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2017

  • Kāpiti Coast District Council obtains CEMARS recertification
    Thursday 21 Dec 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council has been Carbon Emissions Measurement and Reduction Scheme (CEMARS) certified since 2012 and it was confirmed yesterday that this certification...
  • Mayor welcomes preferred option for Peka Peka to Ōtaki shared path
    Thursday 21 Dec 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan today welcomed the New Zealand Transport Agency's preferred alignment for a proposed shared path to run alongside the Peka Peka to Ōtaki...
  • Bumper year for the Kāpiti Coast economy
    Wednesday 20 Dec 2017
    The New Year looks bright for the Kāpiti Coast economy. Figures from the September 2017 Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor Report indicate that the growth trend that the...
  • Kāpiti Coast District Council appoints Wayne Maxwell as Chief Executive
    Wednesday 20 Dec 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council has appointed Wayne Maxwell to the position of Chief Executive. Wayne is currently Group Manager, Corporate Services with the Kāpiti Coast...
  • Zeal Kāpiti signs contract to commence youth development centre renovation
    Tuesday 19 Dec 2017
    The refurbishment of Zeal Kāpiti's new youth development centre is one step closer to becoming a reality following the signing of a contract with Levin-based Crowe Construction...
  • Coastlands/Iver Trask Place connection to be improved
    Monday 18 Dec 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council will be making it safer and easier to move between Coastlands and Iver Trask Place early next year. A new signalised pedestrian crossing will be...
  • Local stars shine at regional athletics in Masterton
    Monday 18 Dec 2017
    Last week 99 local primary school athletes from nine different schools represented Kāpiti at the Regional Athletics in Masterton. Kāpiti Coast District Council Primary Schools...
  • Kāpiti Coast trails are open for business
    Monday 18 Dec 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is encouraging locals and visitors to the Coast to get out and about and explore the district's cycleways, walkways and bridleways this...
  • Kāpiti Coast's share of regional tourism spend on the rise
    Monday 18 Dec 2017
    A new report commissioned by the Kāpiti Coast District Council shows our district's share of tourism spend is growing. The report prepared by Marketview compares eftpos and credit...
  • Summer's here to enjoy, but stay safe and remember the beach rules
    Monday 18 Dec 2017
    Summer is here and it's great to see people out and about and enjoying our beaches and public spaces. To help ensure we all have a safe and enjoyable holiday season, the Kāpiti...
  • Revamped Ōtaki Pool opens its doors
    Monday 18 Dec 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council Mayor K Gurunathan officially opened the revamped Ōtaki Pool yesterday, with a blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony carried out with invited...
  • Council reminds the community to keep an eye on their animals over the summer
    Monday 18 Dec 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is reminding the community to keep an eye on pets and livestock over the summer as the incidents of stray and roaming animal reports have taken an...
  • Kāpiti road shared path facility to extend to the beach
    Monday 18 Dec 2017
    Work is underway to extend the shared path network on Kāpiti Road from Hurley Street to the Paraparaumu Beach area. This follows a series of shared path improvements that were...
  • Council sets key priorities for social investment funding
    Tuesday 12 Dec 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is adopting a new approach to the way it supports not-for-profit organisations to deliver social services that meet the needs of the Kāpiti Coast...
  • No water restrictions in Kāpiti
    Friday 08 Dec 2017
    Kāpiti is doing a great job of weathering the current dry spell. While other parts of the Wellington region are having to impose significant water restrictions there is no looming...
  • Kāpiti Coast District Council says yes to Easter Sunday trading
    Friday 08 Dec 2017
    The Council today voted to allow Easter Sunday trading in the Kāpiti Coast District. The decision follows the Strategy and Policy Committee’s recommendation at its 23 November...
  • Councillors adopt long-term development plan for Maclean Park
    Thursday 07 Dec 2017
    Over the past year over 1500 people, businesses and organisations have shared their ideas on the future of Maclean Park, and today, the Kāpiti Coast District Council adopted the...
  • Tall trees in danger of hitting power lines in Waikanae Park
    Wednesday 06 Dec 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is giving the Waikanae community a heads up about a future programme of work that Transpower is proposing to carry out at Waikanae Park to fell...
  • Coastlands / Iver Trask Place connection to be improved
    Tuesday 05 Dec 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council will be making it safer and easier to move between Coastlands and Iver Trask Place early next year. A new signalised pedestrian crossing will be...
  • Council welcomes High Court decision
    Wednesday 29 Nov 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council welcomes the High Court's decision to dismiss the Coastal Ratepayers United (CRU) appeal. In doing so, the High Court has upheld the Environment...
  • Community welcomes new look Kāpiti Lights
    Monday 27 Nov 2017
    Young and old turned out last night to experience Paraparaumu's new look Kāpiti Lights and enjoy an evening of food, family fun, music and entertainment. The late night opening...
  • Huge potential to reduce Kāpiti's waste
    Monday 27 Nov 2017
    The results from the Council's latest household waste survey show that almost half of the household waste Kāpiti residents put out for collection each week could be recycled,...
  • Waterfall Road slip removal plans in the pipeline
    Monday 27 Nov 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council has secured funding from the New Zealand Transport Agency to remove material from the Waterfall Road slip site. Waterfall Road has been closed at...
  • Water restrictions unlikely to apply in Kāpiti this summer
    Monday 27 Nov 2017
    While other parts of the region are applying water restrictions, the Kāpiti Coast District Council is confident that its supply is in good health. Infrastructure Services Group...
  • Summer Reading Programme
    Monday 27 Nov 2017
    It's almost time for keen young readers to register for the Kāpiti Coast District Libraries' popular Summer Reading Programme and places always fill quickly. Registrations for...
  • Important power cable works on Paraparaumu Escarpment
    Monday 27 Nov 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is advising the community that next week, Electra will carry out highly visible works on the Paraparaumu Escarpment to secure an exposed back up...
  • Revaluation objection period coming to a close
    Monday 27 Nov 2017
    Last month Kāpiti ratepayers heard from Quotable Value (QV) with the updated valuation for their properties. These reflect the likely selling price, excluding chattels, at the...
  • New Group Manager for Regulatory Services appointed
    Monday 27 Nov 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council has announced the appointment of Natasha Tod to the role of Group Manager Regulatory Services. Natasha brings more than ten years local government,...
  • Council to vote on Easter Sunday Trading on December 7
    Thursday 23 Nov 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee today voted to recommend that the Council allow Easter Sunday trading in the Kāpiti Coast District. The...
  • Council encourages dog owners to look out for algae in waterways
    Wednesday 22 Nov 2017
    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. That includes lagoons in parks and...
  • December opening for Ōtaki Pool confirmed
    Monday 20 Nov 2017
    The $5.4 million Ōtaki Pool redevelopment will open Friday 15 December, right in time for summer. Parks and Recreation Manager Alison Law says this is great news for the Ōtaki...
  • Free neutering services offered on the Kāpiti Coast
    Monday 20 Nov 2017
    Council is offering free neutering services for menacing dogs thanks to funding provided by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). Environmental Standards Manager Jacquie Muir...
