Thursday 11 Jan 2018
The Kāpiti Coast District Council has been Carbon Emissions Measurement and Reduction Scheme (CEMARS) certified since 2012 and it was confirmed yesterday that this certification has been successfully renewed through to December 2020. CEMARS tracks how...
Thursday 21 Dec 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan today welcomed the New Zealand Transport Agency's preferred alignment for a proposed shared path to run alongside the Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway. "The Transport Agency has listened to what our community had t...
Wednesday 20 Dec 2017
The New Year looks bright for the Kāpiti Coast economy. Figures from the September 2017 Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor Report indicate that the growth trend that the district has enjoyed over the past 12 months is set to continue. The Kāpiti...
Wednesday 20 Dec 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council has appointed Wayne Maxwell to the position of Chief Executive. Wayne is currently Group Manager, Corporate Services with the Kāpiti Coast District Council. The role became vacant when former Chief Executive Pat...
Tuesday 19 Dec 2017
The refurbishment of Zeal Kāpiti's new youth development centre is one step closer to becoming a reality following the signing of a contract with Levin-based Crowe Construction yesterday. Zeal Kāpiti's premier centre will be in the former fruit and...
Monday 18 Dec 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council will be making it safer and easier to move between Coastlands and Iver Trask Place early next year. A new signalised pedestrian crossing will be established outside Tākiri House, at the Iver Trask Place and Rimu Road...
Monday 18 Dec 2017
Last week 99 local primary school athletes from nine different schools represented Kāpiti at the Regional Athletics in Masterton. Kāpiti Coast District Council Primary Schools Sports Coordinator Shelley Ashton says the event was one of our most...
Monday 18 Dec 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is encouraging locals and visitors to the Coast to get out and about and explore the district's cycleways, walkways and bridleways this summer. Economic Development Manager Sarah Todd says Kāpiti has a great network of...
Monday 18 Dec 2017
A new report commissioned by the Kāpiti Coast District Council shows our district's share of tourism spend is growing. The report prepared by Marketview compares eftpos and credit card transaction data from Kāpiti retailers over the five year period fr...
Monday 18 Dec 2017
Summer is here and it's great to see people out and about and enjoying our beaches and public spaces. To help ensure we all have a safe and enjoyable holiday season, the Kāpiti Coast District Council is encouraging people to follow a few simple rules....
Monday 18 Dec 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council Mayor K Gurunathan officially opened the revamped Ōtaki Pool yesterday, with a blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony carried out with invited stakeholders and community members. This highly anticipated opening follows on fr...
Monday 18 Dec 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is reminding the community to keep an eye on pets and livestock over the summer as the incidents of stray and roaming animal reports have taken an upward turn over the past month. Environmental Standards Manager Jacqui...
Monday 18 Dec 2017
Work is underway to extend the shared path network on Kāpiti Road from Hurley Street to the Paraparaumu Beach area. This follows a series of shared path improvements that were completed on the south-side of Kāpiti Road earlier this year, as part of the...
Tuesday 12 Dec 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is adopting a new approach to the way it supports not-for-profit organisations to deliver social services that meet the needs of the Kāpiti Coast community. From next year, not-for-profit organisations offering social...
Friday 08 Dec 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting the community to help shape a review of the Council's Dog Control Bylaw and Policy. The Council will be running a formal consultation process earlier next year but before it develops the consultation docume...
Friday 08 Dec 2017
Kāpiti is doing a great job of weathering the current dry spell. While other parts of the Wellington region are having to impose significant water restrictions there is no looming water shortage in Kāpiti. Water and Wastewater Asset Manager Martyn Cole...
Friday 08 Dec 2017
The Council today voted to allow Easter Sunday trading in the Kāpiti Coast District. The decision follows the Strategy and Policy Committee’s recommendation at its 23 November meeting that the Council should allow Easter Sunday trading. Mayor K...
Thursday 07 Dec 2017
Over the past year over 1500 people, businesses and organisations have shared their ideas on the future of Maclean Park, and today, the Kāpiti Coast District Council adopted the Maclean Park Management Plan, which outlines a range of possibilities for...
Wednesday 06 Dec 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is giving the Waikanae community a heads up about a future programme of work that Transpower is proposing to carry out at Waikanae Park to fell trees that have the potential to grow too big and hit power lines....
Tuesday 05 Dec 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council will be making it safer and easier to move between Coastlands and Iver Trask Place early next year. A new signalised pedestrian crossing will be established outside Tākiri House, at the Iver Trask Place and Rimu Road...
Wednesday 29 Nov 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council welcomes the High Court's decision to dismiss the Coastal Ratepayers United (CRU) appeal. In doing so, the High Court has upheld the Environment Court's decisions from earlier this year. Earlier this year the Environme...
Monday 27 Nov 2017
Young and old turned out last night to experience Paraparaumu's new look Kāpiti Lights and enjoy an evening of food, family fun, music and entertainment. The late night opening provided the community with an opportunity to come together and see for...
Monday 27 Nov 2017
The results from the Council's latest household waste survey show that almost half of the household waste Kāpiti residents put out for collection each week could be recycled, composted, or reused. The survey, which took place in September, involved...
Monday 27 Nov 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council has secured funding from the New Zealand Transport Agency to remove material from the Waterfall Road slip site. Waterfall Road has been closed at Mackays Crossing and the bottom of Maungakotukutuku Road, cutting off access...
Monday 27 Nov 2017
While other parts of the region are applying water restrictions, the Kāpiti Coast District Council is confident that its supply is in good health. Infrastructure Services Group Manager Sean Mallon says water consumption across the Kāpiti Coast District...
Monday 27 Nov 2017
It's almost time for keen young readers to register for the Kāpiti Coast District Libraries' popular Summer Reading Programme and places always fill quickly. Registrations for 'Wild about Reading' open on Friday 1 December and will be open until Saturd...
Monday 27 Nov 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is advising the community that next week, Electra will carry out highly visible works on the Paraparaumu Escarpment to secure an exposed back up power cable. Nine, 11-metre-high poles will be winched up to the site and...
Monday 27 Nov 2017
Last month Kāpiti ratepayers heard from Quotable Value (QV) with the updated valuation for their properties. These reflect the likely selling price, excluding chattels, at the revaluation date of 1 August 2017. Kāpiti Coast District Council Group Manag...
Monday 27 Nov 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council has announced the appointment of Natasha Tod to the role of Group Manager Regulatory Services. Natasha brings more than ten years local government, leadership and management experience to the role, with an emphasis on...
Thursday 23 Nov 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee today voted to recommend that the Council allow Easter Sunday trading in the Kāpiti Coast District. The recommendation comes after a month of formal consultation where 239 submissions we...
Wednesday 22 Nov 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council is advising dog-owners to keep an eye out for toxic algae in the district’s waterways as the temperature rises. That includes lagoons in parks and reserves as well as rivers and streams. Environmental Standards Manager...
Monday 20 Nov 2017
The $5.4 million Ōtaki Pool redevelopment will open Friday 15 December, right in time for summer. Parks and Recreation Manager Alison Law says this is great news for the Ōtaki community. “We're really excited to reopen this fantastic facility that Ōtak...
