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2021

  • Nominations close for Waikanae Community Board by-election
    Wednesday 22 Dec 2021
    Nominations closed at noon today (22 December 2021) for Kāpiti District Council’s Waikanae Community Board by-election, following the recent resignation of a community board...
  • Council takes firm stance on COVID-19 Vaccination
    Tuesday 21 Dec 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council has adopted a policy that mandates the requirement for all staff, and the majority of people who do work on the Council’s behalf, to be fully...
  • Central Paraparaumu property purchase
    Tuesday 21 Dec 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council has acquired 23 Amohia Street, Paraparaumu.  Kāpiti Coast is growing and Council needs to plan for this so that we grow well. This is a strategic...
  • Kāpiti Coast District Council is getting ready for a summer of play
    Monday 20 Dec 2021
    This summer Kāpiti Coast District Council has something special in store for our tamariki. Watch out for a new play trailer (Waka Kori), a new shade sail at the Mazengarb Reserve t...
  • Kapiti Community Centre update
    Friday 17 Dec 2021
    In its Long-term plan 2021-40, Kāpiti Coast District Council budgeted $5 million to rebuild or replace Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community Centre following its closure due to ongoing...
  • “Tool too blunt”: Council responds to Housing Amendment Bill
    Wednesday 15 Dec 2021
    ‘One-size-fits-all’ changes to the Resource Management Act, through the Resource Management (Housing Supply Amendment and Other Matters) Amendment Bill​, will have significant...
  • Response to housing survey telling of current climate
    Wednesday 15 Dec 2021
    More than 1,300 people from across Kāpiti have shared their housing stories and aspirations through Kāpiti Coast District Council’s community housing survey. The month-long survey,...
  • Kāpiti Kids’ Summer Reading Programme is open for registrations
    Monday 13 Dec 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Libraries welcome kids aged 5-12 to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Programme. The programme encourages our tamariki to read books and complete...
  • Submissions strengthen district’s approach to growing well
    Friday 10 Dec 2021
    Council has formally received 145 submissions on its proposed approach to growth Te tutu pai, Growing well. The submissions will help to inform final decisions on the Council’s...
  • Social Impact Grants now open
    Friday 10 Dec 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is calling for applications by not-for-profit organisations for funding for initiatives that will help the district, with a particular focus this year...
  • Future looking bright for Kāpiti’s blossoming food and beverage sector
    Thursday 09 Dec 2021
    Over the next six months the Kāpiti Coast District Council, in partnership with the Economic Development Kotahitanga Board, will work with the district’s food and beverage sector...
  • Council advises public to keep out of rivers and sea for several days after floods
    Wednesday 08 Dec 2021
    The massive rainfall over the past couple of days has put pressure on the Kāpiti Coast District’s storm and wastewater systems resulting in the need to spill excess treated and...
  • Heavy rain causing surface flooding and rising rivers – take care
    Monday 06 Dec 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is advising the community take care as heavy rain continues to fall across the district. Motorists are asked to please drive with care and if possible...
  • Council proposes to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for all staff
    Friday 03 Dec 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is consulting with staff on a proposal to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory across the organisation. Chief Executive Wayne Maxwell says the...
  • Vaccine passes needed for Council pools, libraries and halls
    Thursday 02 Dec 2021
    People using Kāpiti Coast District Council pools, libraries and halls will need to carry a vaccine pass when the district moves to Orange under the new COVID-19 traffic light...
  • Annual Report shows progress made in a challenging year
    Tuesday 30 Nov 2021
    The latest Kāpiti Coast District Council Annual Report outlines a year of progress in a challenging and uncertain time.  The Kāpiti Coast District Council Annual Report (and...
  • Waste Levy Fund recipients announced
    Tuesday 30 Nov 2021
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council Grants Allocation Committee has awarded Waste Levy funds to 15 recipients across three categories.   The grants support waste minimisation...
  • Chip sealing work on Ratanui Rd
    Tuesday 30 Nov 2021
    Motorists using Ratanui Rd between Paraparaumu and Otaihanga are being urged to take extra care passing through while chip sealing work is completed.  Council is topping up the...
  • Council to consult on draft plan changes for parking and building
    Friday 26 Nov 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is consulting on draft changes to the District Plan requiring accessible car parking and cycle parking in new developments and removing a consent...
  • Mayor urges Kāpiti to ‘get two shots for summer’
    Friday 26 Nov 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan has welcomed the news that border rules are relaxing to allow Kiwis to return but warns there will continue to be uncertainty for the...
  • Council urges pool safety this Kāpiti summer
    Thursday 25 Nov 2021
    Thinking of putting in a pool this summer?  Kāpiti Coast District Council is reminding people to check out what rules apply under the Building (Pools) Amendment Act 2016 before...
