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22 October 2024 | Congratulations to our two Recreation Award finalists
The long weekend is in sight, and rain or shine, we hope everyone can take some time to recharge, relax, and reconnect with family and whānau. That includes our hard-working frontline staff. All our libraries will be closed on Monday, along with our service centres, but you can still contact our afterhours call centre for any urgent enquiries on 0800 486 486. Check out our website for opening hours for our pools and transfer stations.
15 October 2024 | What "fast-track consenting" means for us
The aurora australis once again delighted many across our district on Friday, perhaps as a farewell to the school holidays – it was great to see so many of you out enjoying what our pools and libraries had to offer.
We're on the countdown to the Kāpiti Coast Art Trail, which is less than a month away, so time to get planning! This week we're shining the spotlight on what Raumati will be offering. Wherever you live, you can plan your trail online to make sure you don't miss out on your favourites or the chance to discover something new.
8 October 2024 | Creativity unleashed these school holidays
We're past the halfway mark of the school holidays but that doesn't mean the fun is over! Read on for what's on this week – there's something for everyone. And time's running out to sign up for the Otaki TRY – as well as getting fit and having fun you can also train for free at Ōtaki pool leading up to the event on 27 October.
Tell us what you think about Everything Kāpiti and go in the draw to win an emergency grab bag. Complete the online survey by Monday 14 October – we'd love to hear what you think!
1 October 2024 | Economic development moving forward in Kāpiti
Longer days are here at last, and so are the school holidays. But fear not parents and caregivers, we have a bumper programme of events lined up at our pools and libraries to keep the kids captivated. It’s also a good time to practice for the Ōtaki Try coming up on 27 October – register today and your pool entry is free!
Tell us what you think about Everything Kāpiti and go in the draw to win an emergency grab bag. Complete the online survey by Monday 14 October – we'd love to hear what you think!
24 September 2024 | Affordable housing trustees appointed
We're coming to the end of another wet winter, and summer's just around the corner – it must be, as daylight saving starts this Sunday! Remember to "spring" your clocks forward one hour as you go to bed Saturday night – and it's a great opportunity to test your smoke alarms, and refresh your emergency water supplies, too.
17 September 2024 | Waste not, want not this Sustainable September!
Nau mai ki te wiki o te reo Māori! It’s Māori Language Week, running from 14–21 September, and this year's theme is ‘Ake ake ake – A Forever Language’. Keen to get involved and level up your kupu (word) knowledge? Join in the events at Kāpiti Coast District Libraries this week and throughout Mahuru Māori. Kia mau ki te tokanga nui-a-noho | There is no place like home.
10 September 2024 | Minister gets the local water done well treatment
Did you know more than three quarters of our capital spend in 2024/25 will go towards roads, water and coastal infrastructure? Perhaps that's why you're finding Kāpiti a brighter shade of orange this spring – it's all the high-vis vests throughout the district working on significant improvements!
This week, pop in to see the concept designs for Te Ara Whetū, our new Waikanae Library, and take our quick survey and have your say on our Representation Review consultation closing on Thursday.
3 September 2024 | Celebrating our humble heroes
A massive ngā mihi (congratulations) to the winners of the Kāpiti Good Sorts and Community Awards! The humble heroes of our community were recognised for their hard work at a ceremony held last week. It's always a highlight of the year to see the people who work tirelessly in our communities acknowledged for all their hard mahi (work).
Today marks the beginning of Mahuru Māori, a challenge to use te reo Māori during the month of Mahuru (the fourth lunar month of the Māori year). You can have a go whether you're a fluent speaker or just learning – check out the Mahuru Maori website for ideas and to join the challenge.
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