2022

Kāpiti Coast District Council has welcomed the opening of the Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway ahead of Christmas. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency opened the expressway in stages over...

Planning to spend some of these long summer evenings getting stuck into the garden? Unfortunately, warmer weather often brings unwelcome weeds that need managing. Here's some tips...

Kāpiti Coast District Council today received the decision from the independent hearing panel that they have granted a resource consent to build and operate the Te Uruhi biosecurity...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is to deepen its partnership with Kāpiti Youth Support through a memorandum of understanding with the organisation which is a key provider of...

Kāpiti Coast District Council unanimously voted at last week’s meeting to take the next steps towards becoming an accredited Living Wage Employer.  The Living Wage is an...

Surface flooding from groundwater is predicted to become more significant in the future due to both increased rainfall volumes, and sea-level rise associated with climate...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is to work with the other seven councils in the Wellington Region on an updated joint waste management and minimisation plan (WMMP) that will change...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is backing a national campaign to lower the voting age to 16 years of age. A majority of councillors supported a notice of motion submitted by Cr...

Next up in our closer look at groundwater, we breakdown the impacts of record rainfall over the last year causing significantly elevated groundwater levels across our...

Kāpiti Coast District Council invites interested people to give their thoughts on the concept design for the refreshed skatepark in Maclean Park, Paraparaumu Beach. Manager of...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is in full preparation-mode with an expected swell of approximately 35,000 visitors over summer. Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow says that...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is encouraging workplaces, groups and individuals to get on their bikes and ride in the 2023 Aotearoa Bike Challenge. The Aotearoa Bike Challenge runs...

Kotahitanga (unity, togetherness) is the theme of a new public artwork that was formally received and blessed in Raumati Village today. Kāpiti Artist Theo Arraj has created a mural...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council is delighted to announce the 2022 Waste Levy Grant recipients for the Community Projects and Business Waste Reduction categories.   The Waste Levy...

We've had lots of interest in our story on how raised groundwater levels are contributing to standing water issues across our district We thought we’d take a closer look at...

Four schools are celebrating slam dunks for their pupils this week, following the installation of new adjustable basketball hoops thanks to over $38,000 in funding from Pub...

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor Janet Holborow has set up five core Council committees, with two new subcommittees that will focus on social sustainability, and climate change and the...

The completion of the roof on the Mahara Gallery rebuild in Waikanae is a major step in the transformation of the gallery to a museum standard facility. Sean Mallon, Group Manager...

Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Building Inspections Team Leader Michelle Salmon says in what is traditionally an already busy time of the year, Council’s building inspections’...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has mapped the rezoning requests from submitters on the intensification plan change (PC2) to assist people wanting to make further...

Record rainfall over the last year is causing significantly elevated groundwater levels across the Kāpiti Coast district. Average annual rainfall at the Paraparaumu Aerodrome is...

Kāpiti Coast District Council building inspectors are being put through their paces for quickly assessing the safety of buildings in a natural disaster in a training exercise next...

Art lovers are in for a sensory feast with more than 125 local artists showcasing their work as part of the annual Kāpiti Coast Art Trail being held during the first two weekends...

Kāpiti Coast District Council today announced its intention to withdraw the proposal to extend the carpark just north of Ocean Road, Paraparaumu from its Resource Consent...

Newly elected Kāpiti Coast District councillors and community board members were welcomed into the Council Chambers yesterday with a mihi whakatau. Mayor Janet Holborow said it was...

Kāpiti Coast District Council 2022 local body election results have been declared today (14 October 2022), following preliminary results released after voting closed on 8...

Kāpiti Coast District Council was recognised at the Economic Development NZ Awards Ceremony in Christchurch last night, receiving a Best Practice Commendation for the Inclusive...

We’d like to congratulate the Kāpiti Aquatics staff who are working hard to boost their skills and earn important qualifications.  We currently have 23 staff at various stages of...

Preliminary results of the 2022 Kāpiti Coast District Council elections have resulted in some changes to the progress results issued yesterday of candidates elected. These are...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has made applying for and tracking a building consent quicker and more efficient. Council’s Building Inspections Team Leader Michelle Salmon says an...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking feedback on draft changes to the District Plan to improve incentives for landowners to do more to protect indigenous biodiversity on rural...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is offering free alternatives to the new aluminium dog registration tag introduced this year.  To provide an eco-friendlier option to the previously...

Kāpiti Coast District Council adopted its Annual Report 2021/22 and Summary today. The report describes how Council has performed against planned works and projects prescribed in...

