Council facilities and public spaces

Public playgrounds, skateparks and courts are open. However, drinking water fountains and barbecues are closed. Please follow the direction of on-site signage

If you are using our parks, skateparks and courts exercise good hygiene practices, follow the physical distancing rules. Stay at home if you are unwell.

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Public toilets are open, and will be cleaned more frequently. 

Please don't use the public toilet facilities if you are unwell.

Skateparks are open. 

If you are using the skateparks, exercise good hygiene practices, and follow the physical distancing rules. Stay home if you are unwell.

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Community sports are limited to groups of 100 in a defined space. The 100-person limit includes all players, officials and spectators.

These groups are not allowed to mix or share common facilities at the same time.

See Sports New Zealand for more information.

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All Kāpiti Coast District Council libraries are open to the public, Overdue charges did not accrue while libraries were closed. See Council facilities opening hours for libraries open hours.

Paraparaumu, Ōtaki, Waikanae and Paekākāriki libraries have restrictions on the number of visitors allowed in each library at any one time to accommodate the need to maintain 2 metres physical distancing. Due to these restrictions, we request that customers keep their visit time short to allow others to also use the facilities and services. 

Maxium visitors numbers at each library are:

• Paraparaumu: 50 in the library public areas, 20 in the meeting room
• Ōtaki: 20 in the library public area
• Waikanae: 8 in the library public area
• Paekākāriki: 3 or a family bubble

Visitors are asked to follow the 2-metre physical distancing guidelines at all times while moving through the library, queuing, and interacting with staff. We encourage you to use our self-service machines to issue your items and make EFTPOS payments. This will help us with physical distancing.

Visitors will also be required to wear a face mask at all times whilst in the library.

There are limited computers available for use to allow for physical distancing. Chromebooks are also available. Computer sessions will not be extended.

Contact-tracing requirements

It is mandatory for all visitors to scan the COVID-19 tracer app code, or complete a manual record of their visit for contact-tracing purposes. This includes use of the public toilets, Art Space, and meeting room. Library staff are available to assist with the process if needed.

Other safety measures

These restrictions will help us with additional safety measures like maintaining physical distancing and increased cleaning schedules.

To reduce contact and interactions, items can be reserved in advance, and customers are encouraged to issue and renew items, and make EFTPOS payments, on the self-service kiosks.

The library’s eBook and eAudiobook service, Libby, can be used to access a range of novels on your eReader or device. To find out more and start downloading visit eBooks and eAudio books at Kāpiti Libraries website.

Cleaning

Public computers and tablets are cleaned frequently, and users are encouraged to wipe them down before and after use. Our libraries are cleaned more frequently. You can help by limiting the surfaces you touch during your visit and using the hand sanitiser available.

Public computers

Public computers are available at all libraries; however a reduced number will be available to allow for physical distancing. Chrome books are available for use inside the libraries, which will be cleaned between use. Because of the reduced number of computers, we are not able to extend the standard 30 minute sessions.

Photocopying

All printing, photocopying, and scanning services are available. There may be queues, so please be patient, and make sure you maintain physical distancing.

Justices of the Peace (JPs)

JPs are available at Paraparaumu Library during Level 2 for their normal services (Monday 10.30am-12.30pm, Wednesdays  2-4pm, Saturdays 10.30am-12.30pm). Please follow the 2-metre physical distancing guidelines while waiting for this service, and during your JP session. You will be required to wear a mask and follow the safety instructions of the JP.

JPs are not available at Ōtaki Library at Level 2.

Programmes and events

All programmes and events in our libraries or run by library staff are postponed until we return to Alert Level 1. A range of videos and links are available via the Kāpiti Libraries Facebook page for you to enjoy from home. Some events and programmes may be recreated online during Alert Level 2, follow our Facebook page for updates.

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Coastlands Aquatic Centre, Ōtaki Pool and Waikanae Pool

Our pools are operating during their normal opening hours, and lane guidelines are in place (at the discretion of the lifeguard, and based on ensuring 2 metres physical distancing is maintained).
Our sauna and hydro slides are closed so we can maintain hygiene and physical distancing requirements.

Maximum visitor numbers at each pool are:

• Coastlands Aquatic Centre: 100
• Ōtaki Pool: 60

Please follow the physical distancing markers around the facility and keep 2 metres physical distancing at all times.

Spa pools

Coastlands Aquatic Centre spa pool reopens Wednesday 15 September; bookings are required. Ōtaki Pool's spa remains closed.

Face masks

People 12 years and older must wear face masks in reception areas and change rooms. Spectators must also wear face masks in the facility. 

Contact tracing

All visitors are required to either scan the QR tracer code or fill out our sign-in sheet to record their visit for contact-tracing purposes. Tracing is not available through Aquatics cards. Our staff are on hand to guide you through this process.

Swimming clubs, groups and lane hirers

We've received updated guidelines from Swim NZ, which will take effect from Monday 13 September. Contact your facility to see how this affects your booking.

Swimming classes and aquafit

All Learn to Swim classes restart Monday 13 September as normal. Note only one caregiver poolside to support physical distancing.

All previously cancelled lessons will be credited. Email [email protected] for enquiries.

Aquafit programme

Aquafit and Aqua Zumba classes will resume but with restrictions on class numbers and physical distancing. Please call reception to secure your spot prior to visiting the facility to avoid any disappointment.

AquaEase, AquaMove and AquaYoga will remain on hold until we return to Level 1.

Changing rooms​

Where possible, we ask that you shower and change at home. Changing rooms are open but limited to 10 people at any one time.

Cleaning

We have increased cleaning of shared touchpoints at both the Ōtaki Pool and Coastlands Aquatic Centre – we use hospital grade disinfectant, and have sanitizer stations available.

Plunge Cafe

Plunge Café is open, with the appropriate hygiene and distancing practices in place. The children’s play area in the café will be closed, and there will be no Birthday party bookings at Level 2.

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Council-owned community halls and venues are open to those with existing bookings and we are taking new bookings but you must be able to confirm you will be able to comply with government guidelines including gathering size. Kitchens and watercoolers are closed.

If you have an upcoming booking, one of our team will be in touch to reconfirm your booking and talk through any concerns you may have.

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Dog parks are open. 

You can walk your dog. Dogs can be off leash in off-leash areas, but physical distancing requirements must be maintained.

If someone in the household has COVID-19, then any dogs in the household should not be exercised off the property.

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