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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.
22 September 2026 | Seawall progress comes into view
We can almost see the light, literally. This Sunday is Daylight Saving – remember to put your clocks forward one hour and check your household smoke alarm batteries.
In this week's issue we celebrate the first section of the Paekākāriki Seawall coming into view, spotlight our battery recycling drop-off stations, introduce you to the awesome kaupapa of Kauora Ahurei – reo Māori swimming sports, and tell you how you can be into win $200 in Art Trail vouchers.
Next week is school holidays, so check out our pools and libraries for things to do, or if you are 13–15-years old, register for our Future Guards programme.
15 September 2026 | Today is International Democracy Day
Happy International Democracy Day! It's also Te Wiki o te reo Māori (Māori Language Week) and this year's theme is Te Reo Towns – see all the ways you can get involved and give te reo a go.
Read on to see all the exciting updates for our infrastructure projects, including wastewater pipe upgrades on Ocean Road, installing a new water bore in Ōtaki, and the start of pre-sealing work on our roads ahead of the summer reseal season.
It's also your last day to share your thoughts on our draft Speed Management Plan and help make our roads safer. Feedback closes midnight tonight!
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