Updated 6 October 2022 At their Strategy and Operations meeting on Thursday, Kāpiti Coast District Council recommended 14 projects, totalling $5.26 million, to be submitted to Te...

A joint project between Kāpiti Coast District Council and Metlink to improve users’ public transport experience and better connect the Paraparaumu Transport Hub to the retail...

Kāpiti seniors can look forward to an extended array of activities and events aimed specifically at them as Te Wiki Kaumātua Seniors’ Week 2022 spills across two weeks this...

Applications are now open for the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s contestable Heritage Fund, which supports projects that manage and protect heritage sites throughout the...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has extended the deadline for people to make submissions on a proposed plan change that would enable greater building intensification. The new...

Kāpiti Coast District Council hosted more than 30 key stakeholders, including a variety of local Food and Beverage businesses, at a strategy presentation session held at Southwards...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council Grants Allocation Committee has awarded the Creative Communities Scheme funds to 14 applicants across a wide range of arts projects. The total...

Kāpiti Coast District Council will hold an emergency meeting prior to their Strategy and Operations and Audit and Risk meetings on Thursday 15 September 2022. The emergency meeting...

We’ve all heard about the problem of storms and rising seas damaging our dunes but there’s another threat: people. Council environment and ecological services team leader Andy...

Contractors are about to start a $1.48 million 12-month upgrade of the stormwater system in Waikanae Beach, Kāpiti Coast District Council stormwater engineer Tapiwa Mbona...

Kāpiti Coast District Council parks staff and contractors have partnered with local kai raranga to improve their harakeke (flax) pruning skills, in the process creating an area...

Kāpiti District Mayor K Gurunathan says the District Council are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. “The Queen’s service to the Commonwealth for more...

Volunteer groups and individuals were celebrated and recognised in the annual Kāpiti Coast Civic and Community Awards at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti on Wednesday night. The Civic Awards...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council’s vision for Mahara Place to be the vibrant heart of the Waikanae Town Centre is shaping up with a detailed assessment of site options for the new...

After an eight-year hiatus, the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Ōtaki Pool is delighted to bring the Ōtaki Triathlon back to Haruātai Park on 27 November 2022.  The popular event...

Delivering on the government’s ambitious goal of eradicating possums, stoats and rats by 2050 requires a massive team effort. Backyard trapping has been shown to be a very...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has welcomed a unified Regional Economic Development Plan (REDP) that was launched on Monday 29 August 2022. Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan...

Nine Kāpiti initiatives have been selected as recipients of the 2022-25 Social Investment Fund, aimed at building safe and connected Kāpiti communities and lifting social sector...

Candidate nominations for this year’s local election have closed, with 62 nominations for 31 vacant roles successfully lodged with Electoral Officer for the Kāpiti Coast, Dale...

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan says Council has heard the call from communities distressed about the negative impacts of alcohol, especially in Ōtaki, and will support...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is looking at whether our district should set a districtwide emissions reduction target, as some other councils have done. Council sustainability and...

After another wild weekend of weather across the country, Kāpiti Coast District Council is warning residents that while the district may have fared better than others, there are...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is consulting until 5pm 15 September on proposed changes to the District Plan aimed at improving the housing supply and urban vibrancy. District...

Published 08 Aug 2022 A new climate action report brings together Kāpiti Coast District Council’s recent and future work to reduce emissions and prepare for the impacts of climate...

Those interested in standing for the Kāpiti Coast District Council in this year’s local elections shouldn’t wait to get their nominations in as incomplete last-minute applications...

A new national plan for adapting to climate change provide valuable support for councils and communities struggling with the costs and complexities of preparing for environmental...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is putting art in the heart of the much-loved Kāpiti Arts Trail this month following a refresh of the Trail’s visual identity and the adoption of a...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council has confirmed that it will re-open it’s Waikanae Library from Monday 1 August but the Waikanae Service Centre will remain closed for another week...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council has appointed Darren Edwards to the position of Chief Executive. Mr Edwards is currently General Manager, Strategic Planning and Policy with the...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has launched Pakihi Toit ū o Kāpiti, a new network to help businesses on their journey to more environmentally sustainable practices.    “Pakihi Toitū...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has maintained its AA/A-1+ S&P Global credit rating.    In its latest report the independent ratings agency S&P Global has affirmed Council’s AA/A-1+...

Kapiti Coast District Council and award-winning skatepark designers RICH Landscapes invite interested people to take part in a community workshop to help design the upgraded...

A $29.3 million government contribution to infrastructure that will enable approximately 1000 new homes to be built in Ōtaki is a ‘transformational investment’ for a community...

