Service status

In recent times, the Kāpiti Coast District has experienced increasingly regular and significant weather events. This page will keep our community updated on what's happening with our services due to maintenance or through weather events, from road closures to communities and facilities impacted, and what to do if you need to report incidents or events, or need help. 

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MetService weather warnings

  • See MetService Severe weather for further information. 
  • Now's a great time to clear your gutters and spouting of leaves!

Note: we share MetService weather warnings, but not weather watches. See MetService Weather warnings and watches for how these differ.


Sandbags

Sandbags, sand and empty bags are available for anyone living in flood-prone areas. You can collect these from the Council depot at 25 Fytfield Place, Paraparaumu.


Road updates

Roadworks

As part of our Ōtaki wastewater upgrade, we’re laying 2.7 kilometres of new wastewater pipe along Aotaki Street and Mill Road to the Old State Highway. 

Traffic management will be in place at various times while this important work is completed. Thanks for your patience. Read more about this major infrastructure upgrade for Ōtaki.  

See our upcoming chipseal resurfacing schedule. This work is to be completed during January–March 2025. All work is dependent on weather and the availability of construction resource. Traffic control will be in place – please follow the direction of site crews.

Road closures


Works

Damaged sections of the footpath, kerb and channel are to be replaced with a new (1.8m wide) footpath.

Approved working hours

Dayworks [Mon – Fri]  [7:30am to 6:00pm]   
 
If we can’t start these renewal works within the above dates because of poor weather or unforeseen circumstances, we will work to reschedule within the next 90 days.

We will be doing all we can to minimise any inconvenience to households and road users. 
Thank you in advance for your co-operation and patience. Our aim is to get the job done as quickly and efficiently as possible to minimise disruption.


Traffic management

  • Sections of footpath will be closed while works are undertaken.
  • Pedestrians will be required to cross the road and use the footpath on the opposite side.
  • Construction vehicles will be parked along the kerbside next to the footpath being renewed.
  • Parking will be restricted on both sides of the road to allow for vehicles pass the worksite safely.
  • Residents may experience restrictions on accessing their driveways while work is undertaken outside their property.
  • A priority give way will be used where the is not enough space to allow vehicles to pass in both directions safely.
  • Rubbish collections will continue as normal 

Parking 

To keep everyone safe please ensure your vehicle(s) are parked well clear of the worksite.  You can park in your garage or on your property. We will be undertaking these works in stages, starting at the western end of Andrew Street and moving east from #52 east to #28 , and then from #57 to #31.  No parking around the works area will be available while works are in progress. 

If a Driveway crossing or kerb and channel is being renewed, access will be restricted. The Site Supervisor will liaise with you to ensure access and timing is suitable. 

The Te Ara Tu Alliance will be doing this work for Kapiti Coast District Council.

If you require any additional information, please contact:


Site Supervisor Project Manager 
Harold Paul  Te Ara Tu Alliance 
Mob 021 027 37643

Project Manger
Ken Zuo 
Te Ara Tu Alliance
Mob 021 075 4337
 


 

From 9 July to 21 August 2025 the footpath from 131–187 Matai Road will be under shoulder closure and the pedestrians will be diverted to the footpath on the other side of the road where possible.

Please avoid parking or walking on the western side of 1-157 Matai Road during the works and please take care driving through the area.

The less interruptions to let traffic through, the sooner the construction will be complete allowing full opening of the road to normal traffic. 


Parks and reserves

None at this time.

From Monday 4 August, a rabbit control operation will take place at Otaraua Park, undertaken by Greater Wellington Regional Council and Kāpiti Coast District Council.

Pindone poison applied to carrot and dyed green will be applied directly to the ground within fence exclusion areas. This will help protect native plants in this sensitive environment.

Dogs must be on lead. Stay on tracks and avoid bait or carcasses. Signs will be at entry points and on the exclusion fencing.

From Monday 4 August, a rabbit control operation will take place at Prarazyn Reserve, undertaken by Greater Wellington Regional Council and Kāpiti Coast District Council. 

Pindone poison applied to carrot and dyed green will be applied directly to the ground within fence exclusion areas. This will help protect native plants in this sensitive environment.

Dogs must be on lead. Stay on tracks and avoid bait or carcasses. Signs will be at entry points and on the exclusion fencing.


Tracks and trails

Closure

No current closures.


Beach access

Closure

No current closures.

Partial closures

No current closures.


Facilities

Ōtaki Pool
Closed from 6pm Monday 18 August due to staff shortages.

Waikanae service centre
Our Waikanae service centre will be closed from 10.30am–12.30pm, Tuesday 19 August. 

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Our Paraparaumu and Ōtaki service centres will be able to help you if you need urgent assistance during this time. 

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