  • Ōtaki pilot programme for rangatahi sees locals delivering local solutions
    Wednesday 24 Nov 2021
    The Ōtaki based Te Hunga Rangatahi Pilot Programme, that kicked off in February this year, is helping local rangatahi overcome barriers and discover pathways to future...
  • Outdoor dining at hospitality venues encouraged
    Tuesday 23 Nov 2021
    Summer is just around the corner and the Kāpiti Coast District Council is supportive of local cafes and restaurants extending their trading areas to enable customers to dine...
  • Every story counts – housing survey helping to build strong case for change
    Tuesday 23 Nov 2021
    Council is calling on the community to complete a housing survey as part of its work to assess the district’s current and emerging housing and social needs. The quick and easy...
  • Waikanae by-election chance to sample local government
    Tuesday 23 Nov 2021
    A resignation from the Waikanae Community Board has opened up a seat for a new member, providing the prefect opportunity for someone to have a taste of local government.  Following...
  • Kāpiti Coast District Libraries teamed up with Skinny Jump
    Monday 22 Nov 2021
    From today Skinny Jump is part of the Kāpiti Coast District Libraries whānau. The service provides affordable broadband to Kāpiti homes via a flexible prepaid service. “Everyone...
  • Proposed housing bill heightens need for a considered approach to growth
    Friday 19 Nov 2021
    Published 1 Nov 2021 Kāpiti Coast District Council’s consultation on its growth approach for the next 30 years is progressing, but new government direction means intensification...
  • Trial camping facility to get more people experiencing Kāpiti on horseback this summer
    Wednesday 17 Nov 2021
    This summer, to help entice more visitors and their horses to the district, Kāpiti Coast District Council is funding the temporary hire of a portable shower and toilet block at the...
  • Heritage Fund applications now open
    Wednesday 17 Nov 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council has funding available through its Heritage Fund to help landowners to manage and protect heritage features.   The fund was established to support...
  • Kāpiti Coast residents urged to prepare for COVID-19 cases in the community
    Tuesday 16 Nov 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is urging residents to be vigilant in the wake of confirmed cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant making its way down the country. “While...
  • Councillors decide Kāpiti local body system to stay similar to status quo
    Monday 15 Nov 2021
    Published 11 Nov 2021 Kāpiti Coast District will keep a local democracy system similar to that in place now, but with a new community board to represent Raumati, making five...
  • Council celebrates and supports ‘uniquely Kāpiti’ events through fund
    Friday 12 Nov 2021
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council has awarded $65,000 in funding to two local events through the second round of its 2021/22 Major Events Fund. The fund supports events that...
  • Kāpiti Arts Trail to open its doors this weekend
    Monday 01 Nov 2021
    The Kāpiti Arts Trail is an iconic event bringing the creative community closer together over the weekends of 6/7 and 13/14 November from 10am-4pm. The Kāpiti Coast District...
  • Akatarawa Rd closing for important repairs
    Friday 29 Oct 2021
    From 1 November Akatarawa Rd is closing to through traffic for two weeks as important repair works are completed. During this time access will be limited to residents only during...
  • “All in” approach to Three Waters reform undermines sector’s voice
    Wednesday 27 Oct 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is disappointed in the Government’s shotgun decision to push ahead with an "all in" approach to the Three Waters reform despite numerous...
  • Waikanae Pool to open in golden milestone summer
    Tuesday 26 Oct 2021
    It’s synonymous with summer in Kāpiti and this year when the Waikanae Pool opens it will be celebrating a special milestone.  Waikanae Pool opens on 1 November for its fiftieth...
  • Growing well and enhancing our open spaces – have your say on future Kāpiti
    Tuesday 19 Oct 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council wants to hear from the community on what it means to ‘grow well’ as the district prepares for population growth of about 32,000 people over the next...
  • Embrace Super Saturday to super charge vaccinations
    Monday 11 Oct 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan says this weekend’s Super Saturday is a golden opportunity to boost vaccination rates and move closer to a return to normal life.  This...
  • Future of Maclean Park recycling bins uncertain
    Monday 11 Oct 2021
    A new sign has been installed to provide additional guidance on the use of the yellow recycling bin at Maclean Park in Paraparaumu. The sign is in response to a recent audit that s...
  • Understanding alcohol use in Kāpiti – survey live now
    Friday 08 Oct 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking input from the community to inform the potential creation of a local alcohol policy for the district.  Local alcohol policies are commonly...
  • See a new side to Kapiti Island
    Friday 08 Oct 2021
    Kapiti Island may be 200 million years old, but it continues to evolve, delivering exciting, new and ecologically-friendly experiences to everyone who visits. Kāpiti Coast District...
