2017

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has collaborated with the other local authorities in the region, Greater Wellington Regional Council, DOC and the Wellington Regional Economic...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has closed Waterfall Road as monitoring reveals that the site of previousslips is potentially on the move again.The road has been closed at MacKay’s...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

KĀPITI 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...

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...

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...

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 Coast District Council took out the Overall Award for Outstanding Performance in Carbon Management (Large Organisation) at Enviro-Mark Solutions’ Outstanding Performance...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.Nearly 40...

The Council has put up new signs at Paraparaumu Beach in an effort to stop people driving in prohibited zones.The signs have been placed at the boat launching area of the beach to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Coastlands Aquatic Centre main pool has opened again ahead of schedule! Aquafit classes will be resuming Tuesday20 February 2017 The Coastlands Aquatic Centre will be...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...