Monday 20 Nov 2017
Council is offering free neutering services for menacing dogs thanks to funding provided by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). Environmental Standards Manager Jacquie Muir says that Kāpiti Coast District Council is one of 34 councils in the...
Monday 20 Nov 2017
The Council’s Kāpiti Lights improvements are almost complete and to celebrate the area’s new look, businesses, with Council support, are inviting the community to participate in an evening of food, family fun, music and entertainment on Thursday 23...
Monday 20 Nov 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Grants Allocation Committee has announced this year’s community recipients of its Waste Levy grants for waste reduction projects and technology in Kāpiti. The grants support practical on-the-ground projects that benefit...
Friday 17 Nov 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council starts its annual summer beach patrols this weekend with assistance from the Police, warning people about where they can and cannot drive. Environmental Standards Manager Jacquie Muir says that Council staff will be...
Friday 10 Nov 2017
Findings from a report commissioned by the Kāpiti Coast District Council to measure the economic impact of the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway on the local retail environment show strong growth in retail spend across the district. The report prepared b...
Friday 10 Nov 2017
Maximising Ōtaki’s future economic development opportunities is the goal of a new community group set up by the Kāpiti Coast District Council to lead and advise on the best use of a $300,000 funding package established to help the community prosper fro...
Friday 10 Nov 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting the Waikanae community to pop into Mahara Place between 10am and 1pm on Saturday 18 November to hear about their plans to revitalise the Waikanae town centre. Infrastructure Services Group Manager Sean Mallon...
Friday 10 Nov 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is letting Maclean Park users know that six large pohutukawa trees have recently died and will need to be removed. Parks and Recreation Manager Alison Law says staff investigated after finding a mysterious substance at...
Thursday 09 Nov 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council has today signed-off the long awaited Proposed District Plan (PDP). After considered debate, Council unanimously voted to adopt the recommendations of the independent hearing panel around the PDP, which is regarded as the...
Thursday 09 Nov 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council today heard from 12 submitters who asked to speak to their submission on the proposed Easter Sunday Trading during a public hearing. The public hearing process follows a one month formal consultation period that...
Wednesday 08 Nov 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is talking to local market managers and regular stall holders about changes to the way food sellers need to operate in New Zealand by March 2018. This is the latest phase in a process to inform all Kāpiti food sellers...
Tuesday 07 Nov 2017
Over the past two weekends, Kāpiti artists put on a show of colour and creativity as they opened their doors to art lovers, keen for a behind the scenes glimpse at their studios, hubs and galleries. Kāpiti Coast District Council Libraries and Arts...
Monday 06 Nov 2017
With thanks to the Ōtaki Lions Club, Haruatai Park is getting a biking facelift just in time for Christmas. Works on the pump track, which is designed to help bikers learn to control their bikes using hills and corners, will start as soon as the ground...
Monday 30 Oct 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council has appointed Gary Simpson as Acting Chief Executive, who will start handover with Patrick Dougherty on Monday 27 November and will hold the position until a new Chief Executive starts in the role. Mayor Gurunathan say...
Monday 30 Oct 2017
Visitors to the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Civic Building in Paraparaumu will notice a new customer services counter set up from Monday 30 October following changes to improve staff safety. The changes include the introduction of two stand-up...
Monday 30 Oct 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council has awarded $22,285 via Creative Communities Scheme funding grants to 15 local recipients. Community Services Group Manager Max Pedersen says that Creative New Zealand allocates funding to communities based on...
Monday 30 Oct 2017
Waikanae residents are notifying Kāpiti Coast District Council to report that dogs being let off leashes in restricted areas are damaging local bird populations. Environmental Standards Manager Jacquie Muir says that the solution to this problem is for...
Monday 30 Oct 2017
The paint is almost dry on Kāpiti Lights new mural ‘Metamorphic’. Artist Theo Arraj has been putting his talents to work over the last week and his winning concept now graces the back walls of 5 Coastlands Parade (opposite Kāpiti Cakes and Bakery)....
Monday 30 Oct 2017
Work to establish a raised pedestrian crossing on Poplar Avenue outside the Raumati Social Club and Gatsby Tapas is taking shape. The raised pedestrian crossing will replace the existing zebra crossing and will help create a slow zone through the Rauma...
Tuesday 24 Oct 2017
Council contractors will be working on the Raumati Road roundabout next Tuesday to reseal over the joins where the strips of asphalt meet on the roundabout surface and inspect the pavement as part of the practical completion process. Infrastructure...
Tuesday 24 Oct 2017
On 19 October, Kāpiti Coast District Council approved Private Plan Change 84 with amendments to the Operative District Plan which was requested by Kāpiti Coast Airport Holdings Limited. The airport holdings company requested the private plan change to...
Tuesday 24 Oct 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council reminds art lovers that the Kāpiti Arts Trail kicks off next weekend, 28 and 29 October. Over two weekends over 100 local artists will open their doors to display their art and give locals and visitors a behind the...
Tuesday 24 Oct 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is encouraging local residents to attend the Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway Information Days on 28 and 29 October to have their say on options for a new interchange north of Peka Peka and extending the Mackays to...
Tuesday 24 Oct 2017
Works to enable the removal of debris from the collapsed Ngatiawa Bridge in Reikorangi will commence next week. The historical Ngatiawa Bridge, established in 1912-13, collapsed into the Ngatiawa River below more than a week ago. The bridge is register...
Tuesday 24 Oct 2017
Infrastructure Services Group Manger Sean Mallon says the survey will help inform future project planning around flood management. “Last winter was one of the wettest on record and many Kāpiti residents have struggled to cope with the unprecedented...
Tuesday 24 Oct 2017
Three new iconic events will receive funding from the Kāpiti Major Events Fund this financial year. The Kāpiti Coast Festival, Kāpiti Coast International Jazz Festival and Kāpiti Farmers’ Market will receive financial support to help establish their...
Thursday 19 Oct 2017
Newly-released rating revaluations for the Kāpiti district show strong increases in property values. Mayor K Gurunathan says the rise in property values over the past three years reflects the very real appeal of the Kāpiti district. “With a relaxed...
Wednesday 18 Oct 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) met late last week in Paraparaumu to discuss how they could work together to face some of the most pertinent issues facing both councils today. Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K...
Monday 16 Oct 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council has collaborated with the other local authorities in the region, Greater Wellington Regional Council, DOC and the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency to produce the Wellington Regional Trails Framework. The...
Monday 16 Oct 2017
Want a great weekend out exploring all the creativity the Kāpiti Coast has to offer? Then don’t miss the explosion of colour and vibrancy that is the Kāpiti Arts Trail. Over two weekends, 28/29 October and 4/5 November more than 100 local artists will...
Monday 16 Oct 2017
Kāpiti residents are encouraged to have their say on how fee levels should be set to cover the costs of implementing recent amendments to the Resource Management Act locally. Recent amendments to the Resource Management Act require the Council to apply...
Monday 16 Oct 2017
Between 4 September and 8 October, 238 Kāpiti residents and organisations had their say on whether Easter Sunday shop trading should be allowed on the Kāpiti Coast. As well as the 238 submissions, Council also received a petition from First Union with...
