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10 November 2026 | More than 1,000 young people have their say
This week we've got some tips for how to make your summer awesome! Waikanae Pool is a primo spot for your celebrations with our BBQs and poolside gazebo, and we're keeping our parks and open spaces looking sharp with our new remote-controlled mower.
Feedback from our community is an important part of Council’s decision making, from helping inform changes to our Freedom Camping Bylaw to working with our rangatahi (young people) to understand their priorities, now captured in the Gathering Taiohi Voices 2026 report. There are current opportunities to have your say on our Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Community Facilities Network Approach. Read on to learn more.
3 November 2026 | Waikanae Pool is open for summer
How good was weekend two of our Art Trail? Thanks to everyone who hit the Trail and celebrated our district's creativity. Don’t forget to fill in our survey and tell us about your experience to be in to win a $500 Art Trail voucher.
This week we're excited to announce Waikanae Pool is open for summer, Council has restored recognition of Kārewarewa Urupā as wāhi tapu (a sacred place), and work on Te Ara Whetū and Waikanae Park is all go.
We also invite you to have your say on our draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy and complete our community facilities survey.
27 October 2026 | From halls to loos, we want your views!
Weekend one of the Kāpiti Coast Art Trail was a hit – with only one weekend to go, make sure you jump on the Art Trail and see the creativity we've got in our district.
Read on to hear about new property valuations, fly-tipping, upcoming work on our roads, and the Tasman Road bore. Also, make sure to have your say on our Community Facilities Network Approach and on our draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Waikanae Pool is set to open next Monday, and a little bird told us that our Marine Gardens and Ōtaki Pool splashpads are now operational. We look forward to seeing you out enjoying our aquatic facilities this summer.
20 October 2026 | Plan your perfect Art Trail adventure
The Kāpiti Coast Art Trail kicks off this weekend, providing a great opportunity to celebrate the creativity in our community. We've also partnered with World of WearableArt® (WOW) to bring an exclusive Meet the Makers evening to Kāpiti.
There are other ways to enjoy the long weekend too – have a staycation and explore our tracks and trails and enjoy our beaches while being considerate of each other. Our service centres and libraries will be closed on Monday 26 October for Labour Day, but Coastlands Aquatic Centre and Ōtaki Pool are open and ready for fun.
13 October 2026 | 60 sleeps until Christmas on the Coast
There's some exciting things coming up across the coast, including the Kāpiti Coast Art Trail, so read on to find out more and mark your calendars.
This week, we're preparing Waikanae Pool for summer swimming, sharing ideas to prepare your tamariki for an emergency, and asking for your feedback on our Environment Strategy.
The festive season is also fast approaching, so make sure you register your float for Christmas on the Coast now – only 60 sleeps to go!
6 October 2026 | Get ready to explore the Art Trail
It's Kāpiti Coast Art Trail month! Discover 140 local artists in studios, galleries, and gardens over two weekends – plan your trail and be in to win.
Read about our successful winter planting season, see how local businesses shone at the Electra Business & Innovation Awards, and sign up for Term 4 Learn to Swim.
We're also seeking feedback on a few things, so check out Have Your Say to let us know your thoughts.
29 September 2026 | Help shape our Environment Strategy
Last week central government decided to defer amalgamation decisions until after the election. Despite the uncertainty we now face, we’re continuing to develop our next Long-term Plan. Thank you to everyone who had their say on our proposed priorities and planning principles – your feedback has given us a clearer picture of what matters to people.
This week we’re seeking your feedback on a Direction of Travel document that will help shape our Environment Strategy and have lots of other activities for you to get involved in - from the Electrify Kāpiti Expo and Seniors' October events to school holiday fun at our pools and libraries.
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