Upcoming community events
Use the filter dates below to sort Eventfinda.co.nz events scheduled to happen across the Kāpiti Coast. Note: these are community events, not Council initiatives.
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Startup World Cup New Zealand Final
Te Raukura ki Kapiti, Coastlands Theatre, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast
THU 09 OCT 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
For the first time ever, Kāpiti will host the Startup World Cup New Zealand Final, powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures – the world’s largest startup pitch competition.
Startups from across the motu will go head-to-head in front of a live audience and expert judging panel at the beautiful Te Raukura ki Kāpiti. The winner will receive flights and support to pitch on the global stage in Silicon Valley on 17 October 2025, competing for a USD $1 million investment prize.
This inaugural event is more than a pitch night – it’s a high-energy celebration of New Zealand’s creativity, capability, and ambition. Expect standout founder pitches, insight from leading judges, and a vibrant crowd of innovators, investors, and changemakers.
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For accessibility seating information and wheelchair space bookings please email [email protected] or call 04)9740535 during office hours.
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This event has a ticket type with a bus transport option from & returning to Wellington.
You must purchase the $20 Admit One + Bus (Return Travel) ticket to use this service.
Confirmed departure times and locations:
Wellington → Kāpiti
Courtenay Place (outside St James Theatre): 3:20pm
Wellington Railway Station: 3:35pm
Porirua Station: 4:05pm
Return Journey
Departing from the venue at 9:00pm, stopping at all of the above locations.