Monday 09 Oct 2017
The two month formal consultation period for Maclean Park’s Draft Management Plan is now closed. The Kāpiti Coast District Council would like to thank everyone who had their say and provided a submission on the plan. Council will hear from members of t...
Monday 09 Oct 2017
Ōtaki will be one of the first areas to benefit from the Council’s switch to more energy-efficient street lighting. From Monday 9 October street lamps in Ōtaki will be replaced with new white light-emitting diode (LED) lights. Infrastructure Services...
Monday 09 Oct 2017
Native bush restoration projects on the Kāpiti Coast have received a boost from the planting of 150 rimu trees that were grown from local seed. Kāpiti Coast District Council Programme Manager Biodiversity Rob Cross says being able to plant this native...
Monday 09 Oct 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council has passed a two-yearly review of its Building Consent Authority accreditation with flying colours. Auditors from International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) carried out the review this week. Kevin Currie, Group...
Wednesday 04 Oct 2017
Work is expected to commence next week to establish a raised pedestrian crossing on Poplar Avenue outside the Raumati Social Club and Gatsby Tapas. Infrastructure Services Group Manager Sean Mallon says the raised pedestrian crossing will replace the...
Wednesday 04 Oct 2017
Locals have four days left to have their say on the future development of Maclean Park, the formal two-month consultation on the Draft Management Plan closing on Tuesday 3 October. “We’ve had a great response but we still want to hear from more of you,...
Tuesday 03 Oct 2017
Ever wanted to see a moa walk through a library? This school holidays it’s going to be possible thanks to an exciting new augmented reality (AR) venture between Kāpiti Coast District Libraries, Wellington City Libraries, and local tech start-up ScimitA...
Tuesday 03 Oct 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council has recently completed several new sections of shared pathway between the Expressway and Raumati Beach Village as part of its Stride ‘n’ Ride Kāpiti Coast initiative, so now is a great time to remind people of the etiquett...
Friday 29 Sep 2017
Electric Vehicle (EV) users can now park and charge their cars at the Greater Wellington Regional Council carpark in Waikanae as a result of Spark and the Kāpiti Coast District Council partnering to bring the first Spark Plug EV charger to the distri...
Friday 29 Sep 2017
Kāpiti Lights is getting an artistic enhancement with a new mural set to grace the back walls of 5 Coastlands Parade (opposite Kāpiti Cakes and Bakery). This will complement the newly paved areas and will be established by early November. Theo Arraj’s...
Friday 29 Sep 2017
Yesterday the Kāpiti Coast District Council adopted the annual report for 2016/17, which sets out the work it’s done over the past year to continue delivering on its long term plan while providing a full range of services to the community. Mayor K...
Tuesday 26 Sep 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council Group Manager Regulatory Services Kevin Currie has announced that he will be retiring at the end of October to focus his attention on his family and on enjoying the Kāpiti Coast lifestyle. Mr Currie has been with the Counc...
Monday 25 Sep 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council has teamed up with the Kāpiti Coast Chamber of Commerce and Electra to host four events in early October aimed at dispelling the myth that it’s the young and tech savvy who are leading the way in creating new businesse...
Monday 18 Sep 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council Chief Executive Pat Dougherty today announced his resignation, following his appointment as Chief Executive of Nelson City Council. Mr Dougherty says he has enjoyed his time in Kāpiti and the time was right to step up and...
Monday 18 Sep 2017
The Ōtaki Pool $5.4 million rebuild is expected to be complete by early December. Parks and Recreation Manager Alison Law says that the pool’s upgrade is progressing well and is pleased to see the new roof completed. “The new roof is an exciting...
Monday 18 Sep 2017
Next week a detour will be in place around Matai Road to allow contractors to install new kerb and channel safely, as part of the Raumati Road safety improvements. Group Manager Sean Mallon says traffic entering Matai Road will take a short detour to...
Monday 18 Sep 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council has closed Waterfall Road as monitoring reveals that the site of previous slips is potentially on the move again. The road has been closed at MacKay’s Crossing and the bottom of Maungakotukutuku Road, so there is no throug...
Monday 18 Sep 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is encouraging locals to have their say on the future development of Maclean Park, with just over two weeks left in the two-month formal consultation period on the Draft Management Plan for the park. “Since November...
Friday 15 Sep 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council welcomes a taskforce report on local housing pressures and is keen to continue working with the community on solutions, including being a voice for the district in lobbying for change. Mayor K Gurunathan says this is a...
Monday 11 Sep 2017
This year’s rating revaluation is a good chance for property owners to check their property details are up to date. Property rating valuations are one factor used by councils to distribute rates across the region and councils are required to ensure...
Monday 11 Sep 2017
One full-time manager, three part-time coordinators, and a combined 4000 volunteer hours later show that this has been a busy year for Zeal Kāpiti. A host of programmes designed for local creative Kiwi youths to get involved, stay engaged, and learn...
Monday 11 Sep 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is conducting a survey to gain a better understanding of what types of household waste people are putting in their rubbish bags and wheelie bins for collection each week. From Monday 11 to Friday 15 September Waste Not...
Monday 11 Sep 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is carrying out a survey of stormwater storage ponds in the district to identify their cleaning needs. Infrastructure Services Group Manager Sean Mallon says there are more than 100 stormwater storage ponds in the...
Monday 11 Sep 2017
Newly appointed members of the regional climate change board, Kāpiti Coast District Council Mayor K Gurunathan and Deputy Mayor Janet Holborow, say they will have plenty to sink their teeth into once they get hold of the yet-to-be released government...
Tuesday 05 Sep 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is once again seeking feedback on the wide range of services and facilities it provides. The quarterly residents’ opinion surveys help the Council to know if the services they provide are meeting the needs of Kāpiti...
Monday 04 Sep 2017
Collection zones for kerbside recycling in Te Horo and Ōtaki have been extended. Licensed operators will now collect materials for recycling from the roads between Ōtaki Gorge Road and Settlement Road east of SH1 in Te Horo, and the loop and side roads...
Monday 04 Sep 2017
The future looks bright for Kāpiti as the district prepares to switch to the more energy-efficient street lighting. Approximately 2,000 of the district’s 4,786 street lamps will be replaced with new white light-emitting diode (LED) lights over the next...
Monday 04 Sep 2017
The Kāpiti Coast economy continues to shine with GDP growth up 4.9% during the June year, 2.3% higher than the Wellington region and 2.1% higher than the national average over the same period. Figures from the June 2017 Infometrics Quarterly Economic...
Monday 04 Sep 2017
From Monday 4 September, Kāpiti residents now have the opportunity to be heard about whether Easter Sunday shop trading should be allowed on the Kāpiti Coast. So that there could be a public conversation on the topic, the Council’s Strategy and Policy...
Wednesday 30 Aug 2017
Hundreds of people may have received an erroneous email from the Kāpiti Coast District Council overnight as a result of a SPAM mail that entered the Council’s system. The email that was sent from a council email address asked recipients to “contact Joh...
