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October 2023

Toi MAHARA now open!
30 October 2023
Toi MAHARA now open!
The new Kāpiti Coast District Gallery, Toi MAHARA opened last weekend amid celebrations held for founders, donors, artists and the Kāpiti community. Mayor Janet Holborow is thrilled with new gallery...
Cup of tea for your thoughts – councillors seeking views on district’s future
30 October 2023
Cup of tea for your thoughts – councillors seeking views on district’s future
Over the next four weeks Kāpiti Coast District councillors are inviting the community to share their views and aspirations for the district over a hot cuppa.  Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from...
Council votes to lower speed limit to 30km/h in Paekākāriki
30 October 2023
Council votes to lower speed limit to 30km/h in Paekākāriki
Kāpiti Coast District Council voted at its 26 October meeting to lower the speed limit across the whole of Paekākāriki to 30km/h as part of the district’s first Speed Management Plan.  Kāpiti Mayor...
Annual Report reflects a year of steady progress and focus on resilience
27 October 2023
Annual Report reflects a year of steady progress and focus on resilience
The Kāpiti Coast District Council Annual Report for 2022/23 was adopted by Council on 26 October.  This is the second annual report in line with year two of Council’s Long-term Plan 2021–2041.  Mayor...
Property values up in latest Kāpiti revaluation
26 October 2023 | Your Council
Property values up in latest Kāpiti revaluation
Residential property values have risen across the Kāpiti Coast district in the last three years by an average of 12 percent according to the latest revaluation by Quotable Value (QV).  This compares...
Grant progresses food and beverage opportunities in Kāpiti Coast
25 October 2023
Grant progresses food and beverage opportunities in Kāpiti Coast
Kāpiti Coast District Council has injected $50,000 towards progressing local food and beverage economic opportunities via a grant to The Bond Store. Kāpiti Coast District Councillor Liz Koh says the...
“Low mow” trial to reduce costs and emissions
24 October 2023
“Low mow” trial to reduce costs and emissions
A new sustainable meadow will sprout in Raumati this spring as part of a trial to find new ways of managing open space on the Kāpiti Coast.   Kāpiti Coast District Council will replace the grass on...
Older Persons’ Housing Review moves to next stage
20 October 2023
Older Persons’ Housing Review moves to next stage
Options for improving the way Kāpiti Coast District Council manages its housing portfolio for older people will be considered next, following a report back to councillors on part one of a two-stage...
Kāpiti Coast’s rich heritage part of regional festival
20 October 2023
Kāpiti Coast’s rich heritage part of regional festival
Kāpiti Coast’s rich heritage is on show as part of the Wellington Heritage Festival which runs from 23 October – 5 November. Kāpiti Coast District Mayor Janet Holborow is delighted that local...
Council decides Easter Sunday trading in Kāpiti allowed to continue
10 October 2023
Council decides Easter Sunday trading in Kāpiti allowed to continue
Kāpiti Coast District shops will be allowed to continue trading on Easter Sunday, following a Council decision today. Mayor Janet Holborow said Council had reviewed the policy as it is required to do...
Council adopts ‘age-friendly approach’ for Kāpiti
09 October 2023
Council adopts ‘age-friendly approach’ for Kāpiti
The needs, aspirations, and contributions of older people in Kāpiti will be better supported and recognised with Kāpiti Coast District Council’s adoption of an ‘age-friendly approach’, says Mayor...
Minister accepts rezoning of Otaihanga land block for housing
05 October 2023
Minister accepts rezoning of Otaihanga land block for housing
Environment Minister David Parker has ruled that an 18 hectare block of land in Otaihanga should be rezoned from ‘rural lifestyle’ to ‘general residential’ under the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s...