Everything Kāpiti e-newsletter
Everything Kāpiti is our weekly email update for Kāpiti residents. It's a convenient way to keep informed on council activities, upcoming events and opportunities to get involved and give feedback.
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Read our latest issues:
26 May 2020 | Council's Emergency Operations Centre wraps upKāpiti, you’re doing great at our new safer normal! |
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19 May 2020 | Living at alert level 2Well done Kāpiti, for playing it safe as we've transitioned to alert level 2. The weather's been great, and it's wonderful to be out seeing friends and visiting our favourite local businesses again, but remember, our battle against COVID-19 is far from over. Stick to the rules and if you feel unwell, please stay home. We've lots of information for you this week with our facilities back up and running, so read on! |
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12 May 2020 | Preparing for a "safer normal"Ka pai Kāpiti, the sacrifices we’ve made have helped stop the spread of COVID-19 and on Thursday we’ll move to our “safer normal”. There’s a lot to think about before we make the move to alert level 2 and in this issue we’ll update you on our plans and more. |
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5 May 2020 | Council makes rates and Annual Plan decisionsThank you for another week of uniting against COVID-19, Kāpiti. There was great news yesterday at the Government media briefing with zero new cases reported, but we still have work to do. Let's keep doing what we're doing – stick to your bubbles, stay safe, stay kind. |
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28 April 2020 | A brand new dayKa pai Kāpiti, you've done a great job so far in our fight against COVID-19. We've got a lot to update you on, so sit back in your bubble with your favourite local home-delivered or takeaway coffee, and check out what's been happening, and what's coming up. |
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21 April 2020 | Council prepares for COVID-19 Alert Level 3There's a lot going on, both in central and local government, but it's what our people are doing by staying home that's making a huge difference for us all. Keep it up Kāpiti, you're saving lives. Things will be changing over the next few weeks – read on to find out more about what we've been doing, and what's coming up. |
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14 April 2020 | Financial assistance package for the people of KāpitiThanks to everyone who stayed at home in their bubbles and played by the Alert Level 4 rules over the Easter weekend. We’ve still got a long way to go in our fight against COVID-19, but if we keep working together and doing the right things, we will get through this. Be kind, be patient, stay home and save lives. |
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9 April 2020 | Caring for the people of KāpitiWe had such a great response to our last Everything Kāpiti, we wanted to update you on Council's latest news in case you're not seeing it in other places. See below for where else you can keep up to date with Council news. Remember to stay home, and be kind, Kāpiti – we’re all in this together. |
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23 March 2020 | COVID-19 – Alert Level 4 11.59pm Weds 25 MarchNew Zealand will move into COVID-19 Alert Level 4 from midnight tomorrow. Like many local and central agencies, we have been planning for weeks and we are prepared and ready to respond to this rapidly evolving situation. Remember to keep calm, clean and kind, Kāpiti – we’re all in this together. |
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17 March 2020 | Driving in the boat launching areaWork's started on an exciting new temporary mural at Waikanae Library, the Kāpiti Gateway Centre has progressed to business case, and we have an important message about driving and swimming around launching boats. Grab a cuppa and read about what's coming up. |
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12 March 2020 | Parks weekIt’s Parks Week, and we have lots of ideas for activities out and about in Kāpiti’s parks. Check out upcoming changes for recycling your plastics, what we’ve been talking to freedom campers about, how to sign up to run a cuppa over the fence for Neighbours Day, and much more! |
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3 March 2020 | Climate change and our coastTakutai Kāpiti Summit is on this Sunday, join us to discuss the challenges climate change will bring to our coastline. Dog owners, your furry friends will get their chance to have a swim at Waikanae pool before it closes for the season, Waikanae library building options investigations are under way, and we still have plenty of events Check out all the latest news below. |
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25 February 2020 | Vehicles on our beachesOn Saturday our community got its first behind-the-scenes look at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, with a fun and busy open day. We've got updates from the animal management team, and the latest on our playground updates, which are under way! Check out below for all the latest news. |
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18 February 2020 | Movies in the Park a hitWhat a weekend we had! Glorious Kāpiti sunshine, fabulous family fun at Movies in the Park, and now this wonderful rain for the garden. Make the most of the downtime to check out our upcoming events, work updates and ways you can have your say. |
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11 February 2020 | How's our swimming water?Watch how we monitor our swimming water quality, what the latest playground updates will be, find out how to apply for funding at our latest workshop, and more... |
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4 February 2020 | Beach bylaw reviewHave your say on the beach bylaw review, join us for climate change and coast summit 2020 and much more |
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28 January 2020 | Fires on the beachHear from our friends at Te Horo Fire and Emergency, Commemorating Waitangi Day, stay prepared and lots of events. |
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21 January 2020 | Horses on the beachGet out and enjoy the summer sun by visiting our beaches, pools, walkways and public spaces. This edition is packed with events, work updates and reminders on how we can share our public spaces together. |
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14 January 2020 | Welcome to the first edition of Everything Kāpiti for 2020Our Home Our Kapiti, Summertime at Kāpiti Aquatics, Beach Bylaw review, freedom camping, and more... |
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17 December | Ko au te Taha Moana. Ko te Taha Moana ko auHoliday opening hours, Kāpiti Road shared pathway, Aotearoa Bike Challenge, and more... |
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10 December | Our home, our KāpitiKāpiti Coast Airport to see DC3 return, register now for the summer reading programme, Public Arts Panel applications and more... |
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3 December | Delivering safe and reliable drinking water to our communityRoad safety celebration, storing water in case of an emergency, explore our region’s trails and more... |
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26 November | Waikanae Community Board Appoints ChairSafe and Accessible Transport, Summertime in Kāpiti, Food fair, stay and play, Wellington Airport Community Awards and more... |
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