Monday 28 Aug 2017
This winter is turning out to be one of the wettest on record and the rainfall on Kāpiti Coast has made a lot of people’s outlooks and properties soggy. According to the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) Annual Climate Survey...
Monday 28 Aug 2017
Two aging bridges at Kaitawa Reserve are about to get a well-needed makeover, and Council is taking a new approach by using a product that’s made from recycled plastic bags. Parks and Recreation Manager Alison Law says both bridges are being revamped a...
Monday 28 Aug 2017
Changes to car parking in the Waikanae town centre next month will make it easier for people to park and access businesses and services located in the area. From Monday 11 September a mix of 30, 120 and 240 minute and eight hour time restrictions will...
Tuesday 22 Aug 2017
The 2017 Ratepayers’ Report shows Kāpiti Coast District Council continues to perform strongly in terms of operating costs per ratepayer, ranking second-lowest in the country. Mayor K Gurunathan says he is pleased to see the Taxpayers’ Union report show...
Monday 21 Aug 2017
Plans to build a new purpose-built integrated Public Gallery and Library in Waikanae are being put on hold as the Council re-evaluates its plans. Community Services Group Manager Max Pedersen says any discussion about building an integrated facility w...
Monday 21 Aug 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council’s plans to start building the replacement seawall along The Parade in Paekākāriki this financial year have been delayed. The seawall has been in place for 38 years and has reached the end of its life. The Council made...
Monday 21 Aug 2017
The Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency, with support from the Kāpiti Coast District Council and the Kāpiti Coast Chamber of Commerce, is hosting an event for businesses that need help attracting tech talent. The “LookSee Wellington next...
Monday 21 Aug 2017
Kāpiti youth will be encouraged to explore opportunities to work for the Kāpiti Coast District Council at next week’s Work Ready Youth & Employer Mixer Evening. Work Ready Kāpiti, a joint initiative between the Kāpiti Coast Chamber of Commerce, the...
Monday 21 Aug 2017
A run of wet weather over that last month has slowed down progress to widen Waitohu Valley Road in Ōtaki. Work to widen Waitohu Valley Road to address safety concerns raised by residents through the 2016/17 Annual Plan commenced in June. Infrastructure...
Monday 21 Aug 2017
Work to upgrade the intersection of Te Moana Road and Park Avenue to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and accessibility is almost complete. A central refuge has been installed on Te Moana Road to improve pedestrian and cyclist access across Te Moa...
Monday 21 Aug 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is calling for big thinking artists and creatives to stamp their mark on Kāpiti Lights. The Kāpiti Lights area is being upgraded as part of the Council’s work to transform and improve the Paraparaumu town centre. The...
Monday 21 Aug 2017
A recent audit of the New Zealand Transport Agency’s investment in the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s land transport programme has found Council procurement and financial practices to be in good shape. Infrastructure Services Group Manager Sean Mallon...
Monday 21 Aug 2017
A gated emergency vehicle only access crossing will be established across the railway line in Waikanae to ensure access to Waikanae East is retained in the event of the Elizabeth Street level crossing being obstructed. The construction of the emergency...
Friday 18 Aug 2017
Satisfaction of local residents with the Kapiti Coast District Council’s performance is continuing to improve. The results of the 2017 residents’ opinion survey presented at yesterday’s Operations and Finance Committee meeting show improvement in...
Thursday 17 Aug 2017
The Council’s Operations and Finance Committee today approved changes to the capital expenditure programme for the 2017/18 financial year, reducing it to a level that better reflects the amount of work that can realistically be delivered within a year....
Monday 14 Aug 2017
Students from Raumati South School have been crowned Junior team champions in the annual School Mastermind Competition, while a group from Paekākāriki School has taken the honours in the Senior team category. The final of the School Mastermind...
Monday 14 Aug 2017
The Council has installed wheel stops on car parks outside the Paraparaumu Bridge Club on Brett Ambler Way. The wheel stops, a rubber strip that stops vehicles from encroaching on the footpath, were put in place today following a request by the...
Monday 14 Aug 2017
Work commenced this week to establish a right-turn bay on Poplar Avenue for traffic turning into Leinster Avenue from the east. Infrastructure Services Group Manager Sean Mallon says the right-turn bay forms part of a series of safety improvements and...
Monday 14 Aug 2017
The Kāpiti Coast economy is going from strength to strength with GDP growth up 3.8 per cent during the year to March 2016, 1.3 per cent higher than the national average for New Zealand over the same period. Details on the Annual Economic Profile for...
Monday 14 Aug 2017
If you’re a low-income homeowner, then you could be eligible for help with paying your rates. The Kāpiti Coast District Council is on hand to provide information and advice to applicants for the 2017/18 funding round the Department of Internal Affairs...
Tuesday 08 Aug 2017
Work commenced this week to restore the Arawa Street beach access point at Raumati Beach that was damaged in the July 2016 storm event. Infrastructure Services Group Manager Sean Mallon says the work involves fixing the storm-damaged retaining wall and...
Tuesday 08 Aug 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council is calling for applications for the Creative Communities Scheme, with the current funding round set to close on Friday 18 August. The scheme is funded by Creative New Zealand, with applications processed at a local level...
Tuesday 08 Aug 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting applications for the Kāpiti Major Events Fund. Strategy and Planning Group Manager Sarah Stevenson says events development has been identified as a key driver in achieving long term economic development for...
Tuesday 08 Aug 2017
Kāpiti foodies are in for a treat this month with Visa Wellington On a Plate featuring local eateries, produce and events. Mayor K Gurunathan says it's great to have Kāpiti involved in the festival event. "We are very fortunate to have a diverse array ...
Tuesday 08 Aug 2017
Kāpiti Coast community boards are in the process of weighing up the diverse views of their respective communities as they prepare to make a recommendation to the Council on renaming State Highway 1 (SH1). In March and April this year, the Kāpiti Coast...
Tuesday 08 Aug 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is encouraging locals to have their say on the future development of Maclean Park, now that a two-month formal consultation period on the Draft Management Plan for the park has opened. “Since November 2016, over 1500...
Monday 31 Jul 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Libraries is giving budding writers the opportunity to learn how to become independent authors by participating in a series of self-publishing workshops in August and September. The workshops are designed to help aspiring authors...
Monday 31 Jul 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council’s door-knocking team will be on the doorsteps of Paraparaumu residents living in tsunami evacuation zones over the next four weekends to provide important information about tsunami. Council’s February 2017 research showed...
Monday 31 Jul 2017
The Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO), in conjunction with Kāpiti Coast District Council and the local New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Civil Defence Response Group (CDRG), recently ran a joint Civil Defence Emergency Management...
Monday 31 Jul 2017
Applications for Kāpiti Coast District Council’s annual waste reduction grants are now open. There are two different types of grants: waste levy funds for community projects and waste levy funds for new technologies and seed funding. The community...
Monday 31 Jul 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is reminding dog owners to make sure they’ve registered their pet by next Monday 31 July. It is a legal requirement to register your dog annually and Council is responsible for ensuring all dogs are registered. After t...
