2023

News

There's a lot going on that we know you're keen to hear about. We publish our news in a lot of different ways. This is the collection of the media releases we send out each week.

For media releases from 2022 and earlier, check out the News Archive page.

New reservoir to improve water resilience for Ōtaki

Kāpiti Coast District Councillors were recently briefed about a new water reservoir to be...

Council tightens its belt as Annual Plan discussions progress

Last week Kāpiti Coast District Council elected members took part in a second workshop to...

Kāpiti Coast District Council ‘adopts’ Whangārei to support their recovery efforts

Kāpiti Coast District Council has ‘adopted’ Whangārei District Council to provide...

Kāpiti Coast Art Trail 2023 now open for artist registration

Kāpiti artists – we want you! Kāpiti Coast District Council marketing manager Sonja...

Parks Week 2023

This Parks Week (4–12 March 2023) we're celebrating all things parks! The Kāpiti Coast is...

Council votes not to proceed with Te Uruhi (Kāpiti Gateway) facility

Kāpiti Coast District Council agreed at an additional meeting today, not to proceed with...

Opinion: Keeping the local in local government

by Kāpiti Coast District Mayor Janet Holborow Local government matters. It has a direct...

Fund opens for proposed growth and major events in Kāpiti

Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Major Events Fund is open to applications for growth and...

Hark! Funding for creative art projects available again

24 February 2023

Calling Kāpiti creatives! Kāpiti Coast District Council is pleased to announce the...

Independent chairperson sought for Kāpiti Coast Airport Noise Community Liaison Group

23 February 2023

Kāpiti Coast Airport Holdings Ltd and the Kāpiti Coast District Council invite...

Council calls additional meeting

22 February 2023

Kāpiti Coast District Council will be holding an Additional Council Meeting on Thursday 2...

Opinion: Local government a key part of the resource management system

22 February 2023

Mayor Janet Holborow There’s no doubt that New Zealand’s natural environment is under...

Over the Fence Cuppa events to connect communities

21 February 2023

Kāpiti Coast District Council are calling for community-minded people to run Over the...

Annual Plan 2023/24 workshop recap

20 February 2023

Last week we held our first Annual Plan 2023/24 workshop with elected members. Annual...

How you can help those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle

16 February 2023

It's been heartening to see Aotearoa New Zealand rally around the communities most...

Potential avian botulism cases found in birds at reserve in Waikanae Beach

3 February 2023

Signs of avian botulism, a disease that causes paralysis and death in birds, have been...

Arts and heritage funds to boost cultural sector

3 February 2023

Two new development funds to support the Kāpiti arts and heritage scenes are now open for...

Building inspectors head north to support the recovery effort

2 February 2023

The Kāpiti Coast District Council building team is doing their bit to support the mammoth...

Kāpiti Coast community wellbeing $5.26 million better off

2 February 2023

Kāpiti Coast District Council has secured $5.26 million Better Off funding, as part of...

Council roading programme achieves top Waka Kotahi rating

27 January 2023

Kāpiti Coast District Council has secured the top rating for the delivery of its roading...

Locky Dock secure bike parking coming to Kapiti

25 January 2023

The first of two Locky Dock free, secure bike racks with charging stations for e-bikes and...

Kāpiti libraries making moves in the digital world

24 January 2023

Did you know Kāpiti Coast District Libraries has a collection of digital devices aimed at...

Nau mai haere mai! Get involved in Council mahi this triennium

24 January 2023

Kāpiti Coast District Council welcomes public participation in the business of delivering...

Key consenting milestone continues journey for Ōtaki to North of Levin

10 January 2023

Kāpiti Council District Council has received a Notice of Requirement application from Waka...

Public forums provide opportunity for relaxed discussion with councillors

10 January 2023

Kāpiti Coast District Council is making it easier for the community to connect with their...

Stormwater network upgrade for Paraparaumu

A 12-month upgrade of the Paraparaumu stormwater network begins in January, reports Kāpiti...