Seniors

Kapiti Petanque Club – Sport for all ages March 24, 2025 How many people imagine Petanque being a game for the older population?  This could not be further from the truth.   Kapiti Petanque Club president… ...
‘Aunty Gabe’ Rikihana gone at 98 March 20, 2025 By Mishy Rikihana-Vieira Ōtaki lost one of its most remarkable citizens when Gabrielle Rikihana died peacefully aged 98 at her Waikanae home on March 2.… ...
Kapiti troubadour Steve McDonald back for Southwards Gig March 16, 2025 Many who attended the memorial variety concert for Sir Jon Trimmer at Southwards in May last year were surprised and amazed with the performance of… ...
Kapiti Health Group demand change – three Wellington region patients die waiting for treatment March 15, 2025 The Kapiti Health Advisory Group (KHAG) have organised a series of public meetings to drive up interest in a Polyclinic for the Kapiti Coast as… ...
Contractor appointed to build Te Ara Whetū – Waikanae Library March 14, 2025 The new library for Waikanae got a step closer this week with the appointment of construction company Naylor Love, reports Kāpiti Coast District Council. Darren… ...
Gear Jammers All Fired Up for Kapiti Classic Car Show March 12, 2025 This weekend sees the spectacular display of cars on the Kāpiti Coast with the All Fired Up Classic Car Show at Kāpiti Primary School. Open… ...

Kapiti Mayoral Musings March 12, 2025 Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow reflects on the week that was... Last week was an important one for Council as we approved our consultation about our… ...
Kapiti Council consults on the future of water services March 10, 2025 Kāpiti Coast residents are being asked for their views on one of the district’s biggest decisions in decades – who should manage the delivery of… ...
Kapiti Girl Up Group – Love Grace appeal March 7, 2025 Over the last three weeks the Paraparaumu College Girl Up group have collected handbags and products, and run a bake sale to raise money to… ...
Kapiti’s Nga Manu gets Rotary boost (March 6, 2025) Waikanae Rotary spokesman Steve Botica says Rotary is extremely grateful to the Community Board for providing a grant of $500 to assist covering the costs… ...
Kapiti health issues a symptom of central chops (March 5, 2025) The Kapiti Health Advisory Group (KHAG) addressed the Waikanae Community Board last night with a strategy to improve health facilities here on the Kapiti Coast.… ...
Parihaka – Kapiti WEA lessons for us all with Nicola Easthope and Paora Trim (February 26, 2025) Paora and Nicola will talk about their experience in bringing the lessons from Parihaka to the Kāpiti College community. The Parihaka talk is part of… ...
Kāpiti Coast mayor Janet Holborow seeks re-election (February 23, 2025) Janet Holborow, mayor of the Kāpiti Coast, is running for a second term in office, saying the council needs to keep the momentum going. A… ...
Rob the Builder – guest speaker at Otaki Rotunda AGM (February 23, 2025) Rob the Builder is the guest speaker at this year's Friends of the Ōtaki Rotunda Annual General Meeting. Heritage Builder Rob Tilbrook will be making… ...
John King Masters Pool – defending champions start well in Waikanae (February 22, 2025) Another top quality field has turned up for the prestigious John King Memorial Masters Pairs Pool tournament being played over the weekend at the Waikanae… ...
All aboard for Kapiti Express Model Train Show (February 21, 2025) The Kapiti Express Model Train Show 22 - 23 February is coming to the Memorial Hall in Waikanae   Show times are 10 - 5pm Saturday… ...
Kapiti student’s artwork has broad appeal (February 19, 2025) A Kapiti secondary student who only started painting two years ago, has been chosen by visitors toToi MAHARA Young Artists Exhibition as the winner of… ...
Kapiti Mayoral Musings (February 18, 2025) Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow reflects on the week that was... "The start of the year has already seen some major milestones with community projects across… ...
Kapiti Playhouse makes Nunsense (February 17, 2025) 'Nunsense' follows the crazy antics of five nuns from the Little Sisters of Hoboken convent. When their cook accidentally serves up some tainted soup, 52… ...
Kapiti – Revive and Thrive with Ron Tustin (February 14, 2025) Ron Tustin has had a career in public health working to prevent a range of health issues such as cancer and heart disease. For the… ...
Celebrating Kapiti Summer with Movies in the Park (February 14, 2025) Movies in the Park is back.  A superb way to see out a beautiful Kāpiti summer can be had by turning up to Movies in… ...
Love Grace Handbag Appeal in Kapiti (February 14, 2025) Grace Millanes’ name is known in most households around New Zealand. In 2018, she was tragically taken whilst on a Tinder date when visiting Aotearoa… ...
MSD Opens New Doors in Kāpiti with Focus on Accessibility (February 14, 2025) A new location for the Ministry of Social Development’s (MSD’s) Kāpiti Service Centre - closer to Paraparaumu’s public transport hub - will improve access and… ...
Waikanae East Emergency Response Practice (February 14, 2025) A Community Emergency Hub is a place for the community to gather and coordinate efforts to help each other during and after a disaster. Renee… ...
On the Green at Waikanae Bowling Club (February 10, 2025) By Rob Burrows Women’s Handicap Singles The draw is up on the noticeboard in the lobby and on the website. This will be a knockout… ...
Waikanae Scottish Country Dancing – all welcome (February 7, 2025) Waikanae Scottish Country Dance Club is running beginners' classes on Friday 9, 16 and 23 February, 7.00pm to 8.00pm at the Kapakapanui School hall in… ...
Hearing Help at hand with Resonate and ACC (February 6, 2025) New Zealand has a very proud history of hard workers. From forestry to fisheries, dairy farming to industrial manufacturing, and everything in between; we're as… ...
A Midsummer Night’s Dream for Kapiti (February 2, 2025) Four lovers embroiled in a quartet of folly, a badass Duke and Amazonian queen at loggerheads, a group of amateur thespians trying to escape an… ...
Otaki couple celebrate 70 years married (February 1, 2025) Otaki couple Alma and Arthur Ibbs have cut more wedding cakes than most people on the planet and they are still going strong after 70years.… ...