Monday 31 Jul 2017
Council will be giving the community the opportunity to consider an Easter Sunday Trading policy for Kāpiti. At the Strategy and Planning Committee’s 20 July meeting, councillors considered the overall policy work programme for the coming months. Among...
Tuesday 25 Jul 2017
A not-for-profit initiative to help 16-25 year olds to gain the skills required to secure local employment has been launched on the Kāpiti Coast. Work Ready Kāpiti, a joint initiative between the Kāpiti Coast Chamber of Commerce, the Kāpiti Coast...
Monday 24 Jul 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council’s animal management team is reminding Kāpiti dog owners that the deadline to register their furry friends is close. Registration payments are due by 31 July – that’s next Monday. People can pay online, or drop into one...
Friday 21 Jul 2017
Works to improve safety and accessibility on Raumati Road continue. Infrastructure Services Group Manager Sean Mallon says contractors have made some progress over the past fortnight but rain continues to cause set-backs. “Unfortunately the weather...
Friday 21 Jul 2017
A reminder for Paraparaumu residents who live in tsunami evacuation zones. For the next four Sundays – 30 July, 6 August, 13 August, 20 August – the Kāpiti Coast District Council will be door-knocking with help from Red Cross, Volunteer Kāpiti, WREMO a...
Friday 21 Jul 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting the community to visit their stand in Coastlands Mall next week to find out more about its work to make the most of the opportunities the expressways bring to the district. Group Manager Strategy and Planning...
Friday 21 Jul 2017
Council recently invited political party representatives to a briefing on how they’ll be able to use electoral signage around Kāpiti in the lead up to the September election. Signs can be put up from Saturday 22 July and must be removed before election...
Thursday 20 Jul 2017
Public Places Bylaw and the Trading in Public Places Policy updated Earlier this year we invited the community to have a say on the district’s draft 2017 Public Places Bylaw and Trading in Public Places Policy. After community consultation, the update...
Tuesday 18 Jul 2017
Volunteer groups and individuals have been honoured for their dedication to the community in this year’s Kāpiti Coast Civic and Community Awards. At a function in the Council’s Civic Building in Paraparaumu, four Civic Awards were presented by Mayor K...
Monday 10 Jul 2017
Kāpiti Coast residents have the opportunity to get hands on over the next couple of weeks, with No8 Wire Week offering a number of local events aimed at encouraging community resilience, DIY resourcefulness and environmental responsibility. The...
Monday 10 Jul 2017
Wi Parata Reserve reopened earlier this week, following on from safety improvements to avoid the danger of falling Astelia from the trees. Wi Parata Reserve has been closed since February after concerns were raised about Astelia falling on tracks and...
Monday 10 Jul 2017
This week the Council finished and opened the first section of the Paekākāriki Connection Track, a walkway that aims to provide a safer passage through a bush setting, between Paekākāriki and the popular Te Araroa Escarpment walking track. Parks and...
Friday 07 Jul 2017
Over the coming days and weeks, Raumati Road users and residents can expect roundabout works to pick up, after Council met with senior contractor representatives to agree on increased resourcing and longer hours for the works. “Parts of this job haven’...
Monday 03 Jul 2017
While the Kāpiti Coast District Council 20-year plan doesn’t need to be in place until mid-2018, we’re calling for early input from Kāpiti locals. Mayor K Gurunathan says that initial workshops with community group representatives and councillors have...
Monday 03 Jul 2017
The fences are up, digging has begun and the upgrade of Kāpiti Lights is underway. Sean Mallon, Group Manager Infrastructure Services, says the project was identified back in 2015 following extensive engagement with the community about what they would...
Monday 03 Jul 2017
Matariki will come to the Main Street of Ōtaki this Friday, 7 July, with a family-friendly celebration of the Māori New Year kicking off at 6pm. The event, brought to you by the Ōtaki Promotions Group, is part of districtwide Matariki festivities...
Monday 03 Jul 2017
The Kāpiti Community Food Bank is once again open to the public after working with Kāpiti Coast District Council and the Transport Agency to set up in new temporary premises. The local food bank had been without a home since having to move out of its...
Thursday 29 Jun 2017
KĀP ITI COAST, Thursday 22nd June 2017 - An Infometrics report commissioned by the Kāpiti Coast District Council has revealed new insights into the Kāpiti Coast’s booming self-employed business community, with house construction taking the lead as...
Thursday 29 Jun 2017
Last Friday, Ōtaki Beach kids got the green light to jump aboard the brand new pirate ship that features in the Council’s latest playground upgrade at Tasman Road Reserve. Alison Law, Parks and Recreation Manager, says this upgrade was designed with...
Thursday 29 Jun 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council and local iwi will launch the annual Maramataka on Monday 26 June with an official ceremony in the Council chambers. The Maramataka is the traditional Māori lunar calendar, and is launched around the time of Matariki....
Thursday 29 Jun 2017
A reminder for Ōtaki residents who live in the tsunami evacuation zones. Next Sunday 2 July the Kāpiti Coast District Council will be door-knocking with help volunteers to help Kāpiti get tsunami ready. Paekakariki will follow on from that, with...
Thursday 29 Jun 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council took out the Overall Award for Outstanding Performance in Carbon Management (Large Organisation) at Enviro-Mark Solutions’ Outstanding Performance Awards night in Auckland on Tuesday 6 June 2017. Enviro-Mark Solutions CEO ...
Thursday 22 Jun 2017
STOP/GO, AND RESTRICTIONS FOR LARGE TRUCKS AND BUSES Road improvements and maintenance are in full swing on Raumati Road, with roundabout works ramping up and road repairs taking place over the coming weeks. Work is underway to build the roundabout at...
Thursday 22 Jun 2017
Works have kicked off in Wi Parata Reserve to make changes to the layout of tracks to improve safety and avoid the danger of falling Astelia from the trees. Wi Parata Reserve has been closed since February after concerns were raised about Astelia falli...
Thursday 22 Jun 2017
The latest feature at Raumati’s Matthews Park underwent its final preparations last week, with line-marking completed on a new basketball court. The keyhole court is a result of a submission through the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s 2014/15 Annual...
Thursday 15 Jun 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council today agreed the contents of the annual plan for 2017/18, which will result in an average rates increase of 5.7%. The Council’s annual plan 2017/18 is the plan for the third year of our FutureKāpiti Long term plan...
Friday 09 Jun 2017
The team at Coastlands Aquatic Centre in Paraparaumu has good reason to crow at the moment, with some fantastic feedback coming through in its 2017 customer satisfaction survey and a national accessibility outfit naming it New Zealand’s number one...
Friday 09 Jun 2017
Over 250 locals have had their say on what they want to see for the future long-term development of Maclean Park in Paraparaumu. Based on community ideas and stories, the Kāpiti Coast District Council produced three different concepts for future...
Friday 09 Jun 2017
Earlier this week, Kāpiti Coast District Council Chief Executive Pat Dougherty was recognised with a Silver Ministerial Award for Significant Contribution to Civil Defence at the Civil Defence Emergency Management Awards in Wellington. Kāpiti Coast...
