Kapiti Housing Trust to unlock affordable housing opportunities December 13, 2024 Yesterday’s signing of the trust deed for the Affordable Housing Trust - Kāpiti Housing Solutions marks the next step in Kāpiti Coast’s journey to providing… ...
Kapiti options for future-focused water services December 2, 2024 Kāpiti Coast District Council is exploring opportunities to retain three waters services (drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater) in-house or enter joint arrangements with councils to the north… ...
Community consultation for Horowhenua Water Service Delivery November 30, 2024 Horowhenua Council has voted to put forward three options for public consultation regarding the future of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services. This is in… ...
Kapiti Heritage fund recipients announced November 25, 2024 Kāpiti Coast District Council is supporting nine projects with grants to help landowners restore or take care of significant ecological sites in the district. The… ...
Kāpiti Expressway speed limit goes to 110 November 11, 2024 Some people may remember the Government campaign in trying to reduce crashes and deaths on the roads that read Speed Kills – Slow Down. More… ...
Kapiti Community say on alcohol licensing getting easier November 7, 2024 Recent changes to the alcohol laws have made it easier for communities to have a say on alcohol licence applications, and now people can sign… ...
Kapiti Water – In at the deep end October 8, 2024 Kāpiti Mayor Janet Holborow says whether we like it or not the future of water service delivery is going to change, with a stronger focus… ...
Last chance to vote in Fish & Game elections October 8, 2024 Licensed game-bird hunters and anglers have just days to vote in the Fish & Game elections. New Zealand’s 12 regional Fish & Game Councils are… ...
Council votes to keep Māori Ward September 5, 2024 Horowhenua District Council has decided to keep its Horowhenua (Māori) Ward. At Wednesday’s Council meeting iwi and hapū representatives spoke in favour of retaining the… ...Have your say on two important bylaws (August 8, 2024) Horowhenua District Council is seeking community feedback on two significant draft bylaws, the Proposed Public Places Bylaw 2024 and the Proposed Land Transport Bylaw 2024.… ...
Ngāti Raukawa have final say on Treaty claim (July 25, 2024) The final tangata whenua Treaty hearing was held this week on Raukawa Marae in Ōtaki. The Ngāti Raukawa confederation of iwi located in the Manawatū/Horowhenua/Kāpiti… ...
Kapiti being Snubbed by Region (July 19, 2024) By Gwynn Compton "Kāpiti should be included in talks around regional amalgamation and not shut out in the cold yet again, following the news that… ...
Kapiti Coastal adaptation report to be tabled (June 14, 2024) The independent Takutai Kāpiti Coastal Advisory Panel’s recommendations for coastal adaptation pathways will be tabled at a Kāpiti Coast District Council meeting on Thursday 20… ...
Electra Trustee Election completed (June 8, 2024) The 2024 ELECTRA Trustee Election has been completed with Neil Mackay and John Yeoman being comfortably returned along with newcomer Corey Kennett. The candidate who… ...
Kāpiti Council focused on debt reduction in LTP (June 4, 2024) Kāpiti Mayor Janet Holborow says prioritising the reduction of debt was the strongest message Council received leading into the Long-term Plan 2024–34 considerations. “A 17… ...
HDC Supports Joint Letter on Māori Wards (May 30, 2024) Mayor Bernie Wanden joined 51 Mayors and Chairs, and LGNZ in advocating for local decision-making regarding the imminent introduction of poll provisions on Māori Wards.… ...
Constables save man from burning car (May 30, 2024) Three constables were presented bravery awards by Mayor Janet Holborow at the Kapiti Council today. Mayor Holborow says the actions of the three constables were… ...
Finance Minister Willis at Kapiti breakfast (May 27, 2024) The Electra Business Breakfast is welcoming the Minister of Finance, Hon Nicola Willis hot on the heels of delivering her first budget on Thursday 30th May. She has been quoted… ...
Neil MacKay announces Electra Trust bid (May 9, 2024) Current Electra Trust member Neil MacKay has announced his candidacy for a return to the trust at the upcoming election. Mr MacKay says Electra is… ...
Electra Business and Innovation Awards celebrates 30 years (April 29, 2024) The recent opening of the Electra Business and Innovation Awards process drew a full house at Māoriland hub in Ōtaki. This is 30th year of… ...
Government tax on a tax brutal for Councils (April 3, 2024) The argument for either scrapping GST on rates or having the GST on rates returned to councils is alive and well. This year most councils… ...
Horowhenua Community urged to have their say on Long Term Plan (March 22, 2024) Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) sets the District’s direction for the next 20 years - outlining our activities and providing a long term focus for… ...
Greater Wellington reviewing councillor representation (March 11, 2024) Community views on whether Greater Wellington’s constituency arrangements are fair and effective are being sought to help inform Greater Wellington’s Representation Review. The six-yearly review… ...
Shared path over Waikanae River taking shape (March 1, 2024) This week contractors completed four of five crane lifts at the Waikanae Bridge on old State Highway 1. The clip-ons, made of lightweight composite materials,… ...
Pay Cut for lowest earners (February 14, 2024) The news was all bad for minimum wage earners as Stats NZ show they have an effective pay cut. NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff is calling… ...
History Panels dedicated at Waikanae Estuary (January 31, 2024) By Michael Moore Wild, wet and blustery weather, couldn't dampen the spirits of those attending the dedication of the Waitangi interpretive panels at the Waikanae… ...
Waikanae Bridge protest calls for action (January 22, 2024) Otaki MP Tim Costley addressed a crowd protesting the closure of the southern lane across the Waikanae Bridge which is planned to be in place… ...
Kāpiti opts for sinking lid on pokies (December 28, 2023) There will be no additional pokie machines added to those already in Kāpiti following the adoption of a sinking lid policy. Kāpiti Coast District Council… ...
Government has negotiated itself into a corner over ETS auction (December 13, 2023) If the coalition government wants a ‘strong and stable ETS’ (Emissions Trading Scheme), as the Minister for Climate Change has recently stated, the price of… ...
