June

Applications for the 2026/27 Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) are now open, offering around $23,000 in funding to support local arts and cultural projects across the Kāpiti Coast. Administered...

The 2026 Greener Neighbourhoods programme kicked off at the end of April, encouraging neighbourhood and community connection, local sustainability action, and resilience. Through the 6-month...

Getting our priorities right matters and we need your input to help shape our next Long-term Plan. Complete our online survey, join our webinar, or talk to us at one of our pop-ups or events to have...

Going cash-free is the next step in the development of contemporary library services for Kāpiti. Siren Deluxe, Manager Libraries, says this is an exciting year for Kāpiti Coast District Libraries with...

We’re nearing the completion of our updated districtwide stormwater flood model. This work is being progressed to ensure Council has robust, up-to-date flood hazard information to support its...

Community art is helping to transform the hoardings around Te Ara Whetū, the new library hub for Waikanae. Located in the heart of Mahara Place, the construction site hoardings provide a welcoming...

Marae are often among the first to respond during an emergency, operating as true pillars of support and places of community gathering. In the heart of Waikanae, Whakarongotai Marae is no...

Friday 12 June marked a significant milestone for the Kāpiti Coast celebrating 20 years of partnership to transform Pharazyn Reserve into a thriving natural habitat for native plants and...

Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Annual Plan and fees and charges adopted for 2026/27  Kāpiti Coast District Council has adopted its Annual Plan 2026/27 which sets rates and progresses activities for...

During autumn and winter, fallen leaves, wet weather and debris can quickly affect roads and stormwater drains. Regular road sweeping helps keep streets safer and cleaner while reducing the risk of...

Change is on the horizon for councils across Aotearoa, and it could have long-term implications for Kāpiti. We’d really like to hear what you think before any decisions are made, so please take a...

Kāpiti Coast landowners with heritage features on their properties are being invited to apply for financial support to protect and restore them for future generations.  The Heritage Fund, now open for...

Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow says Air Chathams decision to suspend flights between Paraparaumu and Auckland from 31 July is a major loss for the district.  “We understand this is a commercial...

Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow says should Central Government remove the ability for councils to appoint non-elected members with voting rights to its committees, Council’s Risk and Assurance,...

Water is one of our most essential services. Every day, our community depends on safe, clean drinking water for homes, schools, businesses, healthcare, firefighting and daily life. That’s why we’re...

Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow says it is encouraging to hear recognition of the importance of local voice and identity in Wellington Mayor Andrew Little’s speech on the future of local government...