Friday 02 Jun 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Councillors are unanimous in their decision to trim back a macrocarpa hedge that is restricting visibility for vehicles and public access to a nearby bus stop on Te Moana Road. Mayor Gurunathan says the Councillors present at...
Friday 02 Jun 2017
Over the past few weekends, the Kāpiti Coast District Council has teamed up with Red Cross, local Civil Defence volunteers, Volunteer Kāpiti and other community groups to help Kāpiti get tsunami ready. Door-knocking in the Waikanae and Peka Peka tsunam...
Friday 02 Jun 2017
Applications for the 2016/2017 rates rebates and water rates remissions are now open. Group Manager Corporate Services Wayne Maxwell says now is the time for people to be thinking about getting their applications in, as applications close 30 June 2017....
Friday 02 Jun 2017
Work will begin next week on the first stage of the Paekākāriki Connection Track, a gravel walkway that aims to provide a safer walkway between Paekākāriki and the Escarpment Track. Parks and Recreation Manager Alison Law says the new walkway will take...
Friday 26 May 2017
A reminder for Waikanae and Peka Peka residents who live in the tsunami evacuation zones. This Sunday the Kāpiti Coast District Council will be door-knocking with help from Red Cross, Volunteer Kāpiti, WREMO and MCDEM to help Kāpiti get tsunami ready....
Tuesday 23 May 2017
The Council is upgrading the Te Moana Road and Park Avenue intersection to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and accessibility. The work involves shifting an existing bus stop eastwards and installing a central refuge on Te Moana Road to improve...
Friday 19 May 2017
If you haven’t already provided feedback on the future of Maclean Park, there’s still time. The Kāpiti Coast District Council is working with the community to decide on the long-term future development of the park. “Using the ideas and stories our...
Friday 19 May 2017
Visitors to the Kāpiti i-SITE visitor information centre can now view dynamic underwater video footage from the Kāpiti Marine Reserve following the recent installation of a permanent display. The i-SITE display showcases the Reserve’s abundant sea life...
Friday 19 May 2017
The Council is upgrading Te Moana Road and Park Avenue intersection to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and accessibility. The work involves shifting an existing bus stop eastwards and installing a central refuge on Te Moana Road to improve...
Wednesday 17 May 2017
The Council this week hosted commercial building owners at an information and feedback event, as part of a series of events for regular users of regulatory services.
Wednesday 17 May 2017
The Council has put up new signs at Paraparaumu Beach in an effort to stop people driving in prohibited zones.
Wednesday 17 May 2017
Over the next few months, the Kāpiti Coast District Council is teaming up with Red Cross, Volunteer Kāpiti and other community groups to help Kāpiti get tsunami ready. The November 2017 Kaikoura earthquake raised concerns about tsunami awareness and preparedness in Kāpiti and nationally.
Wednesday 17 May 2017
Work to upgrade the footpath on the north side of Poplar Avenue between Matai Road and Glen Road is underway. The project involves removing the existing footpath and replacing it with a new 2.5 metre shared path.
Friday 05 May 2017
Kāpiti Lights is about to get a makeover with work to upgrade the area commencing next week. The Kāpiti Lights upgrade is a key project in the Council’s town centres transformation programme which aims to take advantage of the opportunities provided by...
Friday 05 May 2017
The Council has established a new group to lead discussion and help bolster the district’s economic performance. Strategy and Planning Group Manager, Sarah Stevenson, says the Kāpiti Economic Development Leadership Group has been set up to assist the...
Friday 05 May 2017
The submission period for the Kāpiti Coast District Council 2017/18 annual plan and Wellington region Waste Management and Minimisation Plan ended on 1 May with 131 submissions received. Submitters who have asked to speak to the Council about their...
Friday 05 May 2017
More than 600 residents turned up at a recent Waikanae event to find out what there is to do for older people living in Kāpiti. The ‘Age on the Go’ Expo, opened with a speech from Mayor K Gurunathan, comprised around 40 displays, exhibits and stalls...
Friday 05 May 2017
Kena Kena School pupil Willow Bardsley was presented with a bike today for her participation in Movin’ March, an annual initiative that encourages kids to cycle, walk, scooter or skateboard to school. “We had 886 entries from six schools in Kāpiti whic...
Friday 05 May 2017
Get the child restraints in your car checked out next Thursday! The Council, with The Warehouse and Kāpiti Plunket, are offering free checks as part of road safety week. They’ll be in The Warehouse carpark between 12-3pm. Council officers will also ha...
Friday 28 Apr 2017
Over the past six months the Kāpiti Coast District Council has heard from around 1500 members of our community about their Maclean Park story – their memories, how they use the park and what people hope to see in the future. Using the ideas and stories...
Friday 28 Apr 2017
Council is advising people to take care around Raumati Beach School next week with term two beginning and improvement works to the area continuing. “We’re still working on a new shared path, footpath and changed parking layout so people are advised to...
Friday 21 Apr 2017
More than 400 people took the time to provide feedback and to put forward suggestions for renaming State Highway 1 (SH1) once it becomes a local road. Mayor K Gurunathan says it was great to see so many people taking an interest in the Council’s SH1...
Friday 21 Apr 2017
Around 500 business and rural property owners in Kāpiti will shortly be receiving surveys from Quotable Value (QV), as work gets underway for the upcoming property revaluations. Group Manager Corporate Services Wayne Maxwell says that councils are...
Friday 21 Apr 2017
If you haven’t already provided feedback on the Council’s plans for the year ahead, there’s still time. Consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 1 May. Mayor K Gurunathan says the planning for 2017/18 reflects the Council’s work following through on long...
Thursday 13 Apr 2017
Work will commence next week to upgrade the footpath on the north side of Poplar Avenue between Matai Road and Glen Road to a 2.5 metre shared path. Infrastructure Services Group Manager Sean Mallon says the upgrade aims to provide a safe and consisten...
Thursday 13 Apr 2017
Over the last couple of weekends dozens of Kāpiti folk have taken part in community workshops to share insights, issues and opportunities as work on the 2018-38 long term plan gets underway. Mayor K Gurunathan was delighted with the breadth of views...
Thursday 13 Apr 2017
The Kāpiti Coast District Council won the BERL Collaborative Government Action Award category at the 2017 McGredy Winder SOLGM Local Government Excellence Awards on Thursday 12 April for its work to get the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway on the road....
Tuesday 11 Apr 2017
Part of Waitohu Valley Road in Ōtaki will be closed overnight on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 April 2017 (weather dependent) so works on the road’s bridge can be carried out. The closed section will be between Dittmer Street and Ringawhati Road from...
Friday 07 Apr 2017
Feedback is being sought on a draft Community Facilities Strategy that was developed with community input. The Kāpiti Coast District Council has developed the draft strategy to plan for the current and future needs of the community. Parks and Recreatio...
Friday 07 Apr 2017
Get involved in one of the biggest arts events in the lower North Island. Applications for the 2017 Kāpiti Arts Trail on 28/29 October and 4/5 November are open, giving artists and galleries the opportunity to showcase their work and connect with the...
Friday 07 Apr 2017
There’s less than a week to go to put forward your suggestions for renaming State Highway 1 (SH1) once it becomes a local road. More than 300 people have had their say on name options for SH1 so far and the Kāpiti Coast District Council is encouraging...
