July

Kāpiti Coast District Council has unanimously agreed to request that a single Kāpiti Unitary Authority option be included in the Wellington Regional Working Group’s Head Start proposal, following...

The Government is changing how local government operates across Aotearoa New Zealand. These changes aim to reduce duplication, improve efficiency, and help councils deliver better value for their...

Kāpiti Coast District Council and Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti have announced six successful recipients of the Māori Economic Development Grants Fund 2026/27. The contestable Fund, established in 2013,...

There's plenty to do in Kāpiti this week, whether it's checking out the new section of the Waikanae River trail or having your say on our Long-term Plan priorities and principles. This Sunday is the...

From 1 July 2026, we've made changes to our online systems to make it easier for you to contact us, complete forms, track requests, receive updates and make secure payments. Our online systems help us...

Kāpiti Coast District Council understands the delays to the new roundabout on Old SH1 between Waikanae and Peka Peka have been frustrating for road users, nearby residents and businesses.

Vandalism of Kāpiti Coast’s community halls, sports changing rooms, and public toilets is costing ratepayers between $120,000 and $160,000 every year, with Kāpiti Coast District Council spending...

As the Manager of Kāpiti Coast District Libraries I spend all day, every day, thinking about libraries. We have achieved many improvements for Kāpiti libraries over the years which I am genuinely...

As we celebrate Matariki, it’s a chance to pause, reflect and reconnect – with each other, our communities, and the stories that shape us.  Matariki, also known as the Pleiades star cluster, rises in...

When it comes to parks and recreation in the district, we definitely aren't playing around! It's been a busy season for our Parks and Playgrounds team with lots on the go, both big and small.  These...

The much-loved Kāpiti Coast Art Trail is returning in 2026 with new timing designed to make the most of Labour Weekend, inviting visitors to experience the region's vibrant creative community while...

Matariki, the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster, rises in mid-winter to signal the Māori new year and we have plenty of ways for you to keep warm as you celebrate. Kāpiti has shone...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has allocated $85,000 from the previous Government’s Better Off Fund towards a second round of its Community and Affordable Housing Seed Fund, supporting four local...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is taking a fresh look at how community spaces are planned and provided to make sure they continue to meet the needs of the district’s growing and changing...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is now recognised as a District Tourism Organisation (DTO). Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow says becoming a DTO will raise the district’s profile within the visitor...