Our Kāpiti
The district has been described as a string of pearls spanning Paekākāriki, Raumati, Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Peka Peka, Te Horo and Ōtaki. Each township along the coast has its own character.
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The Kāpiti Coast District has a long and diverse history.The following timeline of the history of the Kāpiti District is compiled with significant assistance from historian Anthony...
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Heritage places are important in shaping the character of the Kāpiti Coast. They are part of what makes Kāpiti unique. We work to identify, protect and retain the District's...
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The Kāpiti Coast District is home to numerous national and international-class museums. Volunteers welcome Do you like history and heritage, and love museums? Maybe you have...
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Kāpiti Island lies five kilometres off the Kāpiti coastline. The island is an internationally-famed nature reserve protecting some of New Zealand's most endangered birds. The...
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The population of the Kāpiti Coast District at the 2018 census was 53,673 – an increase of 9.3 percent since 2013. Most people lived between the State Highway and the beach, in...
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Here you'll find a sample of webcams from around Kāpiti. The following links to websites are offered in good faith. We have no control over the content displayed in these...
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The Kāpiti Coast Airport is significant to our community and our district's economy. The ability for people to fly to and from Kāpiti strengthens business, family and visitor...
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Kāpiti has a growing network of electric vehicle (EV) charging locations, supporting sustainable, low-carbon transport options. A strong recharging network helps make switching...