Tuesday 04 Apr 2017
Young people are being encouraged to get involved in a competition which commemorates World War One (WW1). The competition, open to Year 7-13 school students, invites entrants to present a written account or short film in English or Māori about someone...
Tuesday 04 Apr 2017
Want to pay less to register your dog? Apply for approved dog owner status by 1 May! If your application is accepted, you’ll be entitled to a discounted registration fee from the next financial year starting July 2017. To qualify as an approved owner...
Tuesday 04 Apr 2017
It’s time to recognise the volunteers in our community who make Kāpiti great. Nominations for this year’s Civic and Community Awards, which honour the work of groups and individuals, open on 1 April 2017. Civic Awards recognise those who have contribut...
Tuesday 04 Apr 2017
The newly-aligned Goldsborough Avenue, which will form the northern arm of a new roundabout on Raumati Road, recently opened for traffic and now construction of the southern arm of the roundabout, into Hillcrest Road, is underway. This will be followed...
Monday 27 Mar 2017
Kāpiti canines ruled Waikanae Pool over the weekend for the first ever Dogs in Togs summer swim event on the coast. More than 150 dogs turned out for the final paddle of the season yesterday (Sunday 26 March) before the pool – open from November to Mar...
Monday 27 Mar 2017
More than 1000 people took part in 42 ‘Over the Fence Cuppas’ to celebrate Neighbours’ Day at the weekend. The gatherings aim to turn strangers into neighbours and streets into neighbourhoods with the largest one this year involving 180 households and...
Monday 27 Mar 2017
The new pump station on Moana Street, Ōtaki Beach, is now fully operational and has increased the capacity of the stormwater network in the area. Construction of the station, along with replacing old underground stormwater pipes with larger ones, began...
Friday 24 Mar 2017
From next week, Kāpiti Coast District Council will be seeking feedback from locals on the plans for the coming year. Mayor K Gurunathan says that since adopting its long term plan after significant community input in mid-2015, Council has been working ...
Monday 20 Mar 2017
Reach out to those who live near you for ‘Neighbours’ Day’ weekend this Saturday and Sunday (March 25/26)! ‘Neighbours’ Day’ encourages people to get to know their neighbours better which strengthens feelings of belonging, creates happier, healthier an...
Friday 17 Mar 2017
A new 2.5 metre wide shared path on the south side of Kāpiti Road between Magrath Avenue and the Airport Control Tower will make it easier to walk and cycle between Paraparaumu town centre and the beach. Group Manager Infrastructure Services Sean Mallo...
Friday 17 Mar 2017
The Waikanae Community Board endorsed the local community’s vision and action plan for Waikanae Beach at their meeting at the Waikanae Boating Club on Tuesday night. Kāpiti Coast District Council Strategy and Planning Group Manager, Sarah Stevenson, sa...
Friday 17 Mar 2017
Community representatives have been appointed to the Grants Allocation Committee (GAC) which makes decisions on how funding should be allocated from five grants programmes. Paula Archibald, Mary-Jane Duffy and Jill Stansfield will sit on the GAC to giv...
Friday 17 Mar 2017
Subsidised desexing and microchipping of dogs with a menacing classification is being offered by the Kāpiti Coast District Council. The initiative is part of the Government’s national strategy to reduce the risk and harm of dog attacks. Environmental...
Friday 17 Mar 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting the community to visit their pop-up display space at 3 Mahara Place in Waikanae next week to find out more about its work to make the most of the opportunities the Expressway brings to the district. Group Manag...
Friday 17 Mar 2017
More than 100 people have put forward suggestions for renaming the existing State Highway 1 (SH1). Mayor K Gurunathan says it’s great to see people taking an active interest in the Council’s SH1 renaming conversation. “People’s feedback has been mixed....
Friday 17 Mar 2017
Feedback on the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s draft 2017 Public Places Bylaw and draft 2017 Trading in Public Places Policy is due by the end of the month. People have until 31 March to provide input on the bylaw and policy. The bylaw sets out rules...
Friday 10 Mar 2017
The wet weather we've had over the weekend has naturally flushed the lagoon. The algae is gone and we've removed the signs. 13 March 2017 Kāpiti Coast District Council is advising people to keep their dogs on leashes if heading near Waimanu Lagoon in...
Friday 10 Mar 2017
Kāpiti Coast Deputy Mayor Janet Holborow has been appointed to the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) Policy Advisory Group. The advisory group will provide advice to National Council on policy matters relating to the economic, environmental, social,...
Friday 10 Mar 2017
Kāpiti kids and those young at heart are been called on to give feedback about what they would like to see at their neighbourhood playgrounds. Kāpiti Coast District Council is undertaking its regular renewal programme for playgrounds in Kāpiti and will...
Friday 10 Mar 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting the community to visit their stand in Coastlands next week to find out more about its work to make the most of the opportunities the Expressway brings to the district. Group Manager Strategy and Planning Sarah...
Friday 10 Mar 2017
Kāpiti residents have a chance to check out the newest park in the district next week. Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting the community to the Otaraua Park Experience between 1 and 5pm on Sunday 19 March. Parks and Recreation Manager Alison Law...
Tuesday 07 Mar 2017
The Kāpiti Coast community is being asked to put forward suggestions for naming seven sections of State Highway 1 (SH1) between Paekākāriki and Peka Peka that will be renamed as part of the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s work to make the existing SH1 ...
Tuesday 07 Mar 2017
Don’t miss out on registering for an ‘Over the Fence Cuppa’ as part of this year’s Neighbours’ Day Aotearoa which focuses on disaster preparedness. ‘Over the Fence Cuppas’ are an opportunity to get to know your neighbour(s) better. They can take place ...
Friday 03 Mar 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting the Kāpiti Coast community to come up with names for sections of State Highway 1 (SH1) that have a strong historical connection to the district. Strategy and Planning Group Manager Sarah Stevenson says people...
Friday 03 Mar 2017
Plans to transform the Paraparaumu town centre remain firmly in the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s sights, with work progressing over the next few months to upgrade the Kāpiti Lights area and establish Rimu Road as the main street. Mayor K Gurunathan...
Friday 03 Mar 2017
Kāpiti residents are being encouraged to enjoy the outdoors for Parks Week. Kāpiti Coast District Council is celebrating Parks Week again this year by profiling a park a day from 4 to 12 March and hosting a mayoral walk with Mayor K Gurunathan on 9...
Friday 03 Mar 2017
Well done to everyone took part in Walk2Work day! 248 people came to Coastlands Shoppingtown Limited to have their blood pressure and blood sugar levels checked by student nurses from Whitireia Community Polytechnic . Here's a happy Robert Hawke and ou...
Friday 03 Mar 2017
Te Ātiawa Park courts will be getting new lights. Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Operations and Finance Committee has approved funding for $31,500 for new lights at the courts. A key initiative in the Council’s FutureKāpiti – Long term plan was to...