  • Kāpiti Lights invites community to celebrate their new look
    Monday 20 Nov 2017
    The Council’s Kāpiti Lights improvements are almost complete and to celebrate the area’s new look, businesses, with Council support, are inviting the community to participate in an...
  • Kāpiti's great waste reduction initiatives get Council grants
    Monday 20 Nov 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Grants Allocation Committee has announced this year’s community recipients of its Waste Levy grants for waste reduction projects and technology in...
  • Kāpiti Coast beach patrols start this weekend
    Friday 17 Nov 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council starts its annual summer beach patrols this weekend with assistance from the Police, warning people about where they can and cannot...
  • Expressway bolsters retail spending in Kāpiti
    Friday 10 Nov 2017
    Findings from a report commissioned by the Kāpiti Coast District Council to measure the economic impact of the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway on the local retail environment show...
  • Council appoints new team to ‘Elevate Ōtaki’
    Friday 10 Nov 2017
    Maximising Ōtaki’s future economic development opportunities is the goal of a new community group set up by the Kāpiti Coast District Council to lead and advise on the best use of...
  • Waikanae town centre revitalisation to progress at pace
    Friday 10 Nov 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting the Waikanae community to pop into Mahara Place between 10am and 1pm on Saturday 18 November to hear about their plans to revitalise the...
  • Dead pohutukawa trees to be removed
    Friday 10 Nov 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is letting Maclean Park users know that six large pohutukawa trees have recently died and will need to be removed. Parks and Recreation Manager...
  • Proposed District Plan unanimously adopted by Kāpiti Coast District Council today
    Thursday 09 Nov 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council has today signed-off the long awaited Proposed District Plan (PDP). After considered debate, Council unanimously voted to adopt the recommendations of...
  • Submitters share their views on the proposed Easter Sunday Trading
    Thursday 09 Nov 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council today heard from 12 submitters who asked to speak to their submission on the proposed Easter Sunday Trading during a public hearing. The public...
  • Introduction of the Food Act 2014 in Kāpiti
    Wednesday 08 Nov 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is talking to local market managers and regular stall holders about changes to the way food sellers need to operate in New Zealand by March 2018....
  • Kāpiti Coast Arts Trail showcases diversity of talent on our doorstep
    Tuesday 07 Nov 2017
    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,...
  • Haruatai pump track coming soon courtesy of Ōtaki Lions
    Monday 06 Nov 2017
    With thanks to the Ōtaki Lions Club, Haruatai Park is getting a biking facelift just in time for Christmas. Works on the pump track, which is designed to help bikers learn to...
  • Acting Chief Executive announced
    Monday 30 Oct 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council has appointed Gary Simpson as Acting Chief Executive, who will start handover with Patrick Dougherty on Monday 27 November and will hold the...
  • Changes to Council customer service area
    Monday 30 Oct 2017
    Visitors to the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Civic Building in Paraparaumu will notice a new customer services counter set up from Monday 30 October following changes to improve...
  • Creative Communities Scheme recipients
    Monday 30 Oct 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council has awarded $22,285 via Creative Communities Scheme funding grants to 15 local recipients. Community Services Group Manager Max Pedersen says that...
  • Dogs off leash damaging local bird populations
    Monday 30 Oct 2017
    Waikanae residents are notifying Kāpiti Coast District Council to report that dogs being let off leashes in restricted areas are damaging local bird populations. Environmental...
  • Kāpiti Lights dons a new cloak
    Monday 30 Oct 2017
    The paint is almost dry on Kāpiti Lights new mural ‘Metamorphic’. Artist Theo Arraj has been putting his talents to work over the last week and his winning concept now graces the...
  • Work to establish raised pedestrian crossing taking shape in Raumati South Village
    Monday 30 Oct 2017
    Work to establish a raised pedestrian crossing on Poplar Avenue outside the Raumati Social Club and Gatsby Tapas is taking shape. The raised pedestrian crossing will replace the...
  • Raumati Road roundabout works next Tuesday
    Tuesday 24 Oct 2017
    Council contractors will be working on the Raumati Road roundabout next Tuesday to reseal over the joins where the strips of asphalt meet on the roundabout surface and inspect the...
  • Council approves Private Plan Change 84
    Tuesday 24 Oct 2017
    On 19 October, Kāpiti Coast District Council approved Private Plan Change 84 with amendments to the Operative District Plan which was requested by Kāpiti Coast Airport Holdings...
  • Kāpiti Arts Trail kicks off next weekend
    Tuesday 24 Oct 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council reminds art lovers that the Kāpiti Arts Trail kicks off next weekend, 28 and 29 October. Over two weekends over 100 local artists will open their...
  • Kāpiti residents urged to provide feedback on PP2Ō shared path and interchange options
    Tuesday 24 Oct 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is encouraging local residents to attend the Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway Information Days on 28 and 29 October to have their say on...
  • Work to remove Ngatiawa Bridge debris to start next week
    Tuesday 24 Oct 2017
    Works to enable the removal of debris from the collapsed Ngatiawa Bridge in Reikorangi will commence next week. The historical Ngatiawa Bridge, established in 1912-13, collapsed...
  • Stormwater survey nearly 50 percent complete
    Tuesday 24 Oct 2017
    Infrastructure Services Group Manger Sean Mallon says the survey will help inform future project planning around flood management. “Last winter was one of the wettest on record and...
  • Major Events Fund to support three new iconic events with local flavour
    Tuesday 24 Oct 2017
    Three new iconic events will receive funding from the Kāpiti Major Events Fund this financial year. The Kāpiti Coast Festival, Kāpiti Coast International Jazz Festival and Kāpiti...
  • Strong value increases seen across Kāpiti Coast District over the past three years
    Thursday 19 Oct 2017
    Newly-released rating revaluations for the Kāpiti district show strong increases in property values. Mayor K Gurunathan says the rise in property values over the past three years...
  • Kāpiti Coast District Council meets GWRC for joint-discussion
    Wednesday 18 Oct 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) met late last week in Paraparaumu to discuss how they could work together to face some of the most...
  • Integrated regional trail network to bring local benefits
    Monday 16 Oct 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council has collaborated with the other local authorities in the region, Greater Wellington Regional Council, DOC and the Wellington Regional Economic...
  • Don't miss the Kāpiti Arts Trail
    Monday 16 Oct 2017
    Want a great weekend out exploring all the creativity the Kāpiti Coast has to offer? Then don’t miss the explosion of colour and vibrancy that is the Kāpiti Arts Trail. Over two...
  • Resource Management Act amendments - Kāpiti Coast fees consultation
    Monday 16 Oct 2017
    Kāpiti residents are encouraged to have their say on how fee levels should be set to cover the costs of implementing recent amendments to the Resource Management Act...
  • Proposed Kāpiti Coast Easter Sunday trading consultation closed
    Monday 16 Oct 2017
    Between 4 September and 8 October, 238 Kāpiti residents and organisations had their say on whether Easter Sunday shop trading should be allowed on the Kāpiti Coast. As well as the...
