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17 September 2024 | Waste not, want not this Sustainable September!
Nau mai ki te wiki o te reo Māori! It’s Māori Language Week, running from 14–21 September, and this year's theme is ‘Ake ake ake – A Forever Language’. Keen to get involved and level up your kupu (word) knowledge? Join in the events at Kāpiti Coast District Libraries this week and throughout Mahuru Māori. Kia mau ki te tokanga nui-a-noho | There is no place like home.
10 September 2024 | Minister gets the local water done well treatment
Did you know more than three quarters of our capital spend in 2024/25 will go towards roads, water and coastal infrastructure? Perhaps that's why you're finding Kāpiti a brighter shade of orange this spring – it's all the high-vis vests throughout the district working on significant improvements!
This week, pop in to see the concept designs for Te Ara Whetū, our new Waikanae Library, and take our quick survey and have your say on our Representation Review consultation closing on Thursday.
3 September 2024 | Celebrating our humble heroes
A massive ngā mihi (congratulations) to the winners of the Kāpiti Good Sorts and Community Awards! The humble heroes of our community were recognised for their hard work at a ceremony held last week. It's always a highlight of the year to see the people who work tirelessly in our communities acknowledged for all their hard mahi (work).
Today marks the beginning of Mahuru Māori, a challenge to use te reo Māori during the month of Mahuru (the fourth lunar month of the Māori year). You can have a go whether you're a fluent speaker or just learning – check out the Mahuru Maori website for ideas and to join the challenge.
27 August 2024 | Representation Review information sessions
Wow, the rain certainly gave us a good soaking! There was almost 30mm of rainfall between 8–10am yesterday and Waikanae River peaked at 200,424 litres/second (normal flow is below 2,000 litres/second). As we dry off, here's the latest on what's happening in our district this week, including our Representation Review webinar and in-person drop-in session.
20 August 2024 | Ōtaki wastewater upgrade breaks ground
The Paraparaumu transport hub will be fully operational this weekend, work has started on Ōtaki’s wastewater upgrades, and it’s time to start training for the Kāpiti Half marathon in November – this annual event is always loads of fun and is a great way to kick-start spring.
We'll be springing into sustainable September soon enough – a month of workshops and activities celebrating sustainability. Mark your calendars and get involved!
13 August 2024 | How would you like to be represented?
How inspiring were the Paris Olympics? If you're ready to dive into something new, our Coastlands Aquatic Centre is open again after its annual maintenance – perfect for getting swim-fit! Plus, share your thoughts on our proposed Council structure for the 2025 local government elections – we need to know we're on the right track.
6 August 2024 | Coastlands Aquatic Centre works progress
We've lots to update you on this week, from work updates to information to help you understand your property rates, an upcoming opportunity to have your say on our district’s representation arrangements, workshops and events, and more – read on to find out all about it.
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