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Everything Kāpiti is our weekly email update for Kāpiti residents. It's a convenient way to keep informed on Council activities, upcoming events and opportunities to get involved and give feedback.
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7 July 2026 | Celebrating our Community Groups and Kāpiti Good Sorts
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 internationally, nationally and regionally this week, with 50-50 recognised in the Michelin Guide, Canopy Camping Escapes winning the Emerging Gold–Services category at the Wellington Gold Awards, and finalists named for the Kāpiti Wellington Airport Community Awards.
Council is also strengthening tourism connections after being officially recognised as a District Tourism Organisation, while our Long-term Plan kōrero invites your feedback on what matters most, how we pay for growth, and where Council should focus over the next 10 years.
30 June 2026 | More food businesses can be verified locally
Read on to find out how you can help us develop our next Long-term Plan, see the stairs craned into place at Te Ara Whetū, hear how we can now verify more local food vendors, and find some fun activities to do during the school holidays (did we hear something about hot chocolate?).
We’d also like to acknowledge Bruce Henderson who passed away on the weekend. Bruce served as our Cycleways, Walkways, Bridleways Advisory Group Chair from 2019, and was a founding trustee of the Kāpiti Coast Trails Trust. He was a champion of safer infrastructure, community cycling programmes, and the expansion of our district trail networks – he will be missed.
23 June 2026 | Have we got our priorities right?
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 your say and let us know what’s important to you.
In this week’s Everything Kāpiti, read about our mahi to upgrade some of our play spaces, find out how you can help create local jobs through the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs, and discover the new off-lead dog park at Mazengarb Reserve – perfect for your four-legged friends to explore.
16 June 2026 | Celebrating 20 years of planting at Pharazyn Reserve
Community collaboration keeps our district ticking. In this edition we celebrate National Volunteer Week and some young helpers making a big difference at Pharazyn Reserve.
We're also partnering with others to install solar systems on community buildings such as Whakarongotai Marae to further community resilience and we helped our neighbours in Wellington during the large swells emergency event.
Community voice is important to us, so make sure you have your say on the proposed changes to local government by 30 June.
9 June 2026 | Should we merge with other councils?
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 moment to complete our survey by 30 June.
In this week’s Everything Kāpiti, we're celebrating a big milestone at the Waikanae Skatepark, with the bowl taking shape and work on track for completion this month. There’s also road safety upgrades coming to Waerenga Road, we're delivering more important drinking water improvements in Ōtaki, and our Heritage Fund is open for applications.
2 June 2026 | Kāpiti’s voice matters in council reform talks
How good was the long weekend! In this week’s Everything Kāpiti, discover how we’re investing in safer, stronger water services, see community creativity brightening Te Ara Whetū, and get ready to have your say on how council services could be delivered in the future. It’s officially winter, the perfect time to book one of our Healthy Home Kits to check your home’s warmth, dampness, and energy use, and if you’re a dog owner, now’s the time to update your details before registration invoices are sent out.
26 May 2026 | Connecting Kāpiti youth with meaningful local job
This week’s Everything Kāpiti is packed with ways to get involved, get outdoors, and stay connected. Find a new sunny spot to explore with your dog, cosy up at Paraparaumu Library’s Craft and Kōrero sessions, and read how the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs is helping local rangatahi into meaningful work. There are also updates on the Waikanae Shared Path, Ōtaki wastewater works, Te Ara Whetū, community grants, emergency preparedness for the long weekend, and more.
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