  • Next steps for Maclean Park refresh (1)
    Monday 09 Oct 2017
    The two month formal consultation period for Maclean Park’s Draft Management Plan is now closed. The Kāpiti Coast District Council would like to thank everyone who had their say...
  • LED light upgrade starts in Ōtaki next week
    Monday 09 Oct 2017
    Ōtaki will be one of the first areas to benefit from the Council’s switch to more energy-efficient street lighting. From Monday 9 October street lamps in Ōtaki will be replaced...
  • Rimu trees restored to Kāpiti
    Monday 09 Oct 2017
    Native bush restoration projects on the Kāpiti Coast have received a boost from the planting of 150 rimu trees that were grown from local seed. Kāpiti Coast District Council...
  • Council 'delighted' with results of Building Accreditation Audit
    Monday 09 Oct 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council has passed a two-yearly review of its Building Consent Authority accreditation with flying colours. Auditors from International Accreditation New...
  • Raumati South village gets a new pedestrian crossing
    Wednesday 04 Oct 2017
    Work is expected to commence next week to establish a raised pedestrian crossing on Poplar Avenue outside the Raumati Social Club and Gatsby Tapas. Infrastructure Services Group...
  • Last chance to have your say on long-term future of Maclean Park
    Wednesday 04 Oct 2017
    Locals have four days left to have their say on the future development of Maclean Park, the formal two-month consultation on the Draft Management Plan closing on Tuesday 3...
  • AR hunt for Mahi the Moa
    Tuesday 03 Oct 2017
    Ever wanted to see a moa walk through a library? This school holidays it’s going to be possible thanks to an exciting new augmented reality (AR) venture between Kāpiti Coast...
  • Etiquette reminder for our District's shared paths
    Tuesday 03 Oct 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council has recently completed several new sections of shared pathway between the Expressway and Raumati Beach Village as part of its Stride ‘n’ Ride Kāpiti...
  • Spark Plugs on the Kāpiti Coast (1)
    Friday 29 Sep 2017
    Electric Vehicle (EV) users can now park and charge their cars at the Greater Wellington Regional Council carpark in Waikanae as a result of Spark and the Kāpiti Coast District...
  • Creative call for Kāpiti Lights laneway answered
    Friday 29 Sep 2017
    Kāpiti Lights is getting an artistic enhancement with a new mural set to grace the back walls of 5 Coastlands Parade (opposite Kāpiti Cakes and Bakery). This will complement the...
  • Annual report shows council continues to deliver on its plan
    Friday 29 Sep 2017
    Yesterday the Kāpiti Coast District Council adopted the annual report for 2016/17, which sets out the work it’s done over the past year to continue delivering on its long term plan...
  • Council's Regulatory Services Group Manager to retire
    Tuesday 26 Sep 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council Group Manager Regulatory Services Kevin Currie has announced that he will be retiring at the end of October to focus his attention on his family and...
  • Events to challenge the 20-40-10 paradigm of life
    Monday 25 Sep 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council has teamed up with the Kāpiti Coast Chamber of Commerce and Electra to host four events in early October aimed at dispelling the myth that it’s...
  • Council chief moving on
    Monday 18 Sep 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council Chief Executive Pat Dougherty today announced his resignation, following his appointment as Chief Executive of Nelson City Council. Mr Dougherty says...
  • Ōtaki Pool $5.4 million redevelopment takes shape
    Monday 18 Sep 2017
    The Ōtaki Pool $5.4 million rebuild is expected to be complete by early December. Parks and Recreation Manager Alison Law says that the pool’s upgrade is progressing well and is...
  • Matai Road detour for safety improvements
    Monday 18 Sep 2017
    Next week a detour will be in place around Matai Road to allow contractors to install new kerb and channel safely, as part of the Raumati Road safety improvements. Group Manager...
  • Risk of slip on Waterfall Road in Paraparaumu closes road
    Monday 18 Sep 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council has closed Waterfall Road as monitoring reveals that the site of previousslips is potentially on the move again.The road has been closed at MacKay’s...
  • Two weeks left to have your say on the long-term future of Maclean Park
    Monday 18 Sep 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is encouraging locals to have their say on the future development of Maclean Park, with just over two weeks left in the two-month formal...
  • Taskforce report helps progress conversation on housing issues
    Friday 15 Sep 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council welcomes a taskforce report on local housing pressures and is keen to continue working with the community on solutions, including being a voice for...
  • Opportunity to check property details are up to date before revaluation
    Monday 11 Sep 2017
    This year’s rating revaluation is a good chance for property owners to check their property details are up to date. Property rating valuations are one factor used by councils to...
  • Kāpiti youth thrive with Zeal
    Monday 11 Sep 2017
    One full-time manager, three part-time coordinators, and a combined 4000 volunteer hours later show that this has been a busy year for Zeal Kāpiti. A host of programmes designed...
  • Household waste under the microscope
    Monday 11 Sep 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is conducting a survey to gain a better understanding of what types of household waste people are putting in their rubbish bags and wheelie bins...
  • Health check for Kāpiti stormwater storage ponds
    Monday 11 Sep 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is carrying out a survey of stormwater storage ponds in the district to identify their cleaning needs. Infrastructure Services Group Manager Sean...
  • Council members of regional climate change board request leaked government report
    Monday 11 Sep 2017
    Newly appointed members of the regional climate change board, Kāpiti Coast District Council Mayor K Gurunathan and Deputy Mayor Janet Holborow, say they will have plenty to sink...
  • Latest Kāpiti residents' opinion survey underway
    Tuesday 05 Sep 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is once again seeking feedback on the wide range of services and facilities it provides.  The quarterly residents’ opinion surveys help the...
  • Recycling collection area extended in Te Horo and Ōtaki
    Monday 04 Sep 2017
    Collection zones for kerbside recycling in Te Horo and Ōtaki have been extended. Licensed operators will now collect materials for recycling from the roads between Ōtaki Gorge Road...
  • LED lights to brighten up Kāpiti
    Monday 04 Sep 2017
    The future looks bright for Kāpiti as the district prepares to switch to the more energy-efficient street lighting. Approximately 2,000 of the district’s 4,786 street lamps will be...
  • Kāpiti economy continues to shine
    Monday 04 Sep 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast economy continues to shine with GDP growth up 4.9% during the June year, 2.3% higher than the Wellington region and 2.1% higher than the national average over the...
  • Proposed Kāpiti Coast Easter Sunday trading
    Monday 04 Sep 2017
    From Monday 4 September, Kāpiti residents now have the opportunity to be heard about whether Easter Sunday shop trading should be allowed on the Kāpiti Coast. So that there could...
  • SPAM email targets Council
    Wednesday 30 Aug 2017
    Hundreds of people may have received an erroneous email from the Kāpiti Coast District Council overnight as a result of a SPAM mail that entered the Council’s system. The email...
