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Everything Kāpiti is our weekly email update for Kāpiti residents. It's a convenient way to keep informed on Council activities, upcoming events and opportunities to get involved and give feedback.
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20 January 2026 | Beat the holiday boredom
How good are long weekends in Kāpiti? And we still have another before the summer is done!
Have your kids been completing our summer activity sheet? Don't forget to enter our giveaway to be in to win some cool prizes – there's two weeks to go and entries close on Sunday 1 February.
With school starting back soon it's a great time to tick off some odd jobs. Find out where your nearest community hub is, donate your old bikes to Bike Yard Kāpiti, or sign up for Learn to Swim!
Summer is still loading, so explore somewhere different, or sign up for something new.
13 January 2026 | A gusty new year
Happy New Year Kāpiti! The year is ticking along quickly already, but hopefully summer is here to stay a bit longer.
Make sure to get involved in all the fun activities we have on offer including our reading challenge, kids' summer activity sheet, and pool programmes, or enjoy our tracks and trails and join the Aotearoa Bike Challenge.
It's Wellington Anniversary this weekend, which means our libraries will be closed on Monday 19 January. Both Coastlands Aquatic Centre (CAC) and Waikanae Pool will be open from 8am–8pm and Ōtaki Pool 8am–6pm. There will be no Aquafit classes on Monday 19 January and the Plunge Cafe at CAC will also be closed.
The sun is shining so get out and enjoy summer, but make sure to keep yourself safe when exploring.
23 December 2025 | Meri Kirihimete from the Mayor
Welcome to our last edition of Everything Kāpiti for 2025! We hope you’ve enjoyed finding out about just some of the things Council delivers for our community as well as all the wonderful things you can do in the district.
While the festive season is a great time to relax and unwind, we’d also love you to help to reduce the extra 50,000 tonnes of waste that goes into New Zealand landfills at this time of the year and prepare your household for an extreme weather event or earthquake.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year, Everything Kāpiti will be back on 13 January.
16 December 2025 | Kāpiti bakers bring joy to the community
How good was the Christmas on the Coast Parade and Festival on Saturday! The sun was shining, people were smiling, and it was a great day for all ages. Make sure to check out some of the pics from the day.
But the Christmas cheer doesn't end there, so get involved in all Kāpiti has to offer this summer.
There's plenty for our kids to do with the summer kids activity sheet – download one from our website or pick one up from our pools and libraries. Follow the sparkle and check out the Christmas Lights Trail, or join our libraries in an epic summer reading adventure.
Kāpiti has lots of places and spaces to explore, so enjoy a Kāpiti Christmas – home is where the coast is.
9 December 2025 | Kāpiti welcomes NZ PGA Championship
What a fantastic event the Kāpiti Food Fair was on Saturday. The great turnout and variety of stallholders highlighted just some of the awesome things happening across our district.
Other events coming your way include Christmas on the Coast this Saturday, and Santa Splash at all our pools on Saturday 20 December. It's good news for golf lovers and Kāpiti alike, with the NZ PGA Championship coming to Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club in February next year.
Our fantastic construction crews will be taking a well-deserved break over the Christmas period. Make sure to check out the dates that construction pauses near you.
Summer is looking good for Kāpiti, so get amongst it, and enjoy our pools, parks, beaches, and libraries!
2 December 2025 | Our people and communities
Summer has officially arrived and there's plenty to do in the beautiful Kāpiti Coast. Check out some local art at one of our local galleries or library exhibits, or visit the new mural at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve. Golf for Good is a go at Mazengarb Reserve – the 18-hole mini golf course is a fun day out, but watch out for those bunkers.
Get your tickets for Kāpiti Food Fair this weekend, and enjoy live music, tasty food, and get some Christmas shopping done too. And speaking of Christmas, there's plenty of festive spirit to go around with Christmas on the Coast, our Low-sensory Christmas, and the Christmas Lights Trail.
Get out and enjoy a Kāpiti summer – home is where the coast is!
25 November 2025 | Summer zones incoming
It's been a busy week as we prepare for summer here on the coast. Summer zones are coming to beaches near you, so check out any changes, especially changes to dog zones. Our pools are also busy getting ready for summer with our lifeguards refreshing their skills.
There is plenty to do in the community too: soak up the beachy vibes at our coastal parks and playgrounds, find some festive cheer at Christmas on the Coast, or try some delicious food at the Kāpiti Food Fair.
18 November 2025 | Ōtaki shines at regional community awards
What a stunning weekend on the Coast! Our crews have been busy getting our much-loved Marine Gardens ready for the coming summer, with the splashpad now open, and the refreshed playground ready for tamariki (children) to explore.
This week we are celebrating our Kāpiti Good Sorts taking home gold at the Wellington Regional Airport Community Awards. We're also heading into the final week of Sustainable Spring, so be sure to check out the upcoming events.
And a friendly reminder from our friends at NZTA. There'll be further weekend closure on Transmission Gully this weekend on either the southbound or northbound lanes. Plan your trip and follow https://www.facebook.com/nztawgtn for updates.
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