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2020

  • Precautionary boil water notice lifted for Hautere/Te Horo residents
    Wednesday 23 Dec 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Council has removed the precautionary boil water notice for the Hautere/Te Horo public water supply that was issued on Wednesday 9 December 2020. The notice...
  • Swim safely in Kāpiti this summer
    Monday 21 Dec 2020
    Heading off to the river or beach this Christmas break and want to know if the water quality stacks up for swimming or recreation?
  • Further moisture issues identified at Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community Centre
    Monday 21 Dec 2020
    Latest air quality test results for Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community Centre suggest that the building may have deteriorated since remedial works were carried out earlier this year and...
  • Kāpiti plots course towards COVID-19 recovery
    Friday 18 Dec 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Council has set out a course towards the district’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic through the Kāpiti Recovery Plan, a community blueprint for building...
  • Waikanae’s Te Ara Tangata, the people's pathway, opens
    Friday 18 Dec 2020
    A small ceremony was held in Waikanae today to mark the opening of the beautiful and distinctive Te Ara Tangata cultural thread pathway, reports the Kāpiti Coast District...
  • Kapakapanui School students get into environmental restoration
    Thursday 17 Dec 2020
    A group of budding young Waikanae conservationists have had a taste of on-the-ground environmental restoration on their local awa.  Kāpiti Coast District Council staff were...
  • Waikanae Community Board by-election preliminary results announced
    Wednesday 16 Dec 2020
    Preliminary results in the Waikanae Community Board by-election 2020 have been announced after voting closed at noon today (16 December 2020). Electoral Officer Katrina...
  • Kāpiti Mayor doesn't want summer to stop
    Wednesday 16 Dec 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is asking everyone to do all they can to make sure our first summer with COVID-19 doesn’t stop. “We’re all looking forward to taking a...
  • Bumper line up of summer events for Kapiti
    Monday 14 Dec 2020
    Locals will notice a little festive cheer popping up around the Kāpiti Coast over the coming weeks ahead of a bumper line up of summer events aimed at helping the community make...
  • Community Panel being set up to help response to climate change
    Friday 11 Dec 2020
    A major step forward in responding to the impacts of climate change and sea level rise has been taken after the Kāpiti Coast District Council agreed with a recommendation to...
  • December downpours force closures across Kapiti roading network
    Thursday 10 Dec 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is asking for patience as it works at pace to deal with issues throughout its roading network following weeks of wet weather. “Our network has taken...
  • New Bylaw to control and reduce Kāpiti’s waste adopted by Council
    Thursday 10 Dec 2020
    Improvements in the way Kāpiti manages waste in the public space and supports waste minimisation – everything from junk mail and event waste to rubbish from multi-unit dwellings –...
  • Precautionary boil water notice issued for Hautere/Te Horo residents
    Wednesday 09 Dec 2020
    Nearly 300 residents in the Hautere/Te Horo community on the Kāpiti Coast are being advised to boil their tap water before use as a precautionary measure following the recent heavy...
  • No dog’s breakfast: Kāpiti dog registrations hit 98 per cent
    Tuesday 08 Dec 2020
    Well done dog owners of Kāpiti! Dog registrations for the 2020/21 year have hit 98 per cent complete, which means around 7,800 Kāpiti dogs have been successfully...
  • Ballot boxes on the move to make voting easier
    Monday 07 Dec 2020
    Voting in the 2020 Waikanae Community Board by-election is being made easier with a series of “pop-up” voting stations leading up to the close of polling on 16 December.  Electoral...
  • Kāpiti welcomes Government climate declaration and action
    Monday 07 Dec 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Council has welcomed the Government’s climate emergency declaration as a signal of increasing leadership and action in this crucial space. Mayor K Gurunathan...
  • Gateway decision approaching
    Monday 07 Dec 2020
    Work to explore a potential operating model for the proposed Kāpiti Gateway facility at Maclean Park in Paraparaumu Beach is nearing completion. The work was commissioned in late...
  • Preparing for a summer of responsible camping
    Wednesday 02 Dec 2020
    Local ambassadors will spend the summer spreading the word about how to responsibly freedom camp in Kāpiti, and promote the district’s attractions with visitors as they do...