  • Wet weather creating challenges around the district
    Monday 28 Aug 2017
    This winter is turning out to be one of the wettest on record and the rainfall on Kāpiti Coast has made a lot of people’s outlooks and properties soggy. According to the National...
  • Eco-friendly bridges for Kaitawa Reserve
    Monday 28 Aug 2017
    Two aging bridges at Kaitawa Reserve are about to get a well-needed makeover, and Council is taking a new approach by using a product that’s made from recycled plastic bags. Parks...
  • More short-term car parks for Waikanae
    Monday 28 Aug 2017
    Changes to car parking in the Waikanae town centre next month will make it easier for people to park and access businesses and services located in the area. From Monday 11...
  • Council operating costs still amongst lowest
    Tuesday 22 Aug 2017
    The 2017 Ratepayers’ Report shows Kāpiti Coast District Council continues to perform strongly in terms of operating costs per ratepayer, ranking second-lowest in the country. Mayor...
  • Plans for a shared gallery and library facility in Waikanae on hold
    Monday 21 Aug 2017
    Plans to build a new purpose-built integrated Public Gallery and Library in Waikanae are being put on hold as the Council re-evaluates its plans.  Community Services Group Manager...
  • Paekākāriki seawall construction delayed
    Monday 21 Aug 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council’s plans to start building the replacement seawall along The Parade in Paekākāriki this financial year have been delayed. The seawall has been in...
  • LookSee campaign attracts global tech talent to the region
    Monday 21 Aug 2017
    The Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency, with support from the Kāpiti Coast District Council and the Kāpiti Coast Chamber of Commerce, is hosting an event for...
  • Council participates in Work Ready Kāpiti Youth & Employer Mixer evening
    Monday 21 Aug 2017
    Kāpiti youth will be encouraged to explore opportunities to work for the Kāpiti Coast District Council at next week’s Work Ready Youth & Employer Mixer Evening. Work Ready Kāpiti,...
  • Wet weather slows down work to widen Waitohu Valley Road
    Monday 21 Aug 2017
    A run of wet weather over that last month has slowed down progress to widen Waitohu Valley Road in Ōtaki. Work to widen Waitohu Valley Road to address safety concerns raised by...
  • Pedestrian and cyclist safety improved on Te Moana Road
    Monday 21 Aug 2017
    Work to upgrade the intersection of Te Moana Road and Park Avenue to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and accessibility is almost complete. A central refuge has been installed...
  • Kāpiti creatives invited to make their mark on Paraparaumu laneway
    Monday 21 Aug 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is calling for big thinking artists and creatives to stamp their mark on Kāpiti Lights. The Kāpiti Lights area is being upgraded as part of the...
  • Transport Agency funding investment audit gives Council the thumbs up
    Monday 21 Aug 2017
    A recent audit of the New Zealand Transport Agency’s investment in the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s land transport programme has found Council procurement and financial...
  • Waikanae East to benefit from emergency vehicle access crossing
    Monday 21 Aug 2017
    A gated emergency vehicle only access crossing will be established across the railway line in Waikanae to ensure access to Waikanae East is retained in the event of the Elizabeth...
  • Kāpiti Coast residents increasingly satisfied with Council performance
    Friday 18 Aug 2017
    Satisfaction of local residents with the Kapiti Coast District Council’s performance is continuing to improve.  The results of the 2017 residents’ opinion survey presented at...
  • Council reduces capital expenditure programme to more realistic levels
    Thursday 17 Aug 2017
    The Council’s Operations and Finance Committee today approved changes to the capital expenditure programme for the 2017/18 financial year, reducing it to a level that better...
  • Local schools take part in 'Mastermind' competition
    Monday 14 Aug 2017
    Students from Raumati South School have been crowned Junior team champions in the annual School Mastermind Competition, while a group from Paekākāriki School has taken the honours...
  • Wheel stops to improve pedestrian safety
    Monday 14 Aug 2017
    The Council has installed wheel stops on car parks outside the Paraparaumu Bridge Club on Brett Ambler Way. The wheel stops, a rubber strip that stops vehicles from encroaching on...
  • Safety improvements to be progressed on Poplar and Leinster Avenues
    Monday 14 Aug 2017
    Work commenced this week to establish a right-turn bay on Poplar Avenue for traffic turning into Leinster Avenue from the east. Infrastructure Services Group Manager Sean Mallon...
  • Kāpiti economy in good health
    Monday 14 Aug 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast economy is going from strength to strength with GDP growth up 3.8 per cent during the year to March 2016, 1.3 per cent higher than the national average for New...
  • Rates assistance applications open for new rating year
    Monday 14 Aug 2017
    If you’re a low-income homeowner, then you could be eligible for help with paying your rates. The Kāpiti Coast District Council is on hand to provide information and advice to...
  • Arawa Street beach access to be restored
    Tuesday 08 Aug 2017
    Work commenced this week to restore the Arawa Street beach access point at Raumati Beach that was damaged in the July 2016 storm event. Infrastructure Services Group Manager Sean...
  • Applications for creative funding closing soon
    Tuesday 08 Aug 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is calling for applications for the Creative Communities Scheme, with the current funding round set to close on Friday 18 August. The scheme is funded...
  • Funding available to support new events that have distinct Kāpiti flavour
    Tuesday 08 Aug 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting applications for the Kāpiti Major Events Fund. Strategy and Planning Group Manager Sarah Stevenson says events development has been...
  • Kāpiti foodies to revel in Visa Wellington on a plate on home soil
    Tuesday 08 Aug 2017
    Kāpiti foodies are in for a treat this month with Visa Wellington On a Plate featuring local eateries, produce and events. Mayor K Gurunathan says it's great to have Kāpiti...
  • Community boards contemplate community feedback on renaming SH1
    Tuesday 08 Aug 2017
    Kāpiti Coast community boards are in the process of weighing up the diverse views of their respective communities as they prepare to make a recommendation to the Council on...
  • Final opportunity to have your say on the long-term future of Maclean Park
    Tuesday 08 Aug 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is encouraging locals to have their say on the future development of Maclean Park, now that a two-month formal consultation period on the Draft...
  • Self-publishing workshops on offer in Kāpiti
    Monday 31 Jul 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Libraries is giving budding writers the opportunity to learn how to become independent authors by participating in a series of self-publishing workshops in...
  • Tsunami ready door-knocking underway in Paraparaumu
    Monday 31 Jul 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council’s door-knocking team will be on the doorsteps of Paraparaumu residents living in tsunami evacuation zones over the next four weekends to provide...
  • NZDF visits Kāpiti Emergency Operations Centre
    Monday 31 Jul 2017
    The Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO), in conjunction with Kāpiti Coast District Council and the local New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Civil Defence Response...
  • Annual waste reduction grants now open
    Monday 31 Jul 2017
    Applications for Kāpiti Coast District Council’s annual waste reduction grants are now open. There are two different types of grants: waste levy funds for community projects and...