  • Mahara Gallery construction contractor appointed and work to begin soon
    Wednesday 06 Oct 2021
    The redevelopment of the Mahara Gallery in Waikanae will get under way soon, following the appointment of a construction contractor, reports the Kāpiti Coast District...
  • Kāpiti coastal science report due soon
    Tuesday 05 Oct 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council will soon receive a report assessing potential future changes to its coastline to guide community discussions on the district’s coastal planning,...
  • Opinion: Fair, equitable, local, and affordable – A counter proposal to the proposed Three Waters Reform
    Tuesday 05 Oct 2021
    We’ve seen the public conversation around the Government’s Three Waters Reform ramp up in recent weeks as councils across Aotearoa have convened to formulate their feedback on the...
  • Council calls for collaboration on Three Waters Reform proposal
    Friday 01 Oct 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Councillors met yesterday to discuss the Government’s Three Waters Reform proposal and are calling for the Government to work constructively with the local...
  • Updated Keeping of Animals Bylaw adopted
    Friday 01 Oct 2021
    The Kapiti Coast District Council Keeping of Animals, Bees and Poultry Bylaw 2021 was adopted by Council yesterday and will come into effect on 1 January 2022.    Under the Local...
  • Culture-filled few months ahead following creative grants
    Tuesday 28 Sep 2021
    A battle of the bands, a beach art competition and the return of the Pickle Pot Be-In are among the arts and culture events to bring colour and vibrancy to Kāpiti in the coming...
  • Opinion: Controlling the flow – other issues to consider with the Three Waters reform
    Monday 27 Sep 2021
    Opinion by Wayne Maxwell, Kāpiti Coast District Council Chief Executive The Government’s Three Waters Reform proposal is a complex beast and there are a range of considerations....
  • Less than a week to have your say on council model
    Monday 27 Sep 2021
    Kapiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is urging residents to have their say on the Council’s democratic model before consultation closes next week (5pm Monday 4 October). “We’ve...
  • Vaccination the key to avoiding future COVID-19 lockdowns
    Wednesday 22 Sep 2021
    In the wake of the most recent Alert Level 4 lockdown Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is urging residents to get vaccinated. “Vaccination will give our community an extra...
  • Council provides one-off grant to help the Foodbank’s relocation project
    Wednesday 22 Sep 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council has agreed to provide a one-off grant of $25,000 to assist the Kāpiti Community Foodbank with their relocation project. Districtwide Councillor and...
  • Kāpiti community coastal panel members named
    Tuesday 21 Sep 2021
    Kāpiti District Council Mayor K Gurunathan today named six members of a new community-led panel set up to advise Council on possible solutions to future sea level rise and coastal...
  • Kāpiti taking zen approach on Transmission Gully opening
    Tuesday 21 Sep 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan says anticipation for the opening of Transmission Gully remains high despite further delay to its opening.  Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency...
  • Council adopts plan to attract visitors from across the motu and just down the road
    Tuesday 21 Sep 2021
    Council has adopted a new Destination Management Plan to help attract more visitors to our district. Drawing on extensive engagement with iwi, local partners, and sector...
  • Opinion: Leaky analysis – Three waters reform
    Monday 20 Sep 2021
    Opinion by Wayne Maxwell, Kāpiti Coast District Council Decisions about how our district’s three waters services – water supply, wastewater, and stormwater – are managed and...
  • Te Uruhi site cleared for start of works
    Friday 17 Sep 2021
    A ceremony was held this morning at Paraparaumu Beach to clear the way for Te Uruhi, reports the Kāpiti Coast District Council.
  • Getting ready for growth – maximising opportunities and protecting what we have
    Tuesday 14 Sep 2021
    With an additional 30,000 people set to make Kāpiti home over the next 30 years and housing and climate change challenges to consider we need to make sure we have the plans in...
  • Consulting with you under COVID-19
    Thursday 09 Sep 2021
    COVID-19 is challenging us all in so many ways – including how we get your feedback on important issues like the Representation Review. We’re currently consulting on a different...
  • Public’s views sought on shape of council for 2022 local elections
    Tuesday 07 Sep 2021
    Kāpiti District Mayor K Gurunathan wants Kapiti residents to give their views on how they should be represented at the next local body elections. Council is consulting on a...
  • Council gears up to move to COVID-19 Delta Alert L2 safely
    Tuesday 07 Sep 2021
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is putting plans in place to re-open its community facilities safely following yesterday’s announcement that all of New Zealand, except for the...