  • Economic development strategy a feat of community collaboration
    Monday 30 Nov 2020
    Members of the newly formed Independent Economic Development Kotahitanga Board which will oversee the delivery of the district’s Economic Development Strategy were formally...
  • Exercise a timely reminder to be ready
    Tuesday 24 Nov 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Council staff were given a timely reminder of the need to be ready for anything after a trial activation of the Kāpiti Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) this...
  • Kāpiti gets big Jobs for Nature cash injection
    Thursday 19 Nov 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is delighted an unprecedented $8.5 million in Jobs for Nature funding will be coming to the district over the next four years.  The Department of...
  • Kāpiti Arts Trail showcased the energy and talent on our doorstep
    Tuesday 17 Nov 2020
    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,...
  • Clinic for not-for-profits seeking funding
    Monday 16 Nov 2020
    Community groups keen to learn more about where and how to access financial support are encouraged to attended a funding clinic at Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community Centre on Wednesday...
  • Council asking ‘what matters most?’ to help inform Long-term Plan
    Thursday 12 Nov 2020
    Starting this week, through to Wednesday 9 December, Kāpiti Coast District Council is asking our communities what matters most to them ahead of developing its Long-term Plan...
  • Creative Communities grants awarded with COVID-19 in mind
    Tuesday 10 Nov 2020
    Seventeen Kāpiti arts projects have been awarded funding through the latest round of the Creative Communities Scheme.  The Kāpiti Coast District Council has awarded $23,000 to a...
  • Ōtaki Gorge Road to remain closed at Blue Bluff for summer peak
    Tuesday 03 Nov 2020
    The section of Ōtaki Gorge Road known as Blue Bluff remains unstable and will likely remain closed for the peak summer period. The area 12km in from SH1 has in recent weeks shown...
  • Kāpiti Coast District Councillors confirm decisions on democratic reviews
    Friday 30 Oct 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Councillors made decisions this week on the future shape of representative democracy for the District.
  • Paving of cultural significance extended in Waikanae
    Tuesday 27 Oct 2020
    Work to extend distinctive paving in Waikanae town centre has started in Frater Lane and is weather permitting is expected to be finished by the end of December 2020.  This work is...
  • Kāpiti Coast’s growing attraction reflected in latest property revaluations
    Friday 23 Oct 2020
    House values have risen across the Kāpiti Coast district in the last three years by an average of 29.1% according to the latest revaluation by Quotable Value (QV). Kāpiti Coast...
  • Open days strengthen community connectedness
    Friday 23 Oct 2020
    Following the success of the Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community Centre’s inaugural open day on 6 October which saw more than 100 locals visit the Centre, a further open day is planned...
  • Collaborative approach enables regional plan for growth
    Thursday 22 Oct 2020
    Following 18 months of collaboration between central and local governments and mana whenua, a draft Framework for planning future growth across the Wellington region will shortly...
  • Youth encouraged to Think BIG
    Friday 16 Oct 2020
    Five youth groups are receiving funding from the Kāpiti Coast Youth Council for their rangatahi-led projects.
  • Kāpiti Arts Trail celebrates twenty-year journey of creativity
    Thursday 15 Oct 2020
    Kāpiti is gearing up for the District’s iconic annual art event in November, with over 100 artists signed up to show their artworks.
  • Be prepared Kāpiti
    Wednesday 14 Oct 2020
    Tomorrow is our National earthquake drill ShakeOut and the Kāpiti community is being reminded about making sure they are prepared. “After the year we’ve been through people would...
  • Job not done yet
    Tuesday 13 Oct 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan says the community needs to keep up the fight against COVID-19. “Despite the whole country being back at Alert Level One, now is not the...
  • Formal Beach Bylaw consultation kicks off
    Monday 12 Oct 2020
    Formal consultation on the updated Kāpiti Coast District Council Beach Bylaw has opened and is the community’s opportunity to have a say on the rules and regulations used to keep...
  • Safety improvements planned for Te Moana Road corridor
    Wednesday 30 Sep 2020
    A series of safety improvements are planned to start in early 2021 along the Te Moana Road corridor in Waikanae. Councillor James Cootes, Transportation portfolio holder, says it’s...
