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Put your hand up to help shape the future of Kāpiti at this year's local elections! Nominations open 4 July, check out the 2025 Candidate Information Handbook for info.

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Dog registrations

It’s time to register your dog for the coming year. With over 8,000 dogs in Kāpiti, processing registrations is a big task, and your early payment really helps.

Register your Kāpiti kurī

Waikanae Park (4)

Waikanae Park refresh

We're creating a concept plan for a new skatepark and playground, and we’d love to hear your ideas. What would make this space safe, fun, and the ultimate local hangout?

Share your ideas

Vote 2025

Enrol to vote

Local elections are taking place this year! You have until 11 July to make sure you are on the right roll for you.

Care about Kāpiti. Get enrolled!

Otaki Blueprint (1)

Ōtaki infrastructure

Ōtaki is in the middle of a major, once-in-a-generation investment in upgrading some of its infrastructure. Ngā mihi for your patience as we build a stronger, more resilient Ōtaki.

Check out what is going on

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Splashing good fun!

Grab your togs and towels and make a SPLASH at our Aquatics facilities! Join in the fun of Aquafit, swim lessons, swimming laps or water play.

Dog Registration Small Fluffy Tan Dog On Paraparaumu Beach At Sunset With Stick

Waikanae Park (4)

Otaki Blueprint (1)

Aquatics Facilities Children Playing In Shallow Pool

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Property, housing and rates

We've pulled together information on rates, building and resource consents, our role in housing, and how you can improve your home's warmth and...

Annual Plan 2025/26

Our Annual Plan for the 2025/26 financial year sticks to the strategy set out in our current Long-term Plan (LTP), with minor changes made to adjust...

Vision Kāpiti 2060

Together, we're shaping a districtwide vision to guide planning for decades to come, so we can enable Kāpiti to grow in a way that is sustainable and...

We value your input on projects, strategies, and bylaws that impact our community. Here, you'll also discover public notices and have the opportunity...

Councillors' hub

Keep updated on the mahi your elected representatives are doing to make sure our Council’s operations deliver the things that matter most to you, our...

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What’s on this week?

Tue 22 July 6.30pm

Community Board meeting

Waikanae – meeting at Waikanae Beach Hall, 24 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach. See agenda.

Tue 22 July at 7pm

Community Board meeting

Ōtaki - meeting at Ōtaki Memorial Hall, next to the library on Main Street. See agenda.

Thu 24 July at 9.30am

Committee Meeting

Social Sustainability Committee – see agenda and livestream link.

Thu 24 July 1.30pm

Committee meeting

Strategy, Operations and Finance Committee – see agenda and livestream link.

Tue 15 July at 7pm

Community Board meeting

Raumati - meeting at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, 34A Raumati Road Raumati Beach. See agenda.

Sat Jul 19 | 10- 11am and 2-3pm

Candidate information session

Care about Kāpiti? Stand and shape the future of Kāpiti at this year's local elections!

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Blue Bluff reopens!

11 Jul 2025 | Work updates

Blue Bluff reopens!

Almost five years after being closed following two slips, Ōtaki Gorge Road at Blue Bluff is now open.

Major event strategy delivers a $6.7 million boost for Kāpiti Coast

11 Jul 2025 | Our community

Major event strategy delivers a $6.7 million boost for Kāpiti Coast

Major Events Fund delivered an exceptional return for the year 2024/25, with $6.7 million injected into the local economy from $200,000 of investment.

This week in Kāpiti – all you need to know

This week in Kāpiti – all you need to know

Get the latest on what’s happening in our district – Everything Kāpiti is your weekly local news update, out now.

Opening the books on our library

Opening the books on our library

The end of financial year is an opportunity to tally and tabulate, and while our libraries might be known for words, we love sharing the numbers as well.

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