COVID-19 and the winter flu are continuing to have an impact on the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s ability to provide services and community facilities with staff needing to...

Candidate nominations are now open for those interested in governing the Kāpiti Coast district for the next three years.  Local elections will take place around New Zealand on 8...

Kāpiti Coast District Council and the Takutai Kāpiti Coastal Advisory Panel want your views on how our community should adapt to coastal erosion and flooding caused by sea-level...

The recent wild weather is yet another reminder of the need for our community to plan for increasing coastal erosion and flooding from sea level rise and climate change, says...

Kāpiti Coast District Council interim chief executive Gary Simpson says despite the 2019-22 triennium being dominated by a global pandemic, it has also been a productive three...

The Ōtaki pool is getting a fresh coat of paint, a building wash and a safety check this winter in a six-week general maintenance interlude, starting Monday 25 July.     Aquatics...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is continuing to reduce its carbon footprint with the replacement of its ageing fleet with new low emission vehicles. Two new EVs and three new PHEVs...

Kāpiti Coast District Council will publicly notify a package of four District Plan changes to update some road classifications in Paraparaumu, better protect indigenous...

Ratepayers have been left with a bill of over $10,000 to replace two solar school zone signs stolen from Ōtaki this week.Kāpiti Coast District Council discovered the two ‘Jack and...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has funding available through its Waste Levy Grants to help our community with projects focusing on waste minimisation. Sustainability and Resilience...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council Grants Allocation Sub-committee has awarded Community Grants to 21 applicants across a wide range of projects. The Community Grant Scheme helps...

E-bike-related injuries are on the rise as a growing number of new cyclists and those rediscovering the joys of biking or ‘born-again cyclists’ explore the impressive network of...

From today, Kāpiti Coast District Library users will not incur overdue fees on borrowed items following a decision to stop applying penalties to books, CDs, DVDs, magazines and...

Work to improve access to Ōtaki Forks and Tararua Forest Park has begun with a new walking track under construction.     Ōtaki Gorge Road has been closed to all vehicles and...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is feeling flush after securing funding totaling $535,000 for four toilet and amenity projects through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has appointed Gary Simpson as Interim Chief Executive from 1 July 2022. Mr Simpson will hold the position until a new Chief Executive is appointed and...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has funding available through its Creative Community Scheme to help artists and community organisations with local art initiatives.      Libraries &...

The 2022/23 Maramataka launched in Kāpiti today is an acknowledgement of Rongoā Māori, the traditional Māori healing system passed down through many generations.    Maramataka is a...

Seven events leveraging the Kāpiti Coast’s unique terrain and strengths in culture, creativity and kai will receive support through the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s 2022 Major...

Work to assess, repair or make safe a range of community assets following this month’s storm is ongoing but will take time to complete, Kāpiti Coast District Council says. The...

Eligible voters on the Kāpiti Coast will get to have their say on who will govern the district for the next three years, with opportunities and challenges like growth, housing and...

Storm damage has closed the entire Waikanae River Trail for at least a few days, Kāpiti Coast District Council says.  Parks, Open Space & Environment Manager Gareth Eloff says the...

Contractors have made good progress felling the dangerously damaged 15-metre-high trees on Reikorangi Road in Kāpiti reports Kāpiti Coast District Council. At 6pm Tuesday, most of...

Coastal hazards like erosion and flooding due to sea level rise are having an increasing impact on coastal communities around Aotearoa New Zealand and the world, including our...

Felling of dangerously damaged 15-metre-high trees on Reikorangi Road in Kāpiti will begin today reports Kāpiti Coast District Council. The road was opened this morning to allow...

Dangerously damaged 15-metre-high trees have forced the closure of Reikorangi Road in Waikanae to all residents tonight. The road is closed to the east of the Waikanae Water...

Dog registrations for the 2022/23 year kicks off this week and from this year Kāpiti dogs will be sporting fetching new re-usable tags.   All dogs must be registered by 5pm, 1...

Council has taken a step forward in strengthening its partnership with mana whenua on the Kāpiti Coast today by enhancing iwi representation within the Council’s governance...

In a unanimous vote Kāpiti Coast District Councillors have indicated clear support to community advocates for a south facing expressway connection at Peka Peka.  A Notice of Motion...

An advisory panel set up to represent the community has started getting out and about at markets, libraries, and community board meetings to hear the community’s views on how the...

Consultation on the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s proposal to help more people access affordable housing opened yesterday. Council is proposing to establish an independent...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has removed the precautionary boil water notice for the Hautere/Te Horo public water supply that was issued in November 2021. The notice was put in...