  • PGF supports further refurbishment works in Kāpiti
    Saturday 26 Sep 2020
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council has been granted $500,000 towards strengthening and refurbishment works on the Paraparaumu District Memorial Hall through the Government’s...
  • New damage at Blue Bluff, Ōtaki Gorge Road causing concern
    Friday 25 Sep 2020
    New damage to the slip-prone bank at Blue Bluff on Ōtaki Gorge Road (13km inland from SH1) following Wednesday night’s heavy rain is causing concern and the Kāpiti Coast District...
  • Independent Board to progress Kāpiti’s economic development priorities
    Friday 25 Sep 2020
    The Council’s Strategy and Operations Committee approved the terms of reference in establishing an Independent Economic Development Kotahitanga Board yesterday.
  • Beach Bylaw consultation set to begin
    Thursday 24 Sep 2020
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council will seek the community’s feedback on an updated Beach Bylaw next month.  Councillors have today given their approval for consultation to begin on...
  • Two vacancies to be filled on Waikanae Community Board
    Friday 18 Sep 2020
    The formal resignation of Waikanae Community Board member Jill Griggs has been received by Kāpiti Coast District Council today (Friday, 18 September). This means there are now two...
  • Refurb of Ōtaki Civic Theatre gets green light thanks to PGF funding
    Wednesday 16 Sep 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Council has welcomed new funding totalling $1.4 million for two Ōtaki projects through the Government’s Provincial Growth Fund, an investment that will create...
  • Kāpiti Gateway funding application released
    Tuesday 15 Sep 2020
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council has today published its Kāpiti Gateway application to the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) and supporting Indicative Business Case. In August, the...
  • Five candidates for Waikanae by-election
    Friday 11 Sep 2020
    Five people have been nominated in the Waikanae Community Board by-election and will now begin their campaigns for election.  Kāpiti Coast District Council Electoral Officer...
  • Lights, kites, action – five events to receive support through the Kāpiti Major Events Fund
    Thursday 10 Sep 2020
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council has awarded $190,000 to five events which showcase a distinctly Kāpiti flavour and bring economic benefits by attracting visitors and boosting the...
  • Results of Residents’ Opinion Survey encouraging
    Friday 04 Sep 2020
    An annual survey of more than 800 Kāpiti Coast residents and ratepayers shows high levels of satisfaction with Council’s performance. The findings from the Council’s 2019/20...
  • Kāpiti businesses feature strongly in regional awards
    Thursday 03 Sep 2020
    Judges have announced ten Kāpiti businesses are finalists in the Electra Business and Innovation Awards, with the winners in each category to be announced at an event on 9 October.
  • Council supports refurbishment of Ōtaki College gymnasium
    Tuesday 01 Sep 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Council will contribute $345,000 over six years to the refurbishment of the Ōtaki College gymnasium in exchange for community use of the facility for sporting...
  • Council’s waste reduction grants support green community projects
    Tuesday 01 Sep 2020
    Kāpiti community groups, Iwi/Māori organisations, schools, neighbourhood groups and businesses can apply for funding to support solutions for reducing waste until 20 October.
  • Councillors back call for the Crown to return airport land
    Monday 31 Aug 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Councillors passed a unanimous resolution on 27 August 2020 to support the call by the original owners of the Kāpiti Coast Airport land for the return of...
  • Nimble approach key to COVID-19 recovery planning
    Friday 28 Aug 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is taking a nimble approach to the district’s recovery from the impacts of COVID-19 in the face of potential further outbreaks and escalation in alert...
  • Council votes to retain STV voting system
    Thursday 27 Aug 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Councillors today passed a resolution to retain the Single Transferrable Voting (STV) voting system for Kāpiti Coast local body elections. There are two...
  • Councillors explore Gateway opportunity
    Thursday 27 Aug 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan and a small group of councillors met with Council staff yesterday to continue their discussions and deepen their understanding of the...
  • Chief Executive responds to Independent Organisational Review findings
    Thursday 27 Aug 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Council Chief Executive, Wayne Maxwell, has today outlined the organisation’s formal response to the Independent Organisational Review report commissioned by...
  • Kāpiti Coast to participate in initial stage of Three Waters reform
    Thursday 27 Aug 2020
    Councillors have agreed that Kāpiti Coast District Council will participate in the initial stage of the Government’s Three Waters Services Reforms programme. A Memorandum of...
