May

Kāpiti Coast District Council has received their rates affordability report that will play a key role in shaping the district’s next Long-term Plan.  The Infometrics study was commissioned earlier...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is welcoming the appointment of Councillor Steve Botica to Local Government New Zealand’s Responsive and Accountable Local Government System Advocacy Reference...

Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow says local decision-making must not be lost as the Government pushes councils to reshape how services are delivered. The Government has given councils three months to...

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 has awarded funding to 37 local groups to support a diverse range of community-focused and creative projects across the district for 2025/26  The recipients were selected...

Poor or improper pruning or trimming can cause issues by introducing disease or weakening the tree’s structure. If you’re unfamiliar with the type of tree, trimming at the wrong time or place can mean...

Kate is one of 30 young people from across the Kāpiti Coast district enjoying new careers thanks to Council’s Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) Community Employment Programme.

Building a resilient future for Kāpiti is our priority. This week read about our mahi to reduce flooding and increase the resilience of the Waikanae River Trail, the installation of a large stormwater...

Rates pay for everyday costs that benefit everyone. From the roads we drive on, the water services we rely on, and the facilities that contribute to making Kāpiti the place we love to call home....

The construction of Te Ara Whetū, the new library hub for Waikanae on the Kāpiti Coast, is implementing industry-leading sustainability practices that place environmental responsibility at the heart...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has rejected claims it supports the closure of Kāpiti Coast Airport, reaffirming its long-standing support for retaining air services in the district, regardless of who...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is rolling out the final phase of 30km/h variable speed limits around schools, with new sign installations and updates to some existing zones at ten locations across the...

You might have noticed a growing trend around the country: young people riding electric motorbikes through parks, reserves, and even playground areas. These bikes are fast, powerful, and fun - but...

You might hear Council talk about its Long-term Plan and Annual Plans and wonder what they actually mean for you as a ratepayer. These plans are important strategic documents that help us plan, guide...

Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Annual Plan 2026/27 will progress activities for 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 as outlined in Year 3 of the Long-term Plan 2024-34.  Kāpiti Coast District Mayor Janet...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is considering its options following the Government’s decision to fast-track plans to simplify local government. Mayor Janet Holborow says the Council’s focus is on...

This year marks a very special milestone: 20 years since New Zealand Sign Language became an official language of Aotearoa New Zealand. New Zealand Sign Language Week is a time to celebrate NZSL,...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking feedback on its draft Emissions Reduction Plan that aims to cut the district's greenhouse gas emissions as part of Council's goal of a ‘net zero’ emissions by...

Applications open today for a new round of contestable seed funding. $85,000 is available through the Community and Affordable Housing Seed Fund which is funded from the previous government’s Better...