Kāpiti Coast District Council says local authorities are on the front line when it comes to helping their communities adapt to climate change and need more central government...

Managing growth, and responding to climate change and Te Mana o te Wai in partnership with iwi are at the heart of a revised strategic framework for managing stormwater on the...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is continuing to make temporary changes across its community facilities as Omicron lingers in the community.   From this Sunday, 5 June, the Ōtaki...

Published 27 May 2022   The Coastlands Aquatic Centre in Paraparaumu is putting another feather in its cap this Saturday by hosting the 2022 Distance Championships. The event is...

Results from the latest housing update of the Wellington Regional Housing and Business Development Capacity Assessment (HBA) for the Kāpiti Coast confirms, that while there is a...

A decision has been made by the independent planning commissioner to limited notify the resource consent application to construct and operate the Te Uruhi building and associated...

Next in our deep dive into Kapiti’s three waters, we take a long, cool drink of our water supply. We're responsible for the management and maintenance of water treatment plants,...

With growth above national and regional averages, the Kāpiti Coast economy is a mover and shaker, but maintaining that growth will be a challenge, says Brad Olsen, Principal...

Nationally we’re seeing an increasing awareness of the impacts of sea-level rise resulting from climate change. In Kāpiti, our communities consistently identify climate change as a...

The sale of a strategic beachfront location in the heart of Paraparaumu Beach is set to enhance and activate visitor potential for the Kāpiti Coast, says tourism expert George...

First up in our deep dive into Kapiti’s three waters, we shine a light on our wastewater infrastructure and services. We own and maintain more than 21,000 wastewater connections...

Published 10 May 2022 The national Three Waters Reform programme was back in the news last week with Government accepting the majority of reform recommendations made by their Three...

Published 13 May 2022 The Kāpiti Coast District Council accepted two reports yesterday on the real housing need in the Kāpiti Coast yesterday and adopted a strategy to help address...

Three up-and-coming local Māori businesses have been selected as recipients of the 2021/22Māori Economic Development Fund.  The contestable grants fund was established in 2013 by...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is demolishing the old BP building along State Highway 59 just past the Paekākāriki Hill Road intersection due to asbestos and being at the end of its...

Kāpiti District Council is inviting nominations for two awards recognising local residents who have made outstanding contributions to the community through service or...

We’re putting plans in place to help lift the digital literacy of the Kāpiti community and make sure everyone has access to emerging digital technologies.  The way people operate...

Following a detailed briefing this week, Kāpiti Coast District Councillors expressed their continued support for Te Uruhi, the biosecurity and visitor centre planned for Maclean...

Published 2 May 2022 New national sea-level rise data released today shows the importance of communities planning for coastal changes and supports the science behind the Council’s...

Published 26 Apr 2022 Whether you’re planning a property development or looking for dog walking spots, Council has the maps and images to help you make informed decisions.    Our...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is consulting on a package of draft District Plan changes to update some road classifications in Paraparaumu, better protect indigenous biodiversity,...

UPDATE: Great news! Subsequent to the publishing of this there have been some changes around services. The Otaki RSA is now holding its traditional Anzac Day Dawn Service from 6am,...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council is sticking to the district’s Long-term Plan 2021-41 (LTP) Our plan for securing our future – Toitū Kāpiti as it prepares the Annual Plan and sets...

Tonight’s move to the Orange traffic light setting will be welcome relief for Kāpiti hospitality venues that have been suffering as a result of restrictions on numbers and social...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council has awarded Social Impact Grants to 25 projects and initiatives throughout the district. A total of $320,000 was available for initiatives across...

Kāpiti Coast District councillors stand firm in their commitment to achieve positive three waters outcomes for the Kāpiti Coast community, irrespective of what the future holds...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council Grants Allocation Committee has awarded the Creative Communities Scheme funds to 22 applicants across a wide range of arts projects. The scheme...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has Community Grants funding available to support community-based projects, programmes and events that contribute to achieving positive social...

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan has welcomed the boost to ‘grassroots democracy’ he sees in the Local Government Commission’s just-released decision on the district’s...

A draft report on the real housing need on the Kāpiti Coast was presented to Elected Members and Iwi representatives at a Council workshop yesterday. The draft report summarises...

Kāpiti Youth Council has funding available through its ThinkBIG grants and is partnering with the Kāpiti Coast District Council to administer the funding.   The fund was...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has published its growth strategy, Te Tupu Pai – Growing Well. It provides a vision and road map for how the district will grow sustainably over the...