  • Opinion: Kāpiti Coast District Council chief executive Wayne Maxwell on the proposed Three Waters Reform
    Monday 06 Sep 2021
    There's a lot of change being proposed by the Government. Fundamentally, they're considering shifting responsibility for our Three Waters – water supply, wastewater, and stormwater...
  • Raumati Village gets set to maximise opportunities created by greater connectivity and continued growth
    Monday 06 Sep 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is working in partnership with the Raumati Village business community to explore how the area can further strengthen its offering as the district...
  • Residents' opinion survey results provide food for thought
    Friday 03 Sep 2021
    The annual results of our survey of more than 800 Kāpiti Coast residents and ratepayers shows satisfaction with Council’s performance remains at a good level overall but has...
  • Council seeking drawcard events with distinct Kāpiti flavour to help strengthen economy
    Wednesday 01 Sep 2021
    Round two of Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Major Events Fund, a key action of the Kāpiti Coast Economic Development Strategy, is now open for applications. The contestable fund...
  • Council releases tender to build Te Uruhi
    Wednesday 01 Sep 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council today released the tender documents to find a lead contractor for the Te Uruhi development. Sited in Maclean Park, Paraparaumu near the traditional...
  • Council releases tender to build Te Uruhi (1)
    Wednesday 01 Sep 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council today released the tender documents to find a lead contractor for the Te Uruhi development.
  • Council services remain restricted at Alert Level 3
    Tuesday 31 Aug 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council Mayor K Gurunathan says the welcome move to Alert Level 3 shows the lockdown is working.
  • Exciting things ahead as Kāpiti’s food and beverage manufacturing sector continues to grow
    Tuesday 31 Aug 2021
    Kāpiti Coast Mayor K Gurunathan welcomes Sustainable Foods Limited, one of New Zealand’s leading plant-based protein businesses, to Kāpiti. The company recently started producing...
  • Big week for building consents despite lockdown conditions
    Monday 30 Aug 2021
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council building team has adjusted well to life in lockdown, quickly transitioning to working from home to continue processing applications in big...
  • Community urged to stay the course to help stop Delta variant in its tracks
    Monday 30 Aug 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is urging Kapiti Coast residents to stick with the plan and to continue to play it safe following the Prime Minister’s announcement today...
  • Heroes are working and living among us during AL4 in the Kāpiti community
    Wednesday 25 Aug 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council Mayor K Gurunathan says it’s pleasing to see the way our Kāpiti community is responding as we enter the second week in COVID Alert Level 4 lockdown.
  • Help is there for those in need in Kāpiti – but please play it safe
    Monday 23 Aug 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council Mayor K Gurunathan is reminding people how to safely access help during this latest resurgence of COVID-19.
  • Kāpiti looks to enable housing through infrastructure fund
    Monday 23 Aug 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council has submitted expressions of interest for funding to support housing developments through the Government’s $1 billion Infrastructure Acceleration...
  • Hold the line and hunker down a bit longer to beat COVID-19 again advises Kāpiti Coast Mayor
    Friday 20 Aug 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is well prepared to respond to the extension of Alert Level 4 reports Mayor K Gurunathan.
  • Council to consider the shape of our local democracy
    Friday 20 Aug 2021
    Councillors will consider Kāpiti’s local democratic arrangements for the 2022 local body elections at next week’s council meeting, Kāpiti District Mayor K Gurunathan says. At the...
  • Kāpiti Coast District Council operating limited services during Alert Level 4
    Wednesday 18 Aug 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is now operating under its Alert Level 4 service levels reports Mayor K Gurunathan.
  • Kāpiti Coast moves to Alert Level 4 for three days at 11:59pm Tuesday 17 August
    Tuesday 17 Aug 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is asking people to stay home unless necessary, stay calm and follow official advice following the Government’s announcement tonight that...
  • Have your say - Traffic Bylaw refresh
    Monday 16 Aug 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking community feedback on an updated Traffic Bylaw 2010.  The Kapiti Coast District Council Traffic Bylaw 2010 sets the rules for things...
  • Your building consent experience
    Thursday 12 Aug 2021
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council would like to hear from customers that have recently been granted a building consent,” says Housing Portfolio holder Councillor Rob McCann. “As a...
  • Kāpiti residents want Council to be closer to community – report
    Thursday 05 Aug 2021
    Kāpiti Coast residents want their diverse communities represented on Council, and more direct access to councillors who do what’s best for the district as a whole, according to...
  • Volunteers receive Civic and Community Awards for contributions throughout pandemic
    Thursday 05 Aug 2021
    Fifteen Kāpiti volunteer groups and individuals were honoured last night for their part in keeping our communities connected and strong throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This year...