  • Kāpiti dog owners reminded to register
    Monday 31 Jul 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council is reminding dog owners to make sure they’ve registered their pet by next Monday 31 July. It is a legal requirement to register your dog annually...
  • Community to be consulted on local Easter Sunday trading
    Monday 31 Jul 2017
    Council will be giving the community the opportunity to consider an Easter Sunday Trading policy for Kāpiti. At the Strategy and Planning Committee’s 20 July meeting, councillors...
  • Kāpiti to get youth 'Work Ready'
    Tuesday 25 Jul 2017
    A not-for-profit initiative to help 16-25 year olds to gain the skills required to secure local employment has been launched on the Kāpiti Coast. Work Ready Kāpiti, a joint...
  • Kāpiti dog registrations due by the end of July
    Monday 24 Jul 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council’s animal management team is reminding Kāpiti dog owners that the deadline to register their furry friends is close. Registration payments are due...
  • Raumati Road works update
    Friday 21 Jul 2017
    Works to improve safety and accessibility on Raumati Road continue. Infrastructure Services Group Manager Sean Mallon says contractors have made some progress over the past...
  • We're helping Kāpiti get Tsunami ready - Door-knocking in Paraparaumu from Sunday 30 July
    Friday 21 Jul 2017
    A reminder for Paraparaumu residents who live in tsunami evacuation zones. For the next four Sundays – 30 July, 6 August, 13 August, 20 August – the Kāpiti Coast District Council...
  • Council shares its plans to help realise the benefits of the expressways
    Friday 21 Jul 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting the community to visit their stand in Coastlands Mall next week to find out more about its work to make the most of the opportunities the...
  • Rules for electoral signage in Kāpiti
    Friday 21 Jul 2017
    Council recently invited political party representatives to a briefing on how they’ll be able to use electoral signage around Kāpiti in the lead up to the September election. Signs...
  • Updated bylaw signed and sealed
    Thursday 20 Jul 2017
    Public Places Bylaw and the Trading in Public Places Policy updated Earlier this year we invited the community to have a say on the district’s draft 2017 Public Places Bylaw and...
  • Civic and Community Awards recognise local volunteers
    Tuesday 18 Jul 2017
    Volunteer groups and individuals have been honoured for their dedication to the community in this year’s Kāpiti Coast Civic and Community Awards. At a function in the Council’s...
  • Get hands on with No8 Wire Week
    Monday 10 Jul 2017
    Kāpiti Coast residents have the opportunity to get hands on over the next couple of weeks, with No8 Wire Week offering a number of local events aimed at encouraging community...
  • Wi Parata reopens
    Monday 10 Jul 2017
    Wi Parata Reserve reopened earlier this week, following on from safety improvements to avoid the danger of falling Astelia from the trees. Wi Parata Reserve has been closed since...
  • First section of Paekākāriki connection track open
    Monday 10 Jul 2017
    This week the Council finished and opened the first section of the Paekākāriki Connection Track, a walkway that aims to provide a safer passage through a bush setting, between...
  • Increased resources for roundabout construction
    Friday 07 Jul 2017
    Over the coming days and weeks, Raumati Road users and residents can expect roundabout works to pick up, after Council met with senior contractor representatives to agree on...
  • Council calls for early input on plans for the long term
    Monday 03 Jul 2017
    While the Kāpiti Coast District Council 20-year plan doesn’t need to be in place until mid-2018, we’re calling for early input from Kāpiti locals. Mayor K Gurunathan says that...
  • Kāpiti Lights gets new lease of life
    Monday 03 Jul 2017
    The fences are up, digging has begun and the upgrade of Kāpiti Lights is underway. Sean Mallon, Group Manager Infrastructure Services, says the project was identified back in 2015...
  • Matariki street party offers fun for the whole family
    Monday 03 Jul 2017
    Matariki will come to the Main Street of Ōtaki this Friday, 7 July, with a family-friendly celebration of the Māori New Year kicking off at 6pm. The event, brought to you by the...
  • Food bank finds new home
    Monday 03 Jul 2017
    The Kāpiti Community Food Bank is once again open to the public after working with Kāpiti Coast District Council and the Transport Agency to set up in new temporary premises. The...
  • Business owners choose Kāpiti
    Thursday 29 Jun 2017
    KĀPITI COAST, Thursday 22nd June 2017 - An Infometrics report commissioned by the Kāpiti Coast District Council has revealed new insights into the Kāpiti Coast’s booming...
  • Pirate ship the star of new playground at Tasman Road Reserve
    Thursday 29 Jun 2017
    Last Friday, Ōtaki Beach kids got the green light to jump aboard the brand new pirate ship that features in the Council’s latest playground upgrade at Tasman Road Reserve. Alison...
  • Council and tāngata whenua launch Māori calendar
    Thursday 29 Jun 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council and local iwi will launch the annual Maramataka on Monday 26 June with an official ceremony in the Council chambers. The Maramataka is the traditional...
  • We're helping Kāpiti get tsunami ready
    Thursday 29 Jun 2017
    A reminder for Ōtaki residents who live in the tsunami evacuation zones. Next Sunday 2 July the Kāpiti Coast District Council will be door-knocking with help volunteers to help...
  • Council wins award for outstanding performance in carbon management
    Thursday 29 Jun 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council took out the Overall Award for Outstanding Performance in Carbon Management (Large Organisation) at Enviro-Mark Solutions’ Outstanding Performance...
  • Raumati Road works update (1)
    Thursday 22 Jun 2017
    STOP/GO, AND RESTRICTIONS FOR LARGE TRUCKS AND BUSES Road improvements and maintenance are in full swing on Raumati Road, with roundabout works ramping up and road repairs taking...
  • Track works begin in Wi Parata Reserve to improve safety for users
    Thursday 22 Jun 2017
    Works have kicked off in Wi Parata Reserve to make changes to the layout of tracks to improve safety and avoid the danger of falling Astelia from the trees. Wi Parata Reserve has...
  • Matthews Park gets new basketball court
    Thursday 22 Jun 2017
    The latest feature at Raumati’s Matthews Park underwent its final preparations last week, with line-marking completed on a new basketball court. The keyhole court is a result of a...
  • Council decides plan for 2017/18
    Thursday 15 Jun 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council today agreed the contents of the annual plan for 2017/18, which will result in an average rates increase of 5.7%. The Council’s annual plan...
  • Local Aquatic Centre has plenty to be proud of
    Friday 09 Jun 2017
    The team at Coastlands Aquatic Centre in Paraparaumu has good reason to crow at the moment, with some fantastic feedback coming through in its 2017 customer satisfaction survey and...
  • Next steps for Maclean Park Refresh
    Friday 09 Jun 2017
    Over 250 locals have had their say on what they want to see for the future long-term development of Maclean Park in Paraparaumu. Based on community ideas and stories, the Kāpiti...
  • Chief Executive Pat Dougherty recognised with Civil Defence Award
    Friday 09 Jun 2017
    Earlier this week, Kāpiti Coast District Council Chief Executive Pat Dougherty was recognised with a Silver Ministerial Award for Significant Contribution to Civil Defence at the...