  • Community sessions on Raumati Village roading improvements
    Tuesday 25 Aug 2020
    Drop-in sessions on Raumati Village roading improvements are a chance for the community to find out more and tell Council what they think of the proposed changes. Sessions will be...
  • Kāpiti welcomes confirmation of Transmission Gully opening date
    Friday 21 Aug 2020
    Mayor K Gurunathan welcomes Waka Kotahi’s announcement today that Transmission Gully is scheduled to open by 27 September 2021. “Having a solid date for when the road will open to...
  • Council named Toitū’s top carbon reducer for 2020
    Thursday 20 Aug 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Council’s ongoing work to reduce its carbon emissions has earned it the top spot in Toitū Envirocare’s list of carbon reducers for 2020. Toitū Envirocare...
  • Parking change at Te Newhanga Community Centre
    Wednesday 19 Aug 2020
    Following the relocation of the Kāpiti Foodbank to the Te Newhanga Community Centre in Paraparaumu changes have been made to parking restrictions to allow for shorter stays. The...
  • COVID-19 update from Mayor Gurunathan
    Friday 14 Aug 2020
    A further 12 days at COVID-19 Alert Level 2 is the best way for New Zealand to break the chain of transmission and prevent further spread of the virus says Kāpiti Coast District...
  • Council road management gets NZTA's highest rating
    Thursday 13 Aug 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is effective in its delivery of its roading programme, a recent New Zealand Transport Agency audit shows.  The NZTA Procedural Investment Audit is...
  • Councillors contemplate Gateway project
    Thursday 13 Aug 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District councillors and community board representatives met on Tuesday 11 August to discuss the government’s financial commitment to the Kāpiti Gateway project and...
  • Kāpiti joins fight to stamp out COVID-19 outbreak
    Thursday 13 Aug 2020
    The Kāpiti Coast has joined New Zealand in moving to COVID-19 Alert Level 2 as the country unites again to stamp out an outbreak of the virus. “I know many in our community will be...
  • Council calls for by-election
    Wednesday 12 Aug 2020
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council will call for a by-election following the resignation of Waikanae Community Board member Geoffrey Churchman on Tuesday 11 August.  Kāpiti Coast...
  • Consultation opens on Kāpiti’s Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw
    Friday 07 Aug 2020
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking submissions on proposed changes to the Solid Waste Bylaw 2010, which is up for review. The Bylaw manages litter and supports waste...
  • Kāpiti businesses shine in Wellington Gold Awards
    Thursday 06 Aug 2020
    Three Kāpiti companies have been announced as finalists in the Wellington Gold Awards which highlight the contribution businesses make to the region’s economy, and showcase talent...
  • Kāpiti Gateway gets the green light
    Thursday 06 Aug 2020
    The proposed Kāpiti Gateway at Maclean Park has been given the green light by Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones. Kāpiti Coast Mayor K Gurunathan said the Government has approved...
  • Roadmap for fostering a thriving Kāpiti economy adopted by Council
    Friday 31 Jul 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Council adopted the refreshed Economic Development Strategy 2020-23 at a Council meeting held yesterday.
  • Renewed animal shelter a home away from home
    Friday 24 Jul 2020
    The recent upgrade to Kāpiti Coast District Council’s animal shelter is enabling the Public Spaces and Animal Management team to provide a greater standard of care to animals who...
  • Community Centre welcomes Foodbank in move to support Kāpiti not-for-profits
    Friday 24 Jul 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Council has welcomed new tenants Kāpiti Community Foodbank to the Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community Centre. The move to Te Newhanga is part of a process to...
  • Ōtaki land sale aiming for jobs and growth
    Tuesday 21 Jul 2020
    Council-owned land in Ōtaki which has gone on the market today will meet the needs of businesses looking to own their premises. Kāpiti Coast District Council is selling two parcels...
  • Beach Bylaw review consultation period finalised
    Friday 17 Jul 2020
    The public consultation period for the review of the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Beach Bylaw will kick off in October this year.
  • Funding available to support major Kāpiti events
    Friday 17 Jul 2020
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting applications for grants from the Kāpiti Major Events Fund.