  • Kāpiti Coast Aquatics – careers that build skills for life
    Thursday 05 Aug 2021
    As a coastal district, it’s no surprise Kāpiti locals love the water, and our three public pools – Coastlands Aquatic Centre, Ōtaki Pool and Waikanae Pool. We welcomed 317,000...
  • Climate change to be embedded in Council decisions
    Monday 02 Aug 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council’s adoption of a Climate Emergency Action Framework means thinking about climate change will be even more firmly embedded in all Council...
  • Canada geese population control begins
    Sunday 01 Aug 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council has taken steps to control the population of Canada geese currently in the Kāpiti area.  Canada geese have been a growing issue at some Kāpiti...
  • Council credit rating remains stable
    Thursday 29 Jul 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council has maintained its AA Standard and Poor’s credit rating for the long-term.  In its latest report the independent ratings agency Standard and Poors has...
  • Coastlands Aquatic Centre hosts world-record setting event
    Monday 26 Jul 2021
    The North Island Masters’ Short Course Championship event held recently at the Coastlands Aquatic Centre resulted in two world records being set by Robyn Crotty of Christchurch,...
  • Rimu Road safety upgrade complete
    Monday 19 Jul 2021
    The new controlled pedestrian crossing on Rimu Road, Paraparaumu has been completed and is now operational, reports Kāpiti Coast District Council.
  • Precautionary boil water notice lifted for Hautere/Te Horo residents
    Monday 12 Jul 2021
    Published 8 July 2021Kāpiti Coast District Council has removed the precautionary boil water notice for the Hautere/Te Horo public water supply which was issued on Sunday 27 June...
  • Reducing harm from alcohol in Kāpiti – research to uncover issues
    Monday 12 Jul 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council has started work to explore whether a Local Alcohol Policy for Kāpiti could reduce alcohol related harm in the community.  Local Alcohol Policies are...
  • New e-waste recycling service in Kāpiti
    Friday 09 Jul 2021
    Now there’s a solution for your old digital devices and defunct electronics cluttering up the house. Recycling for Charity have just opened e-waste recycling stations at the...
  • Applications for Council facility hire grant scheme open
    Tuesday 06 Jul 2021
    Applications for a grant to support groups or individuals to hire Council-owned facilities (such as a hall, theatre, museum, library or pool) for community events opens today,...
  • Tangata whenua and Council celebrate maramataka launch together
    Friday 02 Jul 2021
    Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti and Kāpiti Coast District Council launched the annual Maramataka today with an official ceremony at Katihiku Marae in Ōtaki. Maramataka is the traditional...
  • Council awaits independent process review of Te Uruhi
    Monday 28 Jun 2021
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council has advised today that the independent process review of Te Uruhi, the Kāpiti Gateway Project, is expected to be tabled at a Council meeting in...
  • Keeping of Animals Bylaw consultation set to begin
    Monday 28 Jun 2021
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking the community’s feedback on an updated Keeping of Animals, Bees & Poultry Bylaw 2010. Councillors gave their approval for consultation...
  • Steady as she goes at Alert Level 2 best way to manage risk
    Sunday 27 Jun 2021
    An additional 48 hours at COVID-19 Alert Level 2 for the Greater Wellington region, including the Kāpiti Coast, is a sensible precaution and the right call given that we aren’t out...
  • Precautionary boil water notice issued for Hautere/Te Horo residents
    Sunday 27 Jun 2021
    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...
  • Long-term Plan for securing Kapiti Coast District’s future adopted
    Thursday 24 Jun 2021
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council’s 20-year plan, developed in consultation with iwi partners and the community, was adopted today.  The Council meeting to adopt the plan was held...
  • Caution key as Kāpiti joins region in move to Alert Level 2
    Wednesday 23 Jun 2021
    The Kāpiti Coast district will join the Greater Wellington region in moving to COVID-19 Alert Level 2 from 6pm tonight until 11:59pm on Sunday 27 June, exercising caution in the...
  • Proposed Kāpiti Coast District Plan to become Operative
    Wednesday 23 Jun 2021
    Nearly nine years after it was first notified, the Proposed Kāpiti Coast District Plan will become Operative from 30 June 2021 following the resolution of all appeals and the...
  • Major Events funding announced with a second round planned
    Wednesday 23 Jun 2021
    Two events are receiving support from this year’s Major Events Fund, with a second round to go ahead later in the year. The Major Events Fund supports events that attracts...
  • Nominations open for Ōtaki Community Board by-election
    Tuesday 22 Jun 2021
    Following the recent resignation of a member of the Ōtaki Community Board a by-election is being held to fill the vacancy.  Kāpiti Coast District Council Electoral Officer Katrina...
