2011

Water supply security unaffected

Waikanae River flows continue to be accurately measured in spite of loss of permanent gauging systemThe security of the water supply for Waikanae, Paraparaumu and Raumati is...
On-line water gauging resumes

Quick work by the Greater Wellington Regional Council water team has restored the on-line real time gauging of the Waikanae River flow cut off when vandals burned connections and...
Residents deserve certainty says Mayor

Kāpiti residents deserved certainty over the proposed Mackays Crossing to Peka Peka expressway, said Mayor Jenny Rowan. “I fully appreciate Councillor Gurunathan’s concern for the...
Water meters under consideration

Council to consult on introduction of water metersCouncil is to include water meters in the draft Annual Plan for 2011/12 in a move designed to give more certainty that water...
Water meters – are they a sensible option?

Kāpiti Coast District Council’s programme of leak detection throughout the district has been effective at finding many leaks and water meters would quickly identify a whole lot...
Next step taken on water meters

Kāpiti Coast District Council took the next step in the process of introducing water meters today with approval in principle of the proposed Amendment to the Long Term Plan.But...
Waikanae library and gallery options still open

Council has still to confirm the designs and costings for the Waikanae Library and its connection to the neighbouring galleryWhile the Mahara Trust reviews its options and...
Referendum on water meters not required

Council will be conducting an extensive consultation process on the issue of water meters as part of its Long Term Plan in the April/May period next year, says Mayor Jenny Rowan. ...
Petition will be considered says Mayor

Council will consider the issue of a referendum along with all the other information it is gathering on water meters, said Mayor Jenny Rowan. “We acknowledge the right of...
Milestone reached on land purchase for a dam

A significant milestone has been reached on the purchase of land for a dam that will future-proof the water supply for Waikanae, Paraparaumu and Raumati residents. “I am very...
Council plans for the future - significant land purchase

Council has purchased a highly strategic 35.57 hectares of farmland beside the Waikanae River for future use as sports fields and passive open space. The area is known as the...