  • Celebrating 20 years of the Kāpiti Arts Trail
    Monday 06 Jul 2020
    After some COVID-19 uncertainty Kāpiti Coast District Council is delighted to confirm the 2020 Kāpiti Arts Trail will take place as originally planned on 7-8 and 14-15 November, in...
  • Council meetings adapt to new times – online access boosted
    Friday 03 Jul 2020
    The public will be able to continue to participate in Kāpiti Coast District Council meetings remotely following a change to meeting rules.  During the COVID-19 Level 4 and 3...
  • Dog registration caring for Kāpiti Dogs
    Wednesday 01 Jul 2020
    Annual dog registration is now open at Kāpiti Coast District Council. Between now and 31 July, Council is asking its 6,000 plus dog owners to register their dogs, switching out the...
  • Vandals cause over $18,000 worth of damage in 12 months
    Wednesday 01 Jul 2020
    Ratepayers have footed bills totalling over $18,000 to repair 42 acts of vandalism to public buildings over the last 12 months. Libraries, public toilets and community halls across...
  • 2020/21 Annual Plan adopted and rates approved
    Wednesday 01 Jul 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Council last week adopted its 2020/21 Annual Plan. The Annual Plan sets out the priorities and budget for the coming year, striking a balance between ensuring...
  • Appointment needed for face-to-face meeting with Duty Planner or Duty Building Officer
    Tuesday 30 Jun 2020
    An appointment is now needed for face-to-face meetings with a Duty Planner or Duty Building Officer. Please call us to book an appointment or alternatively, you can contact...
  • No8 Wire Week celebrates resilience and communities with a series of events
    Tuesday 30 Jun 2020
    No8 Wire Week 2020 is packed full of events to encourage community resilience, DIY resourcefulness and environmental responsibility through fun, hands-on activities and workshops. ...
  • Chief Executive welcomes opportunities presented by Independent Organisational Review
    Monday 29 Jun 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Council Chief Executive, Wayne Maxwell says he welcomes today’s release of the Independent Organisation Review report commissioned by the Mayor and...
  • Councillors encourage the public to read the full Martin Jenkins Independent Organisational Review
    Monday 29 Jun 2020
    Councillors have welcomed the review from Martin Jenkins and its recommendations that will help improve the management and governance of the Kāpiti Coast District Council. The...
  • Safety the driver for spruce-up of Raumati Village roads
    Friday 26 Jun 2020
    Road improvements at Raumati Village are planned to improve safety, particularly around intersections and crossing points used to access schools and shops.  Councillor James...
  • Strategy to help foster a thriving Kāpiti Coast District economy
    Friday 26 Jun 2020
    An advisory group of local business representatives working collaboratively with the Kāpiti Coast District Council have reviewed and refreshed the district’s Economic Development...
  • Setting a course for safe and sustainable transport in Kāpiti
    Monday 22 Jun 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking public feedback on a refreshed Sustainable Transport Strategy that will provide a long-term approach to solving our District’s transport...
  • Creative Communities grants offer boost for grassroots arts
    Friday 19 Jun 2020
    Local creative projects have been given a boost with the awarding of Creative Communities Scheme funding grants.  The Kāpiti Coast District Council has awarded $23,000 to 13...
  • Changes made to help boost Kāpiti’s events calendar
    Thursday 18 Jun 2020
    Conversations with event organisers have prompted the Kāpiti Coast District Council to make changes to its Proposed District Plan.
  • Ka pai Kāpiti!
    Monday 08 Jun 2020
    Ka pai Kāpiti! Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan says getting back to Level One is great news but there’s more work to be done. “I’m very proud of the way our community...
  • Kāpiti start-up programme to bring business ideas to life
    Wednesday 03 Jun 2020
    Budding Kāpiti businesses and entrepreneurs can now register for a free start up programme aimed at bringing great business ideas to life.
  • Kāpiti Gateway Building passes first hurdle
    Friday 29 May 2020
    The Kāpiti Gateway Building project has inched a step closer after Council granted approval today to apply to the Provincial Growth Fund for 50% of the estimated project...
  • Flexible working arrangements good for all
    Thursday 28 May 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan has welcomed news that consumer spending in the local community is up by around 15 per cent and praised the benefits of more flexible...