  • Council puts peoples safety ahead of Waikanae hedge
    Friday 02 Jun 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Councillors are unanimous in their decision to trim back a macrocarpa hedge that is restricting visibility for vehicles and public access to a nearby bus stop...
  • Be part of the emergency preparedness conversation in your community
    Friday 02 Jun 2017
    Over the past few weekends, the Kāpiti Coast District Council has teamed up with Red Cross, local Civil Defence volunteers, Volunteer Kāpiti and other community groups to help...
  • Applications for help paying rates encouraged from low-income earners
    Friday 02 Jun 2017
    Applications for the 2016/2017 rates rebates and water rates remissions are now open. Group Manager Corporate Services Wayne Maxwell says now is the time for people to be thinking...
  • Work to begin on Paekākāriki connection track
    Friday 02 Jun 2017
    Work will begin next week on the first stage of the Paekākāriki Connection Track, a gravel walkway that aims to provide a safer walkway between Paekākāriki and the Escarpment...
  • We're helping Kāpiti get Tsunami ready - Door-knocking in Waikanae and Peka Peka this Sunday
    Friday 26 May 2017
    A reminder for Waikanae and Peka Peka residents who live in the tsunami evacuation zones. This Sunday the Kāpiti Coast District Council will be door-knocking with help from Red...
  • Pedestrian and cyclist safety to be improved on Te Moana Road
    Tuesday 23 May 2017
    The Council is upgrading the Te Moana Road and Park Avenue intersection to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and accessibility. The work involves shifting an existing bus stop...
  • One week left to have your say on Maclean Park
    Friday 19 May 2017
    If you haven’t already provided feedback on the future of Maclean Park, there’s still time. The Kāpiti Coast District Council is working with the community to decide on the...
  • Footage from the Kāpiti Marine Reserve now on display at Kāpiti i-SITE
    Friday 19 May 2017
    Visitors to the Kāpiti i-SITE visitor information centre can now view dynamic underwater video footage from the Kāpiti Marine Reserve following the recent installation of a...
  • Pedestrian and cyclist safety to be improved on Te Moana Road (1)
    Friday 19 May 2017
    The Council is upgrading Te Moana Road and Park Avenue intersection to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and accessibility. The work involves shifting an existing bus stop...
  • Council evening for building owners a success
    Wednesday 17 May 2017
    The Council this week hosted commercial building owners at an information and feedback event, as part of a series of events for regular users of regulatory services.Nearly 40...
  • New signs clarify boat launching areas on Paraparaumu Beach
    Wednesday 17 May 2017
    The Council has put up new signs at Paraparaumu Beach in an effort to stop people driving in prohibited zones. The signs have been placed at the boat launching area of the beach to...
  • We’re helping Kāpiti get tsunami ready
    Wednesday 17 May 2017
    Over the next few months, the Kāpiti Coast District Council is teaming up with Red Cross, Volunteer Kāpiti and other community groups to help Kāpiti get tsunami ready. The November...
  • Poplar Avenue footpath upgrade underway
    Wednesday 17 May 2017
    Work to upgrade the footpath on the north side of Poplar Avenue between Matai Road and Glen Road is underway. The project involves removing the existing footpath and replacing it...
  • New look Kāpiti Lights a makeover away
    Friday 05 May 2017
    Kāpiti Lights is about to get a makeover with work to upgrade the area commencing next week. The Kāpiti Lights upgrade is a key project in the Council’s town centres transformation...
  • New group to provide leadership on Kāpiti's economic future
    Friday 05 May 2017
    The Council has established a new group to lead discussion and help bolster the district’s economic performance. Strategy and Planning Group Manager, Sarah Stevenson, says the...
  • Council annual plan submissions close
    Friday 05 May 2017
    The submission period for the Kāpiti Coast District Council 2017/18 annual plan and Wellington region Waste Management and Minimisation Plan ended on 1 May with 131 submissions...
  • Age on the Go Expo
    Friday 05 May 2017
    More than 600 residents turned up at a recent Waikanae event to find out what there is to do for older people living in Kāpiti. The ‘Age on the Go’ Expo, opened with a speech from...
  • Pupil wins bike for Movin' March!
    Friday 05 May 2017
    Kena Kena School pupil Willow Bardsley was presented with a bike today for her participation in Movin’ March, an annual initiative that encourages kids to cycle, walk, scooter or...
  • Road safety week
    Friday 05 May 2017
    Get the child restraints in your car checked out next Thursday! The Council, with The Warehouse and Kāpiti Plunket, are offering free checks as part of road safety week.  They’ll...
  • Together we're making a plan for the long-term future of Maclean Park
    Friday 28 Apr 2017
    Over the past six months the Kāpiti Coast District Council has heard from around 1500 members of our community about their Maclean Park story – their memories, how they use the...
  • Raumati Road works
    Friday 28 Apr 2017
    Council is advising people to take care around Raumati Beach School next week with term two beginning and improvement works to the area continuing. “We’re still working on a new...
  • More than 400 people have their say on renaming SH1
    Friday 21 Apr 2017
    More than 400 people took the time to provide feedback and to put forward suggestions for renaming State Highway 1 (SH1) once it becomes a local road. Mayor K Gurunathan says it...
  • Preparations for Kāpiti property revaluations begin
    Friday 21 Apr 2017
    Around 500 business and rural property owners in Kāpiti will shortly be receiving surveys from Quotable Value (QV), as work gets underway for the upcoming property...
  • Annual Plan feedback closes 1 May
    Friday 21 Apr 2017
    If you haven’t already provided feedback on the Council’s plans for the year ahead, there’s still time.  Consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 1 May. Mayor K Gurunathan says the...
  • Poplar Avenue shared path improvements to commence next week
    Thursday 13 Apr 2017
    Work will commence next week to upgrade the footpath on the north side of Poplar Avenue between Matai Road and Glen Road to a 2.5 metre shared path. Infrastructure Services Group...
  • Work begins on refreshing Council's Long term plan
    Thursday 13 Apr 2017
    Over the last couple of weekends dozens of Kāpiti folk have taken part in community workshops to share insights, issues and opportunities as work on the 2018-38 long term plan gets...
  • Council recognised at SOLGM Local Government Excellence Awards
    Thursday 13 Apr 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast District Council won the BERL Collaborative Government Action Award category at the 2017 McGredy Winder SOLGM Local Government Excellence Awards on Thursday 12...
  • Work on Waitohu Valley Road bridge
    Tuesday 11 Apr 2017
    Part of Waitohu Valley Road in Ōtaki will be closed overnight on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 April 2017 (weather dependent) so works on the road’s bridge can be carried out. The...
  • Planning community facilities for our FutureKāpiti
    Friday 07 Apr 2017
    Feedback is being sought on a draft Community Facilities Strategy that was developed with community input. The Kāpiti Coast District Council has developed the draft strategy to...