  • Come together this winter with Matariki
    Monday 21 Jun 2021
    Unite with whanau, friends and community and brighten up winter this Matariki. Matariki rises on 2 July this year and heralds a month of live events, light shows, exhibitions,...
  • Ōtaki Civic Theatre reopens after refurbishment
    Friday 18 Jun 2021
    The curtain was raised today on the newly refurbished Ōtaki Civic Theatre, reports the Kāpiti Coast District Council.
  • Waikanae greenwaste site to stay open
    Friday 18 Jun 2021
    Council has confirmed that Composting New Zealand (CNZ) will continue to operate the Waikanae greenwaste drop off site, at no cost to Kāpiti ratepayers. Sean Mallon, Council’s...
  • Te Uruhi plans progressing
    Wednesday 16 Jun 2021
    Delivery of Te Uruhi (formally known as the Kāpiti Gateway) is making progress, reports Kāpiti Coast District Council.
  • Annual dog registrations now due
    Tuesday 15 Jun 2021
    Between now and 2 August, Council is asking its 8,000 plus dog owners to register their dogs, switching out the blue tags to new red ones. Registration packs for Kāpiti Coast dog...
  • Council grants support waste reduction
    Monday 14 Jun 2021
    Kāpiti community groups, iwi, schools, neighbourhood groups and businesses can apply for funding to support innovative solutions for reducing waste until 25 July.
  • Books not the whole story
    Saturday 12 Jun 2021
    The libraries of our childhoods were a sanctuary for introverts - silent spaces with firm librarians keeping a watchful eye over treasured books. Fast forward to 2021 and libraries...
  • Strategic land purchase opportunity for future development that meets community housing needs
    Friday 11 Jun 2021
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council’s recent purchase of a 1.077-hectare section of land at 254 Rangiuru Road in Ōtaki is an opportunity to influence future development of the wider...
  • Whet your appetite – set up a food business the right way
    Thursday 03 Jun 2021
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is holding free information sessions for people who are thinking of setting up a food business from their home or commercial premises. “We’re...
  • Rosy national three water reform picture but devil may be in the detail for individual councils
    Wednesday 02 Jun 2021
    New reports on the economic impacts of aggregating three water services paint a rosy national picture but without localised analysis, the devil for many councils may be in the...
  • Takutai Kāpiti tackles climate change challenges for our coastline
    Tuesday 01 Jun 2021
    Council is moving ahead with its commitment to prioritise how the district responds to coastal challenges in the face of a changing climate, and associated rising sea and...
  • Have your say on neighbourhood playground renewals
    Tuesday 01 Jun 2021
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is refreshing three Kāpiti playgrounds over the next financial year, and is asking residents to have their say on what they would like to...
  • Kāpiti leads economic growth across Wellington Region in wake of COVID-19
    Friday 28 May 2021
    The Kapiti Coast’s local economy grew 0.3% over the year to March 2021, joining the Wairarapa in leading growth across the Wellington Region in the wake of COVID-19, according to...
  • New-look Paraparaumu Memorial Hall reopens
    Friday 21 May 2021
    The Paraparaumu Memorial Hall was officially reopened today following a six-month refurbishment. Co-funded by the Kāpiti Coast District Council and a $500,000 grant from the...
  • Paraparaumu main street shaping up
    Friday 21 May 2021
    The transformation of Rimu Road into the Paraparaumu main street is taking a big step forward this season with the opening of additional retail stores in the new Takiri South...
  • Community answers Council’s call to have a say on draft Long-term Plan
    Friday 14 May 2021
    Over 700 people have had their say on Kāpiti District Council’s draft Long-term Plan 2021–41. Council was asking for views on four key decisions, the big issues and challenges...
  • Kāpiti Coast District Council confirms earlier decision on Maori ward
    Friday 07 May 2021
    Guided by the recommendation of its iwi partners, Councillors today confirmed their October 2020 resolution not to establish a Māori ward for electoral purposes ahead of the 2022...
  • Spoilt for choice – Council launches home composting trial
    Thursday 06 May 2021
    Seeing household food and garden waste as a rich resource that is worth saving rather than putting in the rubbish bin is the aim of a new Kāpiti Coast District Council waste...
  • One week left to help secure Kāpiti’s future
    Wednesday 05 May 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is urging people to have their say on its draft Long-term Plan 2021–41 before it’s too late. Consultation closes 5pm, Monday 10 May. The draft...
  • Update on Kāpiti's potentially earthquake-prone buildings
    Tuesday 04 May 2021
    A national system for managing earthquake-prone buildings in New Zealand came into effect in 2017. Councils were tasked with determining which buildings in their districts are...
  • Move over Netflix – Kāpiti libraries launch movie streaming service
    Tuesday 04 May 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Libraries have launched a movie and documentary streaming service, free to all its library card holders, as part of its growing suite of e-services. Kāpiti...
