May

The Greener Neighbourhoods’ reboot has kicked off for 2025. The programme connects groups of households as they develop and implement a sustainability project, with Council staff on hand to provide...

Managing waste is a challenge, but sending it to the tip isn’t always the best solution, particularly for organic waste. When food and garden waste goes to landfill, it rots and produces methane, a...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has formally endorsed the work of the Kāpiti Health Advisory Group’s (KHAG) for its efforts to secure better access to health services for the local community. Mayor...

Kāpiti Coast District Council invites residents, businesses, community groups, environmental organisations and partners to provide feedback on its draft Emissions Reduction Strategy. Councillor Sophie...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has adopted its annual plan and set rates for the coming year, with a focus on sticking to the long-term objective of building a resilient future for the Kāpiti Coast.

An independent draft report raising safety concerns about the condition of the Waikanae skatepark has prompted the Kāpiti Coast District Council to close it from today.

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Kāpiti Coast residents will continue to have their water services delivered by the District Council, in keeping with the strong community support for this model shared during the Council’s recent...

One of Kāpiti Coast’s most celebrated cultural organisations won a prestigious award at the Cannes World Film Festival earlier this week.

Our district experienced an eye-watering 60mm of rain over a 24-hour period in the weekend. Council spends about $1.5 million a year on stormwater pipe and open drain maintenance as well as sump...

Our newest AquaFit instructor, Pip, is a familiar face to our regular pool users in Ōtaki; a few years ago she moved to Kāpiti to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren, and some will recognise...

Our Council makes decisions on behalf of the Kāpiti Coast community every day. Some are small and of little or no interest to most people. Others matter a lot to a lot of people. Your feedback is very...

Grant funding for projects that reduce waste going to landfill is open for applications, with initiatives aimed at building and organic waste prioritised.

Staff at Kāpiti Coast District Council are the first line of defence for managing civil defence emergencies in the Kāpiti district. To ensure staff are match fit and ready to respond, they train for...

Thanks to everyone who attended our first community drop-in session on our updated flood maps on Saturday. It proved very popular and we appreciated your patience as we answered your questions.

The New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA) was established in 2011 as a collective borrowing vehicle for the local government sector and offers guaranteed access to funding at least cost...

Enjoying the beach is part of what’s great about living in Kāpiti. But it’s harder for some of our whānau to access our beaches than for others. Disabled people, the elderly, and even people pushing...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has been a forerunner on reporting its corporate greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) and have released the latest emissions inventory report.

Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking feedback on its draft flood maps and models to make sure the community have input prior to them being finalised.

In the face of some wet and wild weather last week, it's a good time to check you have an emergency plan and supplies for when disaster strikes.

A record number of Kāpiti Coast businesses have been announced as finalists in the 2025 Gold Awards, which showcase inspiring businesses in the Greater Wellington Region. Council and the Economic...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking new initiatives that will help bring exciting arts events to life. Council’s Arts Sustainability Fund has $17,700 available to help establish new and...