Friday 24 Feb 2017
The Mackays to Peka Peka section of the Expressway opened to traffic in the early hours of Friday morning and many Kāpiti Coast residents have embraced the opportunity to experience the first section of the Wellington Northern Corridor road of national...
Monday 20 Feb 2017
Thousands of people took the opportunity to engage with the Kāpiti Coast District Council at the Kāpiti Coast ExpressDay on Saturday 18 February. Corporate Services Group Manager Wayne Maxwell said with Council marquees stationed at both Te Roto Drive...
Friday 17 Feb 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council will be monitoring a temporary block wall at the south end of Paraparaumu Beach over the weekend. A 170-metre concrete structure was installed to provide temporary protection for a sewer main serving a number of properties...
Friday 17 Feb 2017
Paekākāriki residents had an opportunity to see how the design of their new seawall was progressing last Sunday. The current seawall has been in place for 38 years and no longer effectively protects The Parade behind it, as highlighted by the recent...
Friday 17 Feb 2017
Ōtaki Pool will be closed next week to undergo a $5.4 million redevelopment. The pool’s rebuild is one of four key initiatives selected by the Kāpiti Coast District Council and the community for development as part of FutureKāpiti – Long term plan 2015...
Friday 17 Feb 2017
A detailed assessment of Ōtaki Memorial Hall has confirmed it is earthquake prone . This evaluation followed an initial seismic assessment by independent structural engineers, which identified the building on Main Street as potentially earthquake prone...
Friday 17 Feb 2017
Improvements to Raumati Road at the Hillcrest Road/Goldsborough Avenue intersection are in full swing. Starting last month, the works include installing a new roundabout and pedestrian refuges at each arm of the roundabout, re-aligning Goldsborough...
Friday 17 Feb 2017
The first stage of community input on refreshing Maclean Park is needed by Monday. Kāpiti Coast District Council is encouraging people who have an interest in the future of Maclean Park in Paraparaumu Beach to provide their ideas by the closing date of...
Friday 17 Feb 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting people to provide feedback on its draft 2017 Public Places Bylaw and draft 2017 Trading in Public Places Policy. Council’s Community Services Group Manager Max Pedersen says people have until 31 March to provid...
Tuesday 14 Feb 2017
Spark and Kāpiti Coast District Council are partnering to extend Spark Plugs – electric vehicle charging in Spark phone boxes. Spark and the Kāpiti Coast District Council have today announced they are partnering to extend the Spark Plugs initiative,...
Friday 10 Feb 2017
Work will be getting underway soon to upgrade five Kāpiti playgrounds. Kāpiti Coast District Council gathered community feedback on playgrounds in Paraparaumu and Ōtaki that are due to be upgraded in the next financial year. A series of drop-in session...
Friday 10 Feb 2017
Ōtaki will be home to a new community-designed splash pad for next summer. Kāpiti residents have helped shaped the design of the free-to-use outdoor water park destined for Haruatai Park, next to Ōtaki Pool. More than 400 people provided feedback throu...
Friday 10 Feb 2017
A new approach to seeking residents’ opinions is being implemented by Kāpiti Coast District Council. Strategy and Planning Group Manager Sarah Stevenson says feedback is being sought more regularly and a new online option is being offered. “Residents’...
Friday 10 Feb 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council is encouraging the district’s residents to get ready to express themselves at the Kāpiti Coast ExpressDay on Saturday 18 February. Corporate Services Group Manager Wayne Maxwell says the Council will be there on the day to...
Tuesday 07 Feb 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council welcomes the decision by the NZ Transport Agency to open the Mackays to Peka Peka section of the Kāpiti Expressway this month. Mayor K Gurunathan says the expressway will be a much-appreciated addition to the Kāpiti Coast....
Tuesday 07 Feb 2017
Despite the gloomy weather, lots of people turned up for yesterday’s Waitangi Day commemorations at the Ōtaki Māori Racecourse. “A big thank you to Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki for hosting the commemorations which were a great fusion of our different cultures,” sa...
Friday 03 Feb 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council is urging residents to stay clear of Wi Parata Reserve in Waikanae for their own safety. The Council has closed the reserve due to a risk overhanging plant clumps, ephiphytes or astelias, may fall onto the tracks. Parks an...
Friday 03 Feb 2017
Friday 10 February Ōtaki Gorge Road is now open! Thursday 9 February Repair work on the river tracks is complete now and Otaihanga Domain roads and tracks are fully open. Tuesday 7 February Otaihanga Domain will remain closed to vehicles until further...
Tuesday 31 Jan 2017
The Coastlands Aquatic Centre main pool has opened again ahead of schedule! Aquafit classes will be resuming Tuesday 20 February 2017 The Coastlands Aquatic Centre will be reopening next week after a three week closure for maintenance work. Work on the...
Tuesday 31 Jan 2017
Kāpiti Road has undergone a dramatic facelift over the past 12 months in preparation for the Mackays to Peka Peka section of the Kāpiti Expressway opening. Infrastructure Services Group Manager Sean Mallon says the Council has made a series of...
Tuesday 31 Jan 2017
Maclean Park was buzzing at the weekend as crowds made their way to the Paraparaumu Beach park for a day of entertainment, food and activities. The Maclean Park Experience on Saturday was one of a range of opportunities for people to share their ideas...
Friday 27 Jan 2017
Ōtaki is one of 151 towns around the country that will be given access to ultra-fast broadband (UFB) in the near future. In the second phase of the Government’s rollout, installation of UFB for these towns will start this year and be completed between...
Wednesday 25 Jan 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council inaugural meeting for 2017 will be under new standing orders. The orders were adopted by the Council on 15 December 2016 following a Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) review last year of local authority standing orders....
Wednesday 25 Jan 2017
Those caught driving illegally on Kāpiti beaches are likely to face fines in an effort to keep these areas safe for all users. This measure follows a significant number of complaints made to the Council and Police that there are too many people driving...
Wednesday 25 Jan 2017
Kāpiti Coast District Council is starting door-to-door surveys this week asking Kāpiti residents what they’ve considered when it comes to emergency preparedness. Since the 14 November earthquake, the Council has been working alongside Wellington Region...
Wednesday 18 Jan 2017
Young people in Kāpiti are being encouraged to ‘think big’ by the Kāpiti Coast Youth Council. Kāpiti Coast Youth Council is calling for applicants for the contestable Think BIG programme. Think BIG provides funding and support for young people,...
Wednesday 18 Jan 2017
Construction on the Ōtaki Pool’s redevelopment will get underway next month. The pool’s rebuild is one of four key initiatives selected by the Council and community for development as part of FutureKāpiti – Long term plan 2015–35. The pool will be clos...
Wednesday 18 Jan 2017
Te Ātiawa Park courts have had a makeover! A key initiative in Council’s FutureKāpiti – Long term plan 2015 – 35 was to rebuild and resurface the 10 courts at the Paraparaumu Beach park, which are used for both tennis and netball. Parks and Recreation...
Wednesday 18 Jan 2017
Works to upgrade the intersection of Raumati Road, Hillcrest Road and Goldsborough Avenue is scheduled to start this week. This is the first step in a programme of improvements scheduled for Raumati Road and surrounding areas to address growing traffic...
