and waste water management are the core business of any ... More... A large 6.5 earthquake rattles Kāpiti 21 July Kāpiti was rattled, along with the rest of the region, by a 6.8 earthquake just after 5pm tonight.Aftershocks were conti... More... Roundabout is not Fair Play July 2013 The announcement by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) that the Otaihanga roundabout is for 'safety improvements' i... More... Great Comedy Debate July 13 More... Kāpiti first in the region for a new community fund July 2013 Nikau Foundation is establishing individual district funds to cater fo... More... Kāpiti Woman Nearly Impaled in Car Accident July 2013 A Milne Road resident is resting at home and thanking her lucky stars after a freak accident last Monday afternoon. ... More... IT companies merge to take on the world July 2013 Two well established Wellington region IT companies have joined forces to export their unique software to the global mar... More... Ask the cops the problem is budget cuts July 2013 It is a damning indictment of Anne Tolley that only six per cent of Police believe National's front line cuts and restru... More... Police release name of Raumati man killed on SH1 July 2013 Kāpiti-Mana Police have released the name of the pedestrian who died a... More... Massey University awards Honoraray Degree to Waikanae Veterinarian July 2013 Today (05 July) Waikanae based Dr David Bayvel, Chief Veterinary Advis... More... Closed for Good: BNZ shuts up shop for community projects in Kāpiti July 2013 On 4 September, nearly 5,500 BNZ employees will be getting stuck into ... More... Kāpiti laments the passing of Rosemary Barrington July 2013 Many tributes have flowed since the sudden death last week of Paekakar... More... Unscientific lines must be removed July 2013 Leading mayoral candidate, Jackie Elliott says KCDC face an estimated $250,000 in costs defending the first case against... More... Police pursuit policy in need of urgent review June 2013 In the wake of a spate of police chases which have resulted in a needl... More... Kāpiti Speakers' Corner in full swing June 2013 The Immigration Amendment Bill currently before Parliament was described as "hideous" at a recent Kāpiti Speakers' Corne... More... Thinning blue line result of Budget cuts National should take the blame for more than 200 police officers leaving the force over the last eight months, says Labo... More... Criminal checks arent a cost to be cut May 2013 Criminal background checks for people in positions of trust should not be treated as just another cost to be cut, says L... More... KCDC rethink pool ramp May 2013 An initial design for a removable ramp for the Coastlands Aquatic Centre's main pool is under way.This follows appro... More... Green buses not affected by temporary disruptions to Wellington bus services May 8, 2013 Mana and Newlands Coach Services are not affected by this week's disru... More... Call to retailers - stop selling drugs to our kids May 2013 Mana MP Kris Faafoi has called on local retailers to cease stocking an... More... Expressway Opponents use Kāpiti Speakers' Corner to boost legal challenge May 2013 Work on the MacKay's Crossing to Peka Peka Expressway can not proceed ... More... Te Horos Hyde Park Celebrates Revamp May 2013 Hyde Park Te Horo was abuzz this weekend as they celebrated their new look with an outdoor market, outdoor music and cro... More... Expressway decision goes to appeal May 2013 The game is not over. SaveKāpiti has today lodged an appeal against the decision of the Board of Inquiry into the MacKa... More... Kāpiti residents surveyed on Airport's future May 2013 Residents from Porirua, the Kāpiti Coast through to Levin have the chance to have their say on the direction of their lo... More... Speakers Corner: Brickbats fly at KCDC May 2013 The relaunched Kāpiti Speakers' Corner has seen its first protest group and the target has been the KCDC next door.... More... Elliott to stand for Electra Trust May 2013 Ōtaki Community Board member Jackie Elliott has announced her candidacy for the Electra Trust.Ms Elliott said there had ... More... Candidate questions quality of information given April 2013 Kāpiti Council candidate Jackie Elliott said she was disappointed at t... More... CRU set sail with painting donation... April 12, 2013 The Shona Moller Gallery at Paraparaumu Beach was packed on Friday night as guests came to bid and enjoy the auction of ... More... Shona Moller painting up for Auction April 2013 This Friday (12th) at 6pm they place to be for Kāpiti art lovers is the Shona Moller Gallery, 22 Marine Parade, Parapara... More... Kāpiti Speakers' Corner Launched.... April 7, 2013 The right to free speech was celebrated at the re-launch of Kāpiti Speakers' Corner at the weekend.After being summo... More... Crime down for a third year