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Representation review
We’re seeking feedback from our community on our initial proposal for a new Council structure. Have we got the number of councillors, community...
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...
Vision Kāpiti
Vision Kāpiti is about uncovering what matters most to our community, what change people want to see, and understanding people’s aspirations for how...
Long-term Plan 2024–34
Our Long-term Plan (LTP) lays out the mahi (work) we plan to do over the next 10 years and how we’ll pay for it. Importantly, the LTP sets out the...
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Museum and Heritage Development

See criteria and apply for funding for projects that showcase our rich heritage.

Fri 19 Jul–Fri 20 Sep
Art exhibition

Te Wā o Puanga – weaving display on at the Ōtaki Library. 

13–26 Sep
Art exhibition

Unique Expressions: Shed Project – at the Roderick and Gillian Deane Art Space, Paraparaumu Library

Fri 13 Sep
Toiletries/Cleaner workshop

With Figgy & Co and The Rubbish Trip – register now. Part of our Sustainable September series.

Sat 4 Sep 10–11am
Love your compost

Introduction to composting – register now. Part of our Sustainable September series.

Sat 14 Sep 10–11am
Mahuru Māori te reo drop-in

At Ōtaki Library – Beginners welcome in this informal group session. 

Sat 14 Sep 12–1pm
Mahuru Māori te reo drop-in

At Waikanae Library – Beginners welcome in this informal group session. 

Sat 14 Sep 2–3pm
Mahuru Māori te reo drop-in

At Paraparaumu Library – Beginners welcome in this informal group session. 

Sun 15 Sep 9.30am–12.30pm
Make seed cards

Paperscape: Make seed cards from harakeke paper– register now. Part of our Sustainable September series. 

Sun 15 Sep 10am–1pm
Raumati South Repair Cafe

Raumati South Memorial Hall– see event details. Part of our Sustainable September series. 

Sun 15 Sep 1–2pm
Food forest workshop

Hannah Zwartz: Food forest design (and how to apply it to your backyard)– register now. Part of our Sustainable September series. 

Sun 15 Sep 2.30–3.30pm
Gardening from scratch

Hannah Zwartz: Turning your lawn into a productive garden – register now. Part of our Sustainable September series. 

Mon 16 Sep 3.30–4.30pm
Mahuru Māori Ukulele waiata

At Ōtaki Library. BYO ukulele or use one of ours.

Thu 17 Sep 9.30am
Committee meeting

Grants Allocation Committee (Heritage Fund) – see agenda and livestream link.

Tue 8 Oct 9.30am
Council briefing

Representation Review 2024 – representation proposal submissions – see livestream link.

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Climate action: taking positive steps for a better future
11 Sep 2024
Climate action: taking positive steps for a better future
Want to be help fight climate change, but don’t know where to start? Kei a koe te kaha Kāpiti: you’ve got what it takes! We all face challenges to making change, but every small action helps. We've...
Kāpiti Mayor echoes public transport funding concerns
11 Sep 2024 | Your Council
Kāpiti Mayor echoes public transport funding concerns
Kāpiti Coast District Mayor Janet Holborow says she shares the Greater Wellington Regional Council’s (GW) concerns about the reduction in the Government’s public transport investment. The Government’s...
Kāpiti know-how: essential tips for new locals
10 Sep 2024 | Our community
Kāpiti know-how: essential tips for new locals
Welcome to the beautiful Kāpiti Coast! Whether you’ve moved here recently or feel like an old hand, check out our checklist of how we do things a little differently in Kāpiti (and why!). 1. Know your...
Council shares concept plans for Te Ara Whetū
06 Sep 2024 | Work updates
Council shares concept plans for Te Ara Whetū
Kāpiti Coast District Council is opening the doors of the old Waikanae library to show the community how it’ll be transformed into Te Ara Whetū. People are invited to drop in during the week of Monday...
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