  • Changes coming for plastic recycling in Kāpiti
    Wednesday 27 May 2020
    From 1 July, Kāpiti Coast transfer stations and recycling collectors will only accept plastics numbered 1, 2 and 5 for recycling.
  • Rumbles another reminder for Kāpiti to be prepared
    Tuesday 26 May 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan says he is proud of how the community dealt with multiple earthquakes over the last 48 hours and is responding to the COVID19...
  • Council’s COVID-19 support to continue as long as New Zealand remains on alert
    Monday 25 May 2020
    Since 23 March the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has been helping Kāpiti locals get through the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Major artwork to be installed at Te Uruhi/Maclean Park
    Friday 22 May 2020
    Installation of a long-awaited sculpture at Te Uruhi/Maclean Park in Paraparaumu is set to begin next week. Tohorā, designed by internationally-renowned New Zealand artist Kereama...
  • Council releases concept design for the proposed Kāpiti Island Gateway building
    Thursday 21 May 2020
    A concept design for the proposed Kāpiti Island Gateway building and visitor centre shows a single storey 235m² building, with decking and a new bridge over Tikotu stream. On...
  • A journey to knowledge during COVID-19
    Tuesday 19 May 2020
    Libraries serve so many purposes beyond browsing for a good read. They are a community living room, an information hub  and a safe, calm space to take a break for many people in...
  • Regional air connections vital to the Kāpiti Coast District’s COVID-19 recovery
    Friday 15 May 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is asking the Kāpiti Coast community to back Air Chathams as the airline gets ready to resume services between Paraparaumu and...
  • Kāpiti Coast District pools to reopen from Friday
    Wednesday 13 May 2020
    Coastlands Aquatic Centre and Ōtaki Pool will reopen from 5.30am on Friday 15 May with reduced services and extra measures in place to help keep everyone safe. “We know many in our...
  • Kāpiti libraries prepare for a safer normal at alert level 2
    Wednesday 13 May 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Council libraries will reopen to the public from 10am tomorrow (Thursday 14 May) as New Zealand transitions to COVID-19 alert level 2. “We’re thrilled to be...
  • Markets to look at their requirements under alert level 2
    Tuesday 12 May 2020
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is contacting organisers of the district’s community markets to discuss whether they can reopen safely under alert level 2 in line with government...
  • Council prepares to “play it safe” in Alert Level 2
    Monday 11 May 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is ramping up its plans to re-open most of its community facilities following the Government’s announcement today that New Zealand will move to alert...
  • Kāpiti Island Gateway building funding application
    Monday 11 May 2020
    Council will consider putting forward a funding application to the Provincial Growth Fund for the Kāpiti Island Gateway Building on Thursday 28 May 2020. “Improving the Kāpiti...
  • Council prepares to move to COVID-19 Alert L2 safely
    Thursday 07 May 2020
    Today the Government announced what Alert Level 2 will look like providing greater certainty for our local people, businesses and our Council about what will be required of us. The...
  • Shovel-ready projects identified to help Kāpiti recovery
    Thursday 07 May 2020
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council has submitted nine “shovel-ready” infrastructure projects to be considered for funding support by Crown Infrastructure Partners. With a combined...
  • Kāpiti Libraries see 500% increase for online services
    Friday 01 May 2020
    While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced all kinds of community services, including Kāpiti District libraries, to temporarily close their doors, staff are finding creative ways to...
  • Rates and Annual Plan decisions made for 2020/21
    Friday 01 May 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K. Gurunathan says the proposed 2020/21 Annual Plan agreed by Council yesterday strikes a balance between ensuring the Council can continue to deliver...
  • Council prepares to move to COVID-19 alert level 3
    Monday 27 Apr 2020
    The Council is preparing to move to Alert Level 3 at midnight but for the most part essential services will continue to be delivered remotely. Mayor K Gurunathan says at that alert...
  • Council to discuss rates and Annual Plan for next year
    Friday 24 Apr 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Councillors will meet next Thursday (30 April) to discuss its proposed draft Annual Plan and average rates increase for the 2020/21 year. Mayor K Gurunathan...
  • Stand at Dawn – Kāpiti commemorates ANZAC Day in a new way
    Thursday 23 Apr 2020
    For the first time in its history the Royal New Zealand Returned Services Association (RNZRSA) in conjunction with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will be commemorating ANZAC...