  • Deadline looming to have your say on renaming SH1
    Friday 07 Apr 2017
    There’s less than a week to go to put forward your suggestions for renaming State Highway 1 (SH1) once it becomes a local road. More than 300 people have had their say on name...
  • WW1 competition opens for students
    Tuesday 04 Apr 2017
    Young people are being encouraged to get involved in a competition which commemorates World War One (WW1). The competition, open to Year 7-13 school students, invites entrants to...
  • Approved owner status reduces dog registration fee
    Tuesday 04 Apr 2017
    Want to pay less to register your dog? Apply for approved dog owner status by 1 May! If your application is accepted, you’ll be entitled to a discounted registration fee from the...
  • Civic and community awards
    Tuesday 04 Apr 2017
    It’s time to recognise the volunteers in our community who make Kāpiti great.Nominations for this year’s Civic and Community Awards, which honour the work of groups and...
  • Progress on Raumati Road works
    Tuesday 04 Apr 2017
    The newly-aligned Goldsborough Avenue, which will form the northern arm of a new roundabout on Raumati Road, recently opened for traffic and now construction of the southern arm of...
  • Dogs in Togs a success
    Monday 27 Mar 2017
    Kāpiti canines ruled Waikanae Pool over the weekend for the first ever Dogs in Togs summer swim event on the coast. More than 150 dogs turned out for the final paddle of the season...
  • Hundreds take part in neighbours' day events
    Monday 27 Mar 2017
    More than 1000 people took part in 42 ‘Over the Fence Cuppas’ to celebrate Neighbours’ Day at the weekend. The gatherings aim to turn strangers into neighbours and streets into...
  • More stormwater capacity with new pump station
    Monday 27 Mar 2017
    The new pump station on Moana Street, Ōtaki Beach, is now fully operational and has increased the capacity of the stormwater network in the area. Construction of the station, along...
  • Planning for the year ahead
    Friday 24 Mar 2017
    From next week, Kāpiti Coast District Council will be seeking feedback from locals on the plans for the coming year. Mayor K Gurunathan says that since adopting its long term plan...
  • Connect with your neighbours this weekend!
    Monday 20 Mar 2017
    Reach out to those who live near you for ‘Neighbours’ Day’ weekend this Saturday and Sunday (March 25/26)! ‘Neighbours’ Day’ encourages people to get to know their neighbours...
  • Better connection for cyclists and pedestrians between Paraparaumu Beach and Town Centre
    Friday 17 Mar 2017
    A new 2.5 metre wide shared path on the south side of Kāpiti Road between Magrath Avenue and the Airport Control Tower will make it easier to walk and cycle between Paraparaumu...
  • Community Board endorses Waikanae Beach community's vision and action plan
    Friday 17 Mar 2017
    The Waikanae Community Board endorsed the local community’s vision and action plan for Waikanae Beach at their meeting at the Waikanae Boating Club on Tuesday night. Kāpiti Coast...
  • Community representatives appointed to Grants Allocation Committee
    Friday 17 Mar 2017
    Community representatives have been appointed to the Grants Allocation Committee (GAC) which makes decisions on how funding should be allocated from five grants programmes. Paula...
  • Desexing for menacing dogs in Kāpiti
    Friday 17 Mar 2017
    Subsidised desexing and microchipping of dogs with a menacing classification is being offered by the Kāpiti Coast District Council. The initiative is part of the Government’s...
  • Plans to make the most of the opportunities the Expressway brings on display
    Friday 17 Mar 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting the community to visit their pop-up display space at 3 Mahara Place in Waikanae next week to find out more about its work to make the most...
  • Community engaged on SH1 renaming
    Friday 17 Mar 2017
    More than 100 people have put forward suggestions for renaming the existing State Highway 1 (SH1). Mayor K Gurunathan says it’s great to see people taking an active interest in the...
  • Feedback on Council's Public Places Bylaw and Trading in Public Places Policy review closes this month
    Friday 17 Mar 2017
    Feedback on the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s draft 2017 Public Places Bylaw and draft 2017 Trading in Public Places Policy is due by the end of the month. People have until 31...
  • Council monitoring Waikanae lagoon for toxic algae
    Friday 10 Mar 2017
    The wet weather we've had over the weekend has naturally flushed the lagoon. The algae is gone and we've removed the signs. 13 March 2017  Kāpiti Coast District Council is...
  • Kāpiti Coast Deputy Mayor appointed to LGNZ Advisory Group
    Friday 10 Mar 2017
    Kāpiti Coast Deputy Mayor Janet Holborow has been appointed to the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) Policy Advisory Group. The advisory group will provide advice to National...
  • Kāpiti community can have their say on playground upgrades
    Friday 10 Mar 2017
    Kāpiti kids and those young at heart are been called on to give feedback about what they would like to see at their neighbourhood playgrounds. Kāpiti Coast District Council is...
  • Council shares plans to take advantage of Expressway opportunities
    Friday 10 Mar 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting the community to visit their stand in Coastlands next week to find out more about its work to make the most of the opportunities the...
  • Council invites Kāpiti residents to experience Otaraua Park
    Friday 10 Mar 2017
    Kāpiti residents have a chance to check out the newest park in the district next week. Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting the community to the Otaraua Park Experience...
  • Renaming SH1 a unique opportunity to tell our Kāpiti story
    Tuesday 07 Mar 2017
    The Kāpiti Coast community is being asked to put forward suggestions for naming seven sections of State Highway 1 (SH1) between Paekākāriki and Peka Peka that will be renamed as...
  • Registrations for Neighbours’ Day event closing soon
    Tuesday 07 Mar 2017
    Don’t miss out on registering for an ‘Over the Fence Cuppa’ as part of this year’s Neighbours’ Day Aotearoa which focuses on disaster preparedness. ‘Over the Fence Cuppas’ are an...
  • Have your say on the renaming of State Highway 1
    Friday 03 Mar 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting the Kāpiti Coast community to come up with names for sections of State Highway 1 (SH1) that have a strong historical connection to the...
  • Plans to transform the Paraparaumu Town Centre in full swing
    Friday 03 Mar 2017
    Plans to transform the Paraparaumu town centre remain firmly in the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s sights, with work progressing over the next few months to upgrade the Kāpiti...
  • Celebrating Kāpiti outdoors
    Friday 03 Mar 2017
    Kāpiti residents are being encouraged to enjoy the outdoors for Parks Week. Kāpiti Coast District Council is celebrating Parks Week again this year by profiling a park a day from 4...
  • Join in national Walk2Work Day
    Friday 03 Mar 2017
    Well done to everyone took part in Walk2Work day! 248 people came to Coastlands Shoppingtown Limited to have their blood pressure and blood sugar levels checked by student nurses...
  • Te Ātiawa Park courts lighting
    Friday 03 Mar 2017
    Te Ātiawa Park courts will be getting new lights. Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Operations and Finance Committee has approved funding for $31,500 for new lights at the courts. A...
  • Expressway delivers much-needed second north-south connection
    Friday 24 Feb 2017
    The Mackays to Peka Peka section of the Expressway opened to traffic in the early hours of Friday morning and many Kāpiti Coast residents have embraced the opportunity to...