in a row April 2013 Ōtaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed new crime statistics that show a continuing fall in the crime rate. "The 2012 Centr... More... Kāpiti Motorbike recovered April 2013 As a result of information received from a person who was arrested on Saturday 23rd March in relation to the stolen moto... More... Sea rescue saves three lives off Kāpiti Island.... April 2013 Three divers were rescued off Kāpiti Island today in conditions that c... More... Elliott announces candidacy for District Wide Council seat March 2013 Kāpiti businesswoman Jackie Elliott says she will be a candidate for a... More... Vote clears way for public to have say on local government reform March 2013 Reform of the region's local government has moved a step closer with t... More... Kāpiti Council switches to bore water as river supply drops 15 March 2013 Kāpiti Council is now using a small amount of treated bore water to su... More... More... PUBLIC MEETING ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMALGAMATION March 2013 "What does a supercity mean for Kāpiti?" This issue will be addressed ... More... Logo questions remain unanswered March 2013 Community Board Member Jackie Elliott has raised a number of questions relating to a proposed new tourism logo for Kapit... More... Warrior Dash hits Queen Elizabeth Park March 2013 Organisers of the Warrior Dash, staged at QE Park, Paekākāriki on the weekend say they were well pleased with the turnou... More... High Rotary Awards for Sir Noel Robinson March 2013 A Valedictory address presented at the Rotary Club of Kāpiti, described the background for the presentation of two high ... More... Friday lunchtime forums at Mahara Gallery March 2013 Mahara Gallery are offering six Friday lunchtime forums with a great range of panelists on topics of broad socialand pol... More... Kāpiti Publisher Book Island goes international March 2013 Kāpiti Publisher Book Island is about to release first titles on the D... More... Public Speakers' Corner for Kāpiti February 2013 The Kāpiti Coast will again have its own version of Speakers' Corner at Hyde Park in London. Speakers' Corner sited... More... Council debt levels 'unaffordable and unsustainable' February 2013 Kāpiti Social issues campaigner and former Paraparaumu/Raumati Communi... More... Kāpiti Aquatic Centre under threat from Mainzeal collapse February 2013 The Kāpiti Coast District Council says it is stunned by the news of Aq... More... Kāpiti celebrates Waitangi Day February 2012 Large crowds turned out to celebrate Waitangi Day at the Whakarongotai Marae in Waikanae.After the powhiri and formal sp... More... Plunket: Keep an eye out for kids on the roads January 2013 Plunket is urging people to keep an eye out for children as they head ... More... Kāpiti singers have the X Factor January 2013 Hundreds of hopeful singers turned up to Kāpiti College today to audition for the New Zealand version of the hit show X ... More... Sad end for Whale at Paraparaumu Beach January 2013 The massive sperm whale which washed up on the Kāpiti Coast last night will be cut up into pieces today and buried at a ... More... Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board launches campaign against unauthorised tradespeople March 2013 Kāpiti homeowners are being warned today not to use unlicensed tradesp... More... Takahe Chick Naming Competition January 2013 Mitre 10 has a special new addition a precious Takahe chick from Mingi and Bellamy.Until 1948 Takahe were thought ... More... Puppet fun for all at Mahara January 2013 Pasta Arrabiata: A cooking show with strings attachedWhen:Saturday, January 5, 2013 11:00 am - 12:00 pmWhere:M... More... Birthright Ōtaki Big Dig 2013 on Saturday January 2013 When:Saturday, January 5, 2013 10:00 am - 1:00 pmWhere: Ōtaki BeachMarine Parade Ōtaki BeachCost:$5... More... Peanut Butter on the menu for Kāpiti January 2013 On Thursday the 10th of January Pic Crundlestein will be making toast for the people of Kāpiti. Where, he's not sure, bu... More... Te Horo Beach attracts summer crowds December 2012 Christmas came early to Te Horo Beach's Dixie St Park, on Sunday the 23rd, when over 70 residents celebrated the inaugu... More... Waikanae Lions Super Garden Trail a popular event December 2012 If you would like to experience some of Waikanae's most stunning garde... More... Kāpiti Coast water restrictions have started March 2013 Gardeners reaching for hoses and sprinklers during recent hot, dry weather have pushed water consumption in the district... More... Raumati Beach dairy liquor licence under threat from underage sales December 2012 Police will seek the cancellation of a Kāpiti Coast dairy's liquor lic... More... Controversial Retro Bar closed down December 2012 The controversial Retro Bar - described by police as one of the worst bars