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September

Councils deserve better than election-year limbo
Councils deserve better than election-year limbo
24 September 2026 | Your Council
Councils deserve better than election-year limbo
Kāpiti Coast District Mayor Janet Holborow says today’s announcement to defer amalgamation decisions until after the election is frustrating. “Councils and communities engaged in the Head Start...
Council sharpens its focus on what matters most
Council sharpens its focus on what matters most
24 September 2026 | Your Council
Council sharpens its focus on what matters most
Feedback from more than 790 residents, community groups and stakeholders is helping Council sharpen its focus on what matters most as it begins developing its Long-term Plan 2027-37.Kāpiti Coast Mayor...
Kauora Ahurei: celebrating water competency and safety through a kaupapa Māori lens
Kauora Ahurei: celebrating water competency and safety through a kaupapa Māori lens
22 September 2026 | Our community
Kauora Ahurei: celebrating water competency and safety through a kaupapa Māori lens
Back for its second year at Coastlands Aquatic Centre, Kauora Ahurei, the reo Māori swimming sports event is making waves in and out of the puna kaukau (pool).
Heritage Fund grants awarded to protect special heritage places across Kāpiti
Heritage Fund grants awarded to protect special heritage places across Kāpiti
21 September 2026 | Our community
Heritage Fund grants awarded to protect special heritage places across Kāpiti
Fourteen projects across Kāpiti have been awarded funding through Kāpiti Coast District Council’s 2026/27 Heritage Fund, supporting landowners and community-led mahi to protect and enhance special...
Funds for creative Kāpiti projects awarded
Funds for creative Kāpiti projects awarded
16 September 2026 | Your Council
Funds for creative Kāpiti projects awarded
Thirteen Kāpiti arts and cultural projects have received funding through the Creative Communities Scheme, funded by Creative New Zealand, and administered by Kāpiti Coast District Council. The total...
Take a look behind the scenes at the Kāpiti Coast Art Trail
Take a look behind the scenes at the Kāpiti Coast Art Trail
14 September 2026 | Events
Take a look behind the scenes at the Kāpiti Coast Art Trail
With just under six weeks until the Kāpiti Coast Art Trail opens, visitors are being invited to delve beyond the finished artwork and discover the stories, experimentation and creativity that happens...
The journey of road sealing
The journey of road sealing
14 September 2026 | Your Council
The journey of road sealing
Did you know sealing a road happens in stages?  Before a road can be resealed, a range of preparation tasks are done to make sure the new surface lasts. This includes repairing cracks and potholes,...
Waste Levy Grants awarded to support a less-waste Kāpiti
Waste Levy Grants awarded to support a less-waste Kāpiti
08 September 2026 | Our community
Waste Levy Grants awarded to support a less-waste Kāpiti
Kāpiti Coast District Council has awarded more than $93,000 in Waste Levy Grant funding to community groups and businesses delivering practical waste minimisation projects across the district.
This week in Kāpiti – all you need to know
This week in Kāpiti – all you need to know
08 September 2026 | Your Council
This week in Kāpiti – all you need to know
It's big news for Ōtaki with exciting upgrades coming to Ōtaki Pool. Last week Council approved funding for the pool's redevelopment. Read on to see how we're celebrating our young people through our...
Mayors Taskforce for Jobs celebrates programme success
Mayors Taskforce for Jobs celebrates programme success
07 September 2026 | Your Council
Mayors Taskforce for Jobs celebrates programme success
The Council Chambers were filled with pride, encouragement and celebration last Wednesday 2 September, as young people, employers, whānau and supporters came together for the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs...
Council offers ‘in-principle’ support for Ratepayer Assistance Scheme
Council offers ‘in-principle’ support for Ratepayer Assistance Scheme
03 September 2026 | Your Council
Council offers ‘in-principle’ support for Ratepayer Assistance Scheme
Kāpiti Coast District Council has joined 23 other councils nationwide in giving in-principle support to Local Government New Zealand’s proposed Ratepayer Assistance Scheme (RAS).  The proposed RAS is...
Council approves additional investment in much-loved Ōtaki Pool
Council approves additional investment in much-loved Ōtaki Pool
03 September 2026 | Your Council
Council approves additional investment in much-loved Ōtaki Pool
Kāpiti Coast District Council has today approved an additional $5.1 million to move ahead with the redevelopment of Ōtaki Pool, delivering a more modern and versatile facility for the growing Ōtaki...