Our community

The Kāpiti Coast has a vibrant community with many attractions and services for visitors and residents.

• Arts and Culture
  Kāpiti has a wealth of talent and a large and diverse arts and culture scene, making it a fascinating creative destination for locals and visitors alike. Go to: Whats on? Arts and...
• Social Investment Funding
  Background In 2016, Council confirmed that funds for social investment would be contestable, and at the end of 2017, Council decided three priorities for funding: connected...
• Raising Your Organisational Profile
  Would you like to raise the profile of your organisation, but feel like you lack the time and budget to do it well? Would you like to know how to make the most of your...
• Community networks
  This is a place to share information and addresses on local issues. Kapiti Community Social Services  Meets on the second Monday of each month at 1.30pm at the Kāpiti Community...
• Health and disability services
  Useful advice, contacts and references for people with disabilities living on the Kāpiti Coast. Well-Able Information and Equipment Services a free community service providing...
• Libraries
• Museums
  The Kāpiti Coast has a rich heritage and is home to seven wonderful and diverse museums and a public art gallery, with something for everyone to explore and enjoy.   Volunteers...
• Parks and recreation
  The Kāpiti Coast's parks and reserves offer many opportunities for recreation in different landscapes and settings. From quiet relaxation to energetic activity there's something...
• Council reserve leases
  Reserve lease application form
• Schools and education
  The community of the Kāpiti Coast District has identified several outcomes in relation to school services, which are included in Kāpiti Coast: Choosing Futures - Community...
• Sports grounds
  Kāpiti Coast has 16 parks with field markings for winter and summer sports.  They are maintained by the council and used by sports clubs and recreational users. Booking a sports...
• Waikanae Beach Community Futures
  Thank you to those who participated in the Waikanae Beach vision and action plan during the 18-month consultation.  The plan looks at what local residents want for their area in a...
• Community Venues for Hire
  The Kāpiti Coast District Council has a number of buildings available for community use. These buildings provide suitable venues for residents to meet for leisure, recreation,...
• Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community Centre
  We're committed to maintaining a vibrant, safe and welcoming space for our community to use.  Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community Centre is ideal for community groups/meetings, seminars,...
• Kāpiti good sorts
  All year round these good sorts work tirelessly to elevate, support and throw their arms around their communities through volunteerism on so many different levels and in so many...