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan welcomes the opening of Transmission Gully and its new name Te Ara Nui o Te Rangihaeata, gifted at its opening ceremony by Ngāti Toa...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has today confirmed that the requirement to show a Vaccine Pass on entry to its community facilities will be removed from 11.59pm, Monday 4 April....

A new Open Space Strategy for Kāpiti sets in place a vision for protecting and enhancing the district’s awesome network of parks and reserves, urban space and pathways for the next...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is to consult on a draft District Plan change which is needed to meet new Government requirements to allow property owners to build up to three homes...

A survey to gather community insight about developing a local alcohol policy for Kāpiti has shown broad support for the introduction of additional controls on the sale and supply...

Kāpiti Coast Mayor K Gurunathan has welcomed the Government’s decision to increase limits on the number of people who can be in indoor hospitality venues and remove limits on all...

The Major Events Fund, a key action of the Kāpiti Coast Economic Development Strategy, is now accepting applications for funding. The annual fund supports ‘uniquely Kāpiti’ events...

Getting to know your neighbours better is key to getting through emergencies, and this year the Kāpiti Coast District Council is teaming up with Neighbours Day Aotearoa to...

Confirmation that Transmission Gully is to finally open at the end of the month is wonderful news for Kāpiti, which is growing in population and increasingly in need of more...

Published 09 Mar 2022 Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan says recommendations from the Three Waters Reform Working Group on Representation, Governance and Accountability...

The updated Kāpiti Coast District Council Transport Bylaw 2022 was has been adopted, future-proofing the rules that help manage how we get around in Kāpiti. The Transport Bylaw...

A new mural ‘Te Raranga Whare’ was opened on Saturday on the ‘Weavers’ Whare’ at the end of Tilley Road in Paekākāriki. The mural is the result of a collaboration between mana...

An updated coastal hazard assessment for the Kāpiti Coast will provide information to help us plan how we might respond to future sea level rise. The Council’s Group Manager,...

With active cases of Omicron increasing by the day in our local community, Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is calling for residents to monitor for symptoms. “We know this...

Councillors today adopted a growth strategy for the Kāpiti Coast District that emphasises well designed compact urban centres and focuses on protecting and enhancing Kāpiti’s...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has released a report that will help inform future infrastructure investment decisions and support community conversations about how to respond to...

A 24-month, $17million upgrade to increase earthquake resilience and replace aged equipment at the Waikanae Water Treatment Plant gets underway this month.

A new tourism advisory board has been assembled to focus on increasing tourism activity and visitor numbers to the Kāpiti District, marking an important step in the work to boost...

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is urging local residents to get their COVID-19 booster immediately and household plans organised following confirmation from MidCentral...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council adopted a new plan yesterday to develop, attract, and retain a skilled and competitive workforce on the Kāpiti Coast.  The purpose of the...

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science we would like to take the opportunity to shine a light on some of our own awesome scientists.  We are fortunate in Kāpiti to be...

Councillors were briefed this week on the next phase of the project to deliver a new or upgraded library and service centre in Waikanae, reports the Kāpiti Coast District Council.

With active cases of Omicron now isolating in our local community, the Kāpiti Coast District Council like many businesses and councils across Aotearoa is not leaving anything to...

In preparation for Omicron, the Kāpiti Coast District Council customer service team is making some changes to help ensure it can keep the front doors open as Aotearoa prepares for...

“Akuanei ka rongo koe i te toa o te tamaiti Rangatira” | “Soon you will experience the bravery of the high-born child.” This is a tribal pēpeha of Ngāti Toa Rangatira. This year...

To help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to keep staff and Kāpiti Coast communities safe, the Council has made the decision to hold all Council, Committee and Community Board...

Kāpiti Coast Mayor K Gurunathan is urging residents to prepare for Omicron in the community following reports today of two active cases isolating in Kāpiti. “It is inevitable that...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has commissioned a report to help our community prepare for the impacts of sea-level rise due to climate change. Planning for our future requires...

Applications for the 2021/22 Māori Economic Development Fund are now welcomed with $65,000 available in the contestable fund.  The Māori Economic Development Fund was established...

Coastlines by their very nature are constantly changing – daily, weekly, yearly and over decades. Those with lifelong connections to the Kāpiti district will have memories of our...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has aquired 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 Mayor K Gurunathan says the move of the whole country into ‘red’ under the traffic light system in our response to COVID-19 will be less drastic than previous...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is extending the requirement for a vaccine pass to be carried by anyone entering all its public buildings from next Tuesday (25 January), including...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has funding available through its Creative Community Scheme to help artists and community organisations with local art initiatives. Libraries &...