in the Wellington region - is set to shut for... More... $100,000 cannabis operation foiled by police December 2012 On Tuesday 18th December 2012 the Kāpiti Police Crime Control Unit (CCU) executed a planned drugs search warrant on a Wa... More... Surviving the Christmas shopping spree December 2012 Going shopping over the holiday period can be a bit like going into battle with retailers who use every sneaky scheme th... More... A resting time on Kāpiti Island December 2012 Ōtaki Police celebrated Christmas with a well deserved day off on Kāpiti Island this week.The 10 member force includ... More... Putting the heart in heartland: NZs most generous towns - Paekākāriki high on the list December 2012 By looking at the numbers and locations of gifts given through the Oxf... More... Paws for thought planning a road trip with pets December 2012 Now more than ever we consider our pets as family members, so when hea... More... Charity Walk fundraiser for Village Hall December 2012 Julie Perkins has announced a charity walk as a fundraiser for St Peters Village Hall in Paekākāriki. It will be on the ... More... Why are KCDC Paying NZTA's Bills Monday December 11 Today Waikanae Community Board will receive a report by KCDC's Bernie Goedhart recommending Kāpiti Council install no pa... More... Advice for taking the silly out of the season December 2012 Consumer NZ is on a mission to take the silly out of the season for consumers this year. Next week it is inviting Kiwis ... More... Graduating WelTec Engineer A Great Role Model to Others December 2012 Hard work and determination to succeed has meant a young Maori woman h... More... A cage, is a cage, is a cage. December 2012 Today the Minister of Primary Industries, David Carter, released the 2012 Layer Hen Code. Current cages, known as Batte... More... Dogs that attacked to be destroyed December 2012 Two dogs involved in last week's attack on two Ōtaki women are to be euthanized after their owner signed them over to th... More... Boxing to highlight Not for Sale December 2012 Aotearoa Is Not For Sale Wellington will present a live Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) boxing match at Midla... More... Warm Greater Wellington scheme hits $10 million mark November 2012 Over ten million dollars of support for home insulation and clean heat... More... SPCA National Appeal starts this week (Nov 5-11) November 2012 A family cat deliberately cut up in Timaru, a tethered pet goat stabbe... More... Low benefit of Expressway gets calls to scrap it November 2012 Labour is calling on the Government to pull the plug on the Mackays to... More... Kāpiti Police disappointed October 2012 Kāpiti Police are disappointed by the actions of some youths, after three out of control parties over the weekend.Office... More... So long Sel...Kāpiti character farewelled September 2012 Selly Hyde, one of Kāpiti's most notable citizens was farewelled yesterday at St Paul's Anglican Church in Paraparaumu.A... More... Hair raising driver crashes through window September 2012 Police presence at the Kāpiti Lights has been a common sight recently. Fortunately this time no one was hurt but the sho... More... Kāpiti PAKnSAVE to take part in ShakeOut September 2012 Kāpiti PAK'nSAVE is taking part in the New Zealand ShakeOut earthquake drill.ShakeOut has been organised by Civil De... More... Another youth killing in Kāpiti September 2012 Kāpiti Police are investigating the death of another young man in the Kāpiti Lights complex overnight.Officer in charge ... More... Man arrested and charged over Kāpiti killing September 2012 Kāpiti Police have arrested and charged a 22 year old man in connection with the death of 20 year old Sean Strongman-Lin... More... A Bumper Spring Party for Everyone September 2012 Leading local performers are helping the Kāpiti Coast celebrate Spring with a free community party in Paekākāriki, at a ... More... Kāpiti woman wins NZ$180,000 with secret lottery ticket September 2012 By Austin Weaver Choosing lottery numbers is a very personal d... More... Community Solutions - Boom time in Paekākāriki September 2012 Laurence Boomert offers an exciting view for the future and will be gi... More... Public meetings regarding Kāpiti's user-payers water plans August 2012 The Kāpiti Concerned Citizens group is holding two public meetings thi... More... Kāpiti couples Tie the Knot at Te Papa August 2012 Four Kāpiti couples have tied the knot at a traditional Thai Cultural Wedding ceremony held at Te Papa.In all, nine coup... More... Vandalism at local school August 2012 Waikanae School caretaker, Peter Larkin, says that when he arrives at school each morning he will never know what he wil... More... Public meeting on local government reform August 2012 Kāpiti residents and ratepayers are being encouraged to have their say on potential