  • Grants awarded to support work of Kāpiti community groups
    Wednesday 28 Apr 2021
    A total of $40,000 has been allocated to 22 Kāpiti community groups following a meeting of the Grants Allocation Committee.
  • Rt Hon James Bolger appointed as Chair of the Community Assessment Panel (CAP)
    Friday 23 Apr 2021
    Former NZ Prime Minister and Waikanae resident, Rt Hon James Bolger ONZ PC, has been appointed as Chair of the Community Assessment Panel (CAP) set up to support Takutai Kāpiti, a...
  • Civic and Community Awards are back
    Thursday 22 Apr 2021
    The Kāpiti Coast Civic Awards paired with the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards are back again to honour the outstanding people who make our neighbourhoods and...
  • Investigative work to restore access to Ōtaki Forks kicks off
    Tuesday 20 Apr 2021
    Detailed investigative work to begin the process of reinstating access to Ōtaki Forks following a road closure last year has kicked off.  The Ōtaki Gorge Rd has been closed at the...
  • Independent process review of Te Uruhi under way
    Tuesday 13 Apr 2021
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council has engaged consultants Martin Jenkins to undertake an independent process review of Te Uruhi – the Kāpiti Gateway Project. The review follows...
  • Arts projects to add vibrancy to Kāpiti
    Tuesday 13 Apr 2021
    Kāpiti Coast’s creativity has been given a boost following the awarding of the latest round of funding in the Creative Communities Scheme.  The Council’s Creative Communities...
  • Cheques being written out of the story
    Tuesday 13 Apr 2021
    Paying for Council rates and services by cheque is no longer going to be an option from 15 June as banks phase out the payment method.  Kāpiti Coast District Council General...
  • Safety improvements for Rimu Road on the way
    Tuesday 13 Apr 2021
    Work to make the intersection of Rimu Road and Iver Trask Place in Paraparaumu safer by adding a controlled pedestrian crossing gets underway next week, reports Kāpiti Coast...
  • Kāpiti gets tsunami ready
    Friday 09 Apr 2021
    The recent national tsunami warning on 5 March was a timely reminder for all New Zealanders that you can never be too prepared for an emergency.
  • Council calling for feedback to help secure Kāpiti’s future
    Wednesday 07 Apr 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is calling for feedback on its draft Long-term Plan. Consultation will run from 7 April to 10 May. The draft Long-term Plan lays out the mahi Council...
  • Work under way on refreshed growth strategy for Kāpiti
    Tuesday 06 Apr 2021
    Work is under way on a refreshed growth strategy for the Kāpiti Coast to plan for an estimated 30,000 new residents over the next 30 years, significantly higher growth than...
  • What lurks beneath? On the hunt for slow water leaks
    Thursday 01 Apr 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is about to shine a light on its underground waterpipe network in Ōtaki – a thermal imaging light that detects leaks, that is. Undetected slow leaks...
  • Funding available for events with a distinct Kāpiti flavour
    Thursday 01 Apr 2021
    The Major Events Fund, a key action of the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Economic Development Strategy, is now open for applications.
  • Grants support local Māori businesses to grow
    Monday 29 Mar 2021
    Five organisations have received support from the Māori Economic Development Grants fund to develop their services and products.
  • Updated Beach Bylaw to strengthen safety
    Friday 26 Mar 2021
    Changes to how our beaches are managed will come into effect on 1 June 2021 following the adoption of the 2021 Kapiti Coast District Council Beach Bylaw yesterday.   Kāpiti...
  • Council to consult community on 20-year plan
    Thursday 25 Mar 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council will consult the community next month on its draft Long-term Plan 2021-41, this includes a proposed 7.8 percent average rates increase for the 2021/22...
  • Council to discuss draft Long-term Plan next week
    Friday 19 Mar 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Councillors will meet next Thursday, 25 March, to discuss the Council’s draft Long-term Plan 2021-41. The draft Long-term Plan lays out the mahi Council...
  • Confirmation of Council investment opens the way for Gallery upgrade
    Friday 19 Mar 2021
    A long-planned upgrade of the Mahara Gallery in Waikanae will begin later this year after Kāpiti Coast District Council voted to confirm its $2.8 million commitment to the...
  • Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community Centre to close, rebuild prioritised in draft Long-term Plan
    Friday 19 Mar 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council announced today that Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community Centre will not reopen for community bookings and programmes, with the building closing due to...
  • Kāpiti embraces Parks Week events
    Tuesday 16 Mar 2021
    As the finale to a bumper line-up of Summer events, this year’s Parks Week offerings proved even more popular than last year, highlighting just how important getting off the couch...