  • Mayor urges Kāpiti residents not to lose sight of gains made against COVID-19
    Monday 20 Apr 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is asking Kāpiti residents to continue to stay in their bubbles while the country prepares to move to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 next...
  • Annual Plan and budget setting for 2020/21
    Friday 17 Apr 2020
    Councillors met again this week to continue their discussions about how the Council will support Kāpiti Coast residents, local businesses and the district’s economy to recover from...
  • COVID-19 alert level clarity welcome – but we’re not there yet
    Thursday 16 Apr 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan welcomes this afternoon’s announcement on what life will look like under reduced COVID-19 alert levels but reminds Kāpiti that we have a...
  • Statement from Kāpiti Coast Mayor K Gurunathan
    Tuesday 14 Apr 2020
    Kāpiti Coast Mayor K Gurunathan says his thoughts are with the family and friends of the Kāpiti Coast resident who died from COVID-19 complications in Wellington Hospital...
  • This is not an exercise: Kāpiti’s emergency operations centre responds to the COVID-19 challenge
    Saturday 11 Apr 2020
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council has a dual role during the COVID-19 pandemic – to staff Kāpiti’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and keep core essential services running.
  • Financial assistance for Kāpiti community and business
    Thursday 09 Apr 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Councillors have agreed on a range of immediate actions to support local people and businesses in response to COVID-19. At a special briefing this week the...
  • Kāpiti Coast residents urged to stay put this Easter
    Tuesday 07 Apr 2020
    Kāpiti Coast Mayor K Gurunathan is urging Kāpiti Coast residents not to be complacent in the fight against COVID-19 and to stay home and save lives this Easter. “For the most part...
  • Phone line set up for Kāpiti residents most in need
    Friday 03 Apr 2020
    Kāpiti Coast residents struggling to get essentials like food and medication because of COVID-19 can now call a new Council welfare support number, says Kāpiti Coast District Mayor...
  • Community spirit will help get Kāpiti residents through
    Thursday 02 Apr 2020
    Kāpiti Coast Mayor K Gurunathan is encouraging Kāpiti residents to keep fighting the good fight against COVID-19 after a week of self-isolation. “Our daily lives have changed...
  • Mayor urges Kāpiti residents to get connected
    Wednesday 01 Apr 2020
    Kāpiti Coast Mayor K Gurunathan is urging people to sign up to and follow the Council’s digital communication channels following the news that community papers won’t be delivered...
  • COVID-19 – keeping us all safe by staying close to home
    Monday 30 Mar 2020
    From tonight, the Kāpiti Coast District Council will be locking vehicle access gates at those parks that have them, and the gates into cemeteries across the district to help reduce...
  • Kāpiti, your job now is to stay at home and save lives
    Thursday 26 Mar 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan says Council will continue do its job and keep essential services running over the next four weeks but the community needs to do its job...
  • Essential services to continue
    Tuesday 24 Mar 2020
    2.45pm, 24 March 2020 Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is reassuring the community that essential Council services will continue as usual as New Zealand moves into alert...
  • New Zealand COVID-19 response goes to level four
    Monday 23 Mar 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is urging all members of the community to follow Government instructions as New Zealand moves into alert levels 3 and 4 in the COVID-19...
  • Kāpiti and Horowhenua District Councils move to protect communities from COVID-19
    Sunday 22 Mar 2020
    From 5.30am Monday, all Kāpiti Coast District customer service centres, libraries and aquatic facilities will close to visitors in response to the rapidly evolving COVID-19...
  • Mayor urges people to stay calm and follow official advice
    Saturday 21 Mar 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is calling for calm following Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s announcement today. “Today’s announcement gives us clear direction on how and...
  • Kāpiti Coast public facilities to stay open for now
    Friday 20 Mar 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan says swimming pools, libraries and other community facilities around the Kāpiti Coast District will remain open for now but people who...
  • Keeping calm, clean and kind key to getting through
    Friday 20 Mar 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan says that while COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving situation, keeping calm, clean and kind is how Kāpiti will get through. “Yesterday, the...