local government reform in the Welli... More... Kāpiti boy dies after assault August 2012 Izak Millanta, from Paraparaumu, has died surrounded by family and friends in Wellington Hospital.He had been on life su... More... Serious Assault in Coastlands - teenager on life support August 2012 Report by Peter CorlettFollowing a serious assault in the early ho... More... Paper Plus Coastlands named Group Bookshop of the Year August 2012 Local books and stationery store, Paper Plus Coastlands has been award... More... Admin costs could hike Water Meters charges August 2012 Comment from former KCDC Councillor, Roy BradburyI was speaking to a friend the other day, who had just come back from B... More... CapTel Captioned Phones for the Hearing Impaired August 2012 To those who can hear with ease, the thought of what life would be lik... More... Popular Waikanae Teacher On The Move August 2012 Popular Waikanae School teacher Martin Taylor is leaving teaching and a farewell assembly was held at Waikanae School on... More... Local Timber Design Award finalists showcase interior excellence, innovation, and sustainability August 2012 Six projects from Wellington, Kāpiti, and Carterton have been chosen a... More... Telecom encourages mobile switch for Kāpiti Telecom is encouraging customers in the Kāpiti region to switch mobile networks before the CDMA network closes at the en... More... Rainwater tanks important for emergency preparedness August 2012 A rainwater tank installed at home could save you a lot of grief in th... More... Get yellow, get creative, Daffodil Day is just around the corner August 2012 Daffodil Day, the Cancer Society's flagship fundraising day, is on 31 ... More... Convoy to Kāpiti looks to save Capital Connection Tony Ng reports A convoy of enraged Capital Connection patrons arrived at the Waikanae... More... Council in the spotlight at citizens public meeting... July 2012 A public meeting has been called by a citizens group to discuss the pe... More... Protest aims to donate $450million road money to Christchurch July 2012 More... A sign of the times - 'debt going through the roof' June 2012 Kāpiti personality Dale Evans says Council's debt is out of control an... More... Irate Kāpiti residents set to march to Parliament....more.... June 2012 Ask us First petition organiser Jackie Elliott has sent an invitaion t... More... Marines Memorial unveiled at Queen Elizabeth Park.... June 2012 A new Sailor's Memorial has been unveiled to about 600 people at a Mem... More... No mandate for water meters June 2012 Kāpiti Coast District Council has no Mandate for the installation of district wide water meters, and a rigged phone surv... More... Aquatic Centre more than a hole in the ground June 2012 After many years of planning and debate, Kāpiti's Coastlands Aquatic Centre is starting to emerge as a significant build... More... MP calls for Fair pay for Kāpiti carers April 8 MP for Mana Kris Faafoi this week joined care-workers from the Eldon Lodge Rest home in Kāpiti as they took strike actio... More... Sustainabilty show draws crowds despite weather.....more March 29 Over 6000 braved the elements to visit the annual Sustainable Home and... More... Council committee fails to deliver says petition organiser...... March 19 A high powered committee set up by the KCDC to work out a fair chargin... More... World Cup fans living the dream..... March 15 Eleven year old Kāpiti youngster Sean Terment made the most of his visit to Coastlands on Wednesday to see the World Rug... More... Taking the fast Lane.... March 7 Emergency services doctor Chris Lane took the fast track for a patient this morning with the Westpac Rescue helicopter l... More... The cup runneth over.... February 29 Kāpiti Council's plans to install water meters took a decided turn for the worse with revelations that Tauranga City is ... More... Unemployment figures reinforce need for Kāpiti economic development February 28 The Kāpiti Chamber of Commerce says that while increased local unemplo... More... Abandon the silos! 21 February Chief Executive of the Cancer Society, Dalton Kelly, today challenged stakeholders at a PHARMAC forum whether the time h... More... Invest in Your Relationships 19 February One of the most interesting aspects of wealth creation is that it is virtually impossible to do on your own.Put a pe... More... Turn Resolutions into Reality......more By Liz Koh A New Year, a new start and resolutions to get fit, lose weight and spend less. Every year it is the same story. The tro... More... Water Meters - savings equals price hike Kāpiti Coast Councillors heard that under the Tauranga water meter scheme reductions in water usage means water prices g... More... Wild west in Kāpiti December 10 Kāpiti police are investigating a drive-by shooting overnight. A man was shot at after two