  • Conservation heritage sites in Kāpiti protected by Council funding
    Thursday 11 Mar 2021
    Sites of historic and natural significance stretching across the district are among 11 projects granted financial assistance from the latest Kāpiti Coast District Council Heritage...
  • Kāpiti encouraged to play it safe at Alert Level 2
    Monday 01 Mar 2021
    Playing it safe and following COVID-19 Alert Level 2 rules is the best way to keep our whānau and community safe, says Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan following New...
  • Sharing garden at Ōtaki Library growing community skills
    Monday 01 Mar 2021
    The recently established “sharing garden” at the Ōtaki Library is bringing new life to the community hub. Not only is the garden providing a range of fruit, vegetables and herbs...
  • Huge community event to celebrate Children’s Day in Ōtaki
    Friday 26 Feb 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is celebrating New Zealand Children’s Day with a free whanau-focused event at Haruātai park in Ōtaki on Sunday 7 March.
  • Green light for the Kāpiti Gateway Centre, Te Uruhi
    Thursday 25 Feb 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Councillors today voted seven to four to proceed with the Gateway Centre which will be built in Maclean Park, Paraparaumu Beach. Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K...
  • What matters most to the community, matters to Council as it prepares 20-year plan
    Monday 22 Feb 2021
    Council is using responses from the community to help inform decisions as it prepares the draft Long-term Plan 2021–41 for formal consultation in April. Kāpiti Coast District...
  • Council to discuss future of proposed Kāpiti Gateway next week
    Friday 19 Feb 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council will meet next week, Thursday 25 February, to discuss the future of the proposed Kāpiti Gateway. Council papers released today include background...
  • Council backs waste reduction initiatives of Kāpiti schools and businesses
    Friday 19 Feb 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Grants Allocation Committee has announced this year’s recipients of its Waste Levy Grants, aimed at increasing the range, scale and number of waste...
  • COVID-19 recovery focus for Council’s 2021 Community Grants
    Thursday 18 Feb 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council’s annual Community Grant Scheme is now open for applications with this year’s focus on activities that support Kāpiti in its recovery from the impacts...
  • Coastlands Aquatic Centre to temporarily close for maintenance in March
    Friday 12 Feb 2021
    The Coastlands Aquatic Centre will temporarily close its doors to the public from Friday 19 March to Tuesday 6 April 2021 for maintenance work. This work includes programmed...
  • Councillors briefed on updated business model for proposed Kāpiti Gateway Centre
    Tuesday 09 Feb 2021
    In preparation of their 25 February decision on whether to proceed with the proposed Kāpiti Gateway Centre, Councillors were updated last week on the recently-completed review by...
  • Free outdoor music events keep it in the family
    Friday 05 Feb 2021
    One of three free upcoming music events at Maclean Park will be a family affair, fronted by talented father and daughter combo, Ryan Edwards and Lily Wai.
  • Flock Off to be applied at Awatea Lakes to control geese population
    Friday 05 Feb 2021
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is trialling the use of bird repellent Flock Off at Awatea Lakes, in Paraparaumu, in a bid to control the local Canada geese population.  The number...
  • Applications open for Waikanae Capital Improvement Grant
    Thursday 04 Feb 2021
    Waikanae community organisations can now apply for funding support through the Waikanae Community Board’s annual Capital Improvement Fund Grant. Applications are open for this...
  • Apply now for first Creative Communities Scheme grants of 2021
    Wednesday 03 Feb 2021
    Creatives and community organisations in Kāpiti have another opportunity to apply for support for Community arts activities. Applications are now open for the coming Creative...
  • Waitangi Day going virtual
    Friday 29 Jan 2021
    Whakarongo ki te tai e papaki ana, Listen to the sounds of the changing tides News and information was always received and disseminated on the high and low tide. nā Wi Parata Te...
  • Council’s Māori Economic Development Fund supports Māori enterprise
    Thursday 21 Jan 2021
    The 2020/21 Māori Economic Development Fund is now open to whānau, hapū, iwi and mātāwaka in Kāpiti to help develop their business or social enterprise.
  • Projects showcase how Council is leading the way to reduce construction and demolition waste
    Thursday 21 Jan 2021
    Projects showcase how Council is leading the way to reduce construction and demolition waste
  • Skills and wellbeing pilot programme gets PGF funding to help youth
    Thursday 21 Jan 2021
    A two-year pilot programme with a strong focus on Ōtaki rangatahi aged between 15-24 has received $995,000 from the He Poutama Rangatahi initiative, a fund managed by the...
  • Council encourages dog owners to look out for algae in waterways
    Thursday 21 Jan 2021
    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.

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