  • Kāpiti Coast community express themselves with Council team
    Monday 20 Feb 2017
    Thousands of people took the opportunity to engage with the Kāpiti Coast District Council at the Kāpiti Coast ExpressDay on Saturday 18 February. Corporate Services Group Manager...
  • Temporary block wall update
    Friday 17 Feb 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council will be monitoring a temporary block wall at the south end of Paraparaumu Beach over the weekend. A 170-metre concrete structure was installed to...
  • Design of new Paekākāriki Seawall progressing
    Friday 17 Feb 2017
    Paekākāriki residents had an opportunity to see how the design of their new seawall was progressing last Sunday. The current seawall has been in place for 38 years and no longer...
  • Ōtaki Pool closure
    Friday 17 Feb 2017
    Ōtaki Pool will be closed next week to undergo a $5.4 million redevelopment. The pool’s rebuild is one of four key initiatives selected by the Kāpiti Coast District Council and the...
  • Ōtaki Memorial Hall earthquake-prone status confirmed
    Friday 17 Feb 2017
    A detailed assessment of Ōtaki Memorial Hall has confirmed it is earthquake prone. This evaluation followed an initial seismic assessment by independent structural engineers, which...
  • Update on Raumati Road improvements
    Friday 17 Feb 2017
    Improvements to Raumati Road at the Hillcrest Road/Goldsborough Avenue intersection are in full swing. Starting last month, the works include installing a new roundabout and...
  • Get involved with the Maclean Park refresh
    Friday 17 Feb 2017
    The first stage of community input on refreshing Maclean Park is needed by Monday. Kāpiti Coast District Council is encouraging people who have an interest in the future of Maclean...
  • Public Places Bylaw and trading in Public Places Policy
    Friday 17 Feb 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting people to provide feedback on its draft 2017 Public Places Bylaw and draft 2017 Trading in Public Places Policy. Council’s Community...
  • Spark plugs on the Kāpiti Coast
    Tuesday 14 Feb 2017
    Spark and Kāpiti Coast District Council are partnering to extend Spark Plugs – electric vehicle charging in Spark phone boxes. Spark and the Kāpiti Coast District Council have...
  • Playgrounds upgrades progressing
    Friday 10 Feb 2017
    Work will be getting underway soon to upgrade five Kāpiti playgrounds. Kāpiti Coast District Council gathered community feedback on playgrounds in Paraparaumu and Ōtaki that are...
  • Ōtaki splash pad design picked
    Friday 10 Feb 2017
    Ōtaki will be home to a new community-designed splash pad for next summer. Kāpiti residents have helped shaped the design of the free-to-use outdoor water park destined for...
  • Council seeks more regular feedback
    Friday 10 Feb 2017
    A new approach to seeking residents’ opinions is being implemented by Kāpiti Coast District Council. Strategy and Planning Group Manager Sarah Stevenson says feedback is being...
  • Get ready to express yourself
    Friday 10 Feb 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is encouraging the district’s residents to get ready to express themselves at the Kāpiti Coast ExpressDay on Saturday 18 February. Corporate Services...
  • Council welcomes decision to open the Expressway
    Tuesday 07 Feb 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council welcomes the decision by the NZ Transport Agency to open the Mackays to Peka Peka section of the Kāpiti Expressway this month. Mayor K Gurunathan says...
  • Waitangi Day commemorations
    Tuesday 07 Feb 2017
    Despite the gloomy weather, lots of people turned up for yesterday’s Waitangi Day commemorations at the Ōtaki Māori Racecourse. “A big thank you to Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki for hosting the...
  • Reserve in Waikanae closed due to safety risk
    Friday 03 Feb 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is urging residents to stay clear of Wi Parata Reserve in Waikanae for their own safety. The Council has closed the reserve due to a risk overhanging...
  • Summer rain in Kāpiti
    Friday 03 Feb 2017
    Friday 10 February Ōtaki Gorge Road is now open! Thursday 9 February Repair work on the river tracks is complete now and Otaihanga Domain roads and tracks are fully open. Tuesday...
  • Coastlands Aquatic Centre reopened after maintenance work
    Tuesday 31 Jan 2017
    The Coastlands Aquatic Centre main pool has opened again ahead of schedule! Aquafit classes will be resuming Tuesday20 February 2017 The Coastlands Aquatic Centre will be...
  • Kāpiti Road improvements
    Tuesday 31 Jan 2017
    Kāpiti Road has undergone a dramatic facelift over the past 12 months in preparation for the Mackays to Peka Peka section of the Kāpiti Expressway opening. Infrastructure Services...
  • The Maclean Park Experience a success
    Tuesday 31 Jan 2017
    Maclean Park was buzzing at the weekend as crowds made their way to the Paraparaumu Beach park for a day of entertainment, food and activities. The Maclean Park Experience on...
  • Ultra-fast broadband for Ōtaki
    Friday 27 Jan 2017
    Ōtaki is one of 151 towns around the country that will be given access to ultra-fast broadband (UFB) in the near future. In the second phase of the Government’s rollout,...
  • New standing orders for the Council
    Wednesday 25 Jan 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council inaugural meeting for 2017 will be under new standing orders. The orders were adopted by the Council on 15 December 2016 following a Local Government...
  • Safety concerns bring stronger action against illegal driving on beaches
    Wednesday 25 Jan 2017
    Those caught driving illegally on Kāpiti beaches are likely to face fines in an effort to keep these areas safe for all users. This measure follows a significant number of...
  • Checking how prepared we are for emergencies
    Wednesday 25 Jan 2017
    Kāpiti Coast District Council is starting door-to-door surveys this week asking Kāpiti residents what they’ve considered when it comes to emergency preparedness. Since the 14...
  • Youth encouraged to Think BIG
    Wednesday 18 Jan 2017
    Young people in Kāpiti are being encouraged to ‘think big’ by the Kāpiti Coast Youth Council.   Kāpiti Coast Youth Council is calling for applicants for the contestable Think BIG...
  • Ōtaki Pool redevelopment project update
    Wednesday 18 Jan 2017
    Construction on the Ōtaki Pool’s redevelopment will get underway next month.The pool’s rebuild is one of four key initiatives selected by the Council and community for development...
  • Te Ātiawa courts work complete
    Wednesday 18 Jan 2017
    Te Ātiawa Park courts have had a makeover! A key initiative in Council’s FutureKāpiti – Long term plan 2015 – 35 was to rebuild and resurface the 10 courts at the Paraparaumu Beach...
  • Raumati Road works commence
    Wednesday 18 Jan 2017
    Works to upgrade the intersection of Raumati Road, Hillcrest Road and Goldsborough Avenue is scheduled to start this week.This is the first step in a programme of improvements...

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Kāpiti Coast District Council
175 Rimu Road
Private Bag 60601
Paraparaumu 5254

Phone: 04 296 4700
Toll free: 0800 486 486
Fax: 04 296 4830
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