2021

Over 700 people have had their say on Kāpiti District Council’s draft Long-term Plan 2021–41. Council was asking for views on four key decisions, the big issues and challenges...

Guided by the recommendation of its iwi partners, Councillors today confirmed their October 2020 resolution not to establish a Māori ward for electoral purposes ahead of the 2022...

Seeing household food and garden waste as a rich resource that is worth saving rather than putting in the rubbish bin is the aim of a new Kāpiti Coast District Council waste...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is urging people to have their say on its draft Long-term Plan 2021–41 before it’s too late. Consultation closes 5pm, Monday 10 May. The draft...

A national system for managing earthquake-prone buildings in New Zealand came into effect in 2017. Councils were tasked with determining which buildings in their districts are...

Kāpiti Coast District Libraries have launched a movie and documentary streaming service, free to all its library card holders, as part of its growing suite of e-services. Kāpiti...

A total of $40,000 has been allocated to 22 Kāpiti community groups following a meeting of the Grants Allocation Committee.

Former NZ Prime Minister and Waikanae resident, Rt Hon James Bolger ONZ PC, has been appointed as Chair of the Community Assessment Panel (CAP) set up to support Takutai Kāpiti, a...

The Kāpiti Coast Civic Awards paired with the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards are back again to honour the outstanding people who make our neighbourhoods and...

Detailed investigative work to begin the process of reinstating access to Ōtaki Forks following a road closure last year has kicked off.  The Ōtaki Gorge Rd has been closed at the...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council has engaged consultants Martin Jenkins to undertake an independent process review of Te Uruhi – the Kāpiti Gateway Project. The review follows...

Kāpiti Coast’s creativity has been given a boost following the awarding of the latest round of funding in the Creative Communities Scheme.  The Council’s Creative Communities...

Paying for Council rates and services by cheque is no longer going to be an option from 15 June as banks phase out the payment method.  Kāpiti Coast District Council General...

Work to make the intersection of Rimu Road and Iver Trask Place in Paraparaumu safer by adding a controlled pedestrian crossing gets underway next week, reports Kāpiti Coast...

The recent national tsunami warning on 5 March was a timely reminder for all New Zealanders that you can never be too prepared for an emergency.

Kāpiti Coast District Council is calling for feedback on its draft Long-term Plan. Consultation will run from 7 April to 10 May. The draft Long-term Plan lays out the mahi Council...

Work is under way on a refreshed growth strategy for the Kāpiti Coast to plan for an estimated 30,000 new residents over the next 30 years, significantly higher growth than...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is about to shine a light on its underground waterpipe network in Ōtaki – a thermal imaging light that detects leaks, that is. Undetected slow leaks...

The Major Events Fund, a key action of the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Economic Development Strategy, is now open for applications.

Five organisations have received support from the Māori Economic Development Grants fund to develop their services and products.

Changes to how our beaches are managed will come into effect on 1 June 2021 following the adoption of the 2021 Kapiti Coast District Council Beach Bylaw yesterday.   Kāpiti...

Kāpiti Coast District Council will consult the community next month on its draft Long-term Plan 2021-41, this includes a proposed 7.8 percent average rates increase for the 2021/22...

Kāpiti Coast District Councillors will meet next Thursday, 25 March, to discuss the Council’s draft Long-term Plan 2021-41. The draft Long-term Plan lays out the mahi Council...

A long-planned upgrade of the Mahara Gallery in Waikanae will begin later this year after Kāpiti Coast District Council voted to confirm its $2.8 million commitment to the...

Kāpiti Coast District Council announced today that Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community Centre will not reopen for community bookings and programmes, with the building closing due to...

As the finale to a bumper line-up of Summer events, this year’s Parks Week offerings proved even more popular than last year, highlighting just how important getting off the couch...

Sites of historic and natural significance stretching across the district are among 11 projects granted financial assistance from the latest Kāpiti Coast District Council Heritage...

Playing it safe and following COVID-19 Alert Level 2 rules is the best way to keep our whānau and community safe, says Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan following New...

The recently established “sharing garden” at the Ōtaki Library is bringing new life to the community hub. Not only is the garden providing a range of fruit, vegetables and herbs...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is celebrating New Zealand Children’s Day with a free whanau-focused event at Haruātai park in Ōtaki on Sunday 7 March.

Kāpiti Coast District Councillors today voted seven to four to proceed with the Gateway Centre which will be built in Maclean Park, Paraparaumu Beach. Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K...

Council is using responses from the community to help inform decisions as it prepares the draft Long-term Plan 2021–41 for formal consultation in April. Kāpiti Coast District...

Kāpiti Coast District Council will meet next week, Thursday 25 February, to discuss the future of the proposed Kāpiti Gateway. Council papers released today include background...

Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Grants Allocation Committee has announced this year’s recipients of its Waste Levy Grants, aimed at increasing the range, scale and number of waste...

Kāpiti Coast District Council’s annual Community Grant Scheme is now open for applications with this year’s focus on activities that support Kāpiti in its recovery from the impacts...

The Coastlands Aquatic Centre will temporarily close its doors to the public from Friday 19 March to Tuesday 6 April 2021 for maintenance work. This work includes programmed...

In preparation of their 25 February decision on whether to proceed with the proposed Kāpiti Gateway Centre, Councillors were updated last week on the recently-completed review by...

One of three free upcoming music events at Maclean Park will be a family affair, fronted by talented father and daughter combo, Ryan Edwards and Lily Wai.

Kāpiti Coast District Council is trialling the use of bird repellent Flock Off at Awatea Lakes, in Paraparaumu, in a bid to control the local Canada geese population.  The number...

Waikanae community organisations can now apply for funding support through the Waikanae Community Board’s annual Capital Improvement Fund Grant. Applications are open for this...

Creatives and community organisations in Kāpiti have another opportunity to apply for support for Community arts activities. Applications are now open for the coming Creative...

Whakarongo ki te tai e papaki ana, Listen to the sounds of the changing tides News and information was always received and disseminated on the high and low tide. nā Wi Parata Te...

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.

A two-year pilot programme with a strong focus on Ōtaki rangatahi aged between 15-24 has received $995,000 from the He Poutama Rangatahi initiative, a fund managed by the...

Projects showcase how Council is leading the way to reduce construction and demolition waste

The 2020/21 Māori Economic Development Fund is now open to whānau, hapū, iwi and mātāwaka in Kāpiti to help develop their business or social enterprise.

Kāpiti will commemorate Waitangi Day with a vibrant and diverse community event at Campbell Park, Paekākāriki on 6 February.