  • Mayor urges Kāpiti residents to stay calm and follow MoH advice
    Wednesday 18 Mar 2020
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is urging people to do their bit to help protect the community and all of New Zealand from COVID-19. “We acknowledge that there’s a lot of...
  • Dog in Togs – Cancelled
    Tuesday 17 Mar 2020
    We’ve made the tough call to cancel our annual 'Dog in Togs' event at Waikanae pools this Sunday. While the event doesn’t meet the Government threshold on mass gatherings of 500 or...
  • Kāpiti Gateway Centre progresses to business case
    Friday 13 Mar 2020
    An updated feasibility investigation released today by the Kāpiti Coast District Council on building a Kāpiti Gateway Centre at Paraparaumu Beach has provided the necessary...
  • Locals strengthen their neighbourhood connections
    Thursday 12 Mar 2020
    ‘Neighbours Day’ Aotearoa is a week-long national campaign with the aim of turning strangers into neighbours and streets into neighbourhoods.
  • Filling the freedom camping blanks
    Tuesday 10 Mar 2020
    This summer Kāpiti Coast District Council staff have been gathering information on freedom campers in Kāpiti, with early results providing some useful insights into visitor...
  • Changes coming for plastic recycling in Kāpiti (delayed due to COVID-19)
    Monday 09 Mar 2020
    From 1 May your kerbside collection provider will only collect plastic types 1, 2 and 5 for recycling.
  • Park to Path event ends a busy Parks Week 2020
    Monday 02 Mar 2020
    The Kapiti Coast District Council’s annual fun run/walk, Park to Path, will wrap up a busy week of events as Kāpiti celebrates Parks Week 2020.
  • Waikanae Library building options investigated
    Friday 28 Feb 2020
    Investigations into future building options for Waikanae Library are under way with the Kāpiti Coast District Council set to begin exploring a range of options that may include...
  • Kāpiti’s heritage protected by Council funding
    Monday 24 Feb 2020
    Sites of historic and natural significance stretching across the district from Paekakariki to Ōtaki are among 12 projects granted financial assistance from the latest Kāpiti Coast...
  • Kāpiti Community Sports Bank - breaking down barriers to sport
    Tuesday 18 Feb 2020
    A community Sports Bank is set to open in Kāpiti, giving the community easier access to free sporting equipment.
  • Confirmation of Transmission Gully opening gives Kāpiti certainty
    Monday 17 Feb 2020
    The NZ Transport Agency’s announcement that Transmission Gully is scheduled to open before Christmas 2020 gives Kāpiti residents a solid date for the end of works.  “Transmission...
  • Doors open to Te Raukura - Kāpiti’s Performing Arts Centre
    Monday 17 Feb 2020
    A significant regional asset, Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, is opening its doors to the community on Saturday February 22 with a public open day.
  • Retirement industry forum to explore sector potential
    Friday 14 Feb 2020
    A Retirement Industry Forum being held in Kāpiti on Monday will outline the contribution the sector makes and the opportunities the aged care sector offers the district, as well as...
  • Kāpiti Road improvements completed to the benefit of all
    Monday 10 Feb 2020
    The opening of the shared pathway on the south side of Kāpiti Road marks the completion of several years’ work to improve pedestrian, motorist and cyclist safety along Kāpiti...
  • Climate change and our coast – launching our community conversation
    Thursday 30 Jan 2020
    In March, the Kāpiti Coast District Council will hold a Summit and community event to kick-start a conversation on the challenges climate change will bring to our...
  • Kāpiti Beach Bylaw review – tell us what you think
    Thursday 30 Jan 2020
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking the community’s input on how our beaches are managed and protected ahead of a review of the Kāpiti Coast District Council Beach...
  • Infrastructure investment welcomed
    Wednesday 29 Jan 2020
    The confirmation of large scale infrastructure investment in the lower North Island will boost connectivity and resilience in the region, Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan...
  • Kāpiti events offer something for everyone
    Monday 27 Jan 2020
    The major events season continues in Kāpiti with something on offer for everyone. Kāpiti Coast District Council is supporting a number of new and familiar large scale events this...
  • Waitangi Day 2020 commemorations
    Thursday 23 Jan 2020
    Kāpiti will commemorate Waitangi Day with a vibrant and diverse community event at Campbell Park, Paekākāriki on 6 February.

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