violent incidents in Parapara... More... Santa meets Blake at Coastlands.... December 10 Blake Murphy, 18 months young from Paraparaumu, gives Santa the Christmas gift message at Coastlands on Saturday... More... Christmas in the Skate Park December 8 The Kāpiti Coast Youth Council is launching Youth2U Live at MacLean Skate Park, Paraparaumu Beach Saturday 17 December f... More... An idle Mind - is a Dangerous Mind December 7 It is not a wonder more outrageous vandalism has not occurred in the past with regards to our youth. E.g. Aircraft vand... More... Enjoy the Christmas Gala at Nga Manu More... National Jandal Day December 1 They are called Flip-Flops in the UK and US, Thongs in Australia, Slip-Slops in South Africa and Sandals in Hawaii, but ... More... Kāpiti billboard provides boost for Winston December 1 Local identity Dale Evans gave a boost to the New Zealand First campaign with the aid of his billboard at the Paraparaum... More... Kāpiti gets new MP - Jan Logie....more Jan Logie is young, vibrant, energetic and driven and now she is an MP.Ms Logie was swept into Parliament on the wave of... More... Shorty St Star supports Mary Potter Hospice November 22 Lee Donoghue who stars on Kiwi soap Shortland St as Hunter McKay was the guest star at the Mary Potter Hospice fundraise... More... Incorrect car seat installation putting Kiwi kids in danger November 16 Many New Zealand parents are incorrectly using child car restraintsan... More... Satire: Kāpiti Promised Free Power November 16 Opinion: Aristophanes The following piece of well-timed satire appeared this week in the news site www.scoop.co.nzI... More... Next stage for Paraparaumu pathway News that work on the second and final stage of the pathway from Maclean Park along the Paraparaumu beachfront has start... More... Budget response - 'Imaginary jobs, real problems' The budget offers nothing of substance to the people of the Ōtaki elec... More... Intersection lights misguided says campaigner 16 May Roading campaigner Chris Glover says plans for lights at the intersection at Kāpiti and Rimu Roads in Paraparaumu is mis... More... Water cut to Ōtaki May 4 A major water pipe near construction work being undertaken in Ōtaki Main Street broke this morning resulting in a loss o... More... Raumati Pool re-opening delayed The re-opening of Raumati Swimming Pool has been delayed for approximately two weeks, Leisure & Open Space Asset Manager... More... Broadband roll-out plans under fire April 27 Kāpiti has one of the highest internet user rates in the country so the Government's proposed roll-out of services is un... More... Weak evidence offered for metering April 27 Ratepayers will foot the bill if water metering doesn't go according to plan and the Kāpiti Coast District Council's est... More... Water meters costly and unnecessary says KWAG 23 April The Kāpiti Coast District Council should drop its single-minded obsession with water meters and look at other ways to re... More... Fatal House Fire in Paraparaumu 13 April One woman has died and two young children are in serious condition from a house fire in Kāpiti.Shortly after midnight th... More... Health funding cuts will silence respected Kāpiti advocacy group 12 April A well respected and longstanding voice in the health sector for the K... More... More than $41 million in capital projects for Kāpiti 22 March The Draft Annual Plan proposed for the Kāpiti Coast District Council f... More... Water Treatment Plant open day well attended 22 March More than 50 people took advantage of the opportunity to learn more about water treatment when visiting the Waikanae Wat... More... Savings improve Raumati Beach CBD outcomes 21 March Significant savings on the tender for the Raumati Beach CBD stormwater upgrade have been partially applied to increasing... More... Muri Station to close from 30 April 21 March Muri Station, on the Kāpiti Line, will be closed indefinitely from the end of April, a decision made by Greater Wellingt... More... Self sufficiency author - key speaker at Home & Garden Show 16 March Self-sufficiency expert Carolann Murray will be one of the key worksho... More... Red Puppy Appeal Fundraising Event 14 March Come along and support the Foundation of the Blind Red Puppy Appeal in association with Sheryl Welby from Kāpiti Coast F... More... Classics for Christchurch 10 March Paekākāriki Memorial Hall, The Parade, Paekākāriki.2pm Sunday 13th MarchEntry by folding donation: Proceeds to t... More... Plunket: Keep kids safe on the roads 5 February Plunket is urging people to keep an eye out for children as they head back to school.As New Zealand's largest provider o... More... Localism and Water on Kāpiti menu July 26, 2018 Kāpiti Mayor K Gurunathan says the relationship between councils and Local Government NZ who act as their advocates to c... More...