2021

The latest Kāpiti Coast District Council Annual Report outlines a year of progress in a challenging and uncertain time.  The Kāpiti Coast District Council Annual Report (and...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council Grants Allocation Committee has awarded Waste Levy funds to 15 recipients across three categories.   The grants support waste minimisation...

Motorists using Ratanui Rd between Paraparaumu and Otaihanga are being urged to take extra care passing through while chip sealing work is completed.  Council is topping up the...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is consulting on draft changes to the District Plan requiring accessible car parking and cycle parking in new developments and removing a consent...

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan has welcomed the news that border rules are relaxing to allow Kiwis to return but warns there will continue to be uncertainty for the...

Thinking of putting in a pool this summer?  Kāpiti Coast District Council is reminding people to check out what rules apply under the Building (Pools) Amendment Act 2016 before...

The Ōtaki based Te Hunga Rangatahi Pilot Programme, that kicked off in February this year, is helping local rangatahi overcome barriers and discover pathways to future...

Summer is just around the corner and the Kāpiti Coast District Council is supportive of local cafes and restaurants extending their trading areas to enable customers to dine...

Council is calling on the community to complete a housing survey as part of its work to assess the district’s current and emerging housing and social needs. The quick and easy...

A resignation from the Waikanae Community Board has opened up a seat for a new member, providing the prefect opportunity for someone to have a taste of local government.  Following...

From today Skinny Jump is part of the Kāpiti Coast District Libraries whānau. The service provides affordable broadband to Kāpiti homes via a flexible prepaid service. “Everyone...

Published 1 Nov 2021 Kāpiti Coast District Council’s consultation on its growth approach for the next 30 years is progressing, but new government direction means intensification...

This summer, to help entice more visitors and their horses to the district, Kāpiti Coast District Council is funding the temporary hire of a portable shower and toilet block at the...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has funding available through its Heritage Fund to help landowners to manage and protect heritage features.   The fund was established to support...

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is urging residents to be vigilant in the wake of confirmed cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant making its way down the country. “While...

Published 11 Nov 2021 Kāpiti Coast District will keep a local democracy system similar to that in place now, but with a new community board to represent Raumati, making five...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council has awarded $65,000 in funding to two local events through the second round of its 2021/22 Major Events Fund. The fund supports events that...

The Kāpiti Arts Trail is an iconic event bringing the creative community closer together over the weekends of 6/7 and 13/14 November from 10am-4pm. The Kāpiti Coast District...

From 1 November Akatarawa Rd is closing to through traffic for two weeks as important repair works are completed. During this time access will be limited to residents only during...

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is disappointed in the Government’s shotgun decision to push ahead with an "all in" approach to the Three Waters reform despite numerous...

It’s synonymous with summer in Kāpiti and this year when the Waikanae Pool opens it will be celebrating a special milestone.  Waikanae Pool opens on 1 November for its fiftieth...

Kāpiti Coast District Council wants to hear from the community on what it means to ‘grow well’ as the district prepares for population growth of about 32,000 people over the next...

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan says this weekend’s Super Saturday is a golden opportunity to boost vaccination rates and move closer to a return to normal life.  This...

A new sign has been installed to provide additional guidance on the use of the yellow recycling bin at Maclean Park in Paraparaumu. The sign is in response to a recent audit that s...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking input from the community to inform the potential creation of a local alcohol policy for the district.  Local alcohol policies are commonly...

Kapiti Island may be 200 million years old, but it continues to evolve, delivering exciting, new and ecologically-friendly experiences to everyone who visits. Kāpiti Coast District...

The redevelopment of the Mahara Gallery in Waikanae will get under way soon, following the appointment of a construction contractor, reports the Kāpiti Coast District...

Kāpiti Coast District Council will soon receive a report assessing potential future changes to its coastline to guide community discussions on the district’s coastal planning,...

We’ve seen the public conversation around the Government’s Three Waters Reform ramp up in recent weeks as councils across Aotearoa have convened to formulate their feedback on the...

Kāpiti Coast District Councillors met yesterday to discuss the Government’s Three Waters Reform proposal and are calling for the Government to work constructively with the local...

The Kapiti Coast District Council Keeping of Animals, Bees and Poultry Bylaw 2021 was adopted by Council yesterday and will come into effect on 1 January 2022.    Under the Local...

A battle of the bands, a beach art competition and the return of the Pickle Pot Be-In are among the arts and culture events to bring colour and vibrancy to Kāpiti in the coming...

Opinion by Wayne Maxwell, Kāpiti Coast District Council Chief Executive The Government’s Three Waters Reform proposal is a complex beast and there are a range of considerations....

Kapiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is urging residents to have their say on the Council’s democratic model before consultation closes next week (5pm Monday 4 October). “We’ve...

In the wake of the most recent Alert Level 4 lockdown Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is urging residents to get vaccinated. “Vaccination will give our community an extra...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has agreed to provide a one-off grant of $25,000 to assist the Kāpiti Community Foodbank with their relocation project. Districtwide Councillor and...

Kāpiti District Council Mayor K Gurunathan today named six members of a new community-led panel set up to advise Council on possible solutions to future sea level rise and coastal...

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan says anticipation for the opening of Transmission Gully remains high despite further delay to its opening.  Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency...

Council has adopted a new Destination Management Plan to help attract more visitors to our district. Drawing on extensive engagement with iwi, local partners, and sector...

Opinion by Wayne Maxwell, Kāpiti Coast District Council Decisions about how our district’s three waters services – water supply, wastewater, and stormwater – are managed and...

A ceremony was held this morning at Paraparaumu Beach to clear the way for Te Uruhi, reports the Kāpiti Coast District Council.

With an additional 30,000 people set to make Kāpiti home over the next 30 years and housing and climate change challenges to consider we need to make sure we have the plans in...

COVID-19 is challenging us all in so many ways – including how we get your feedback on important issues like the Representation Review. We’re currently consulting on a different...

Kāpiti District Mayor K Gurunathan wants Kapiti residents to give their views on how they should be represented at the next local body elections. Council is consulting on a...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council is putting plans in place to re-open its community facilities safely following yesterday’s announcement that all of New Zealand, except for the...

There's a lot of change being proposed by the Government. Fundamentally, they're considering shifting responsibility for our Three Waters – water supply, wastewater, and stormwater...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is working in partnership with the Raumati Village business community to explore how the area can further strengthen its offering as the district...

The annual results of our survey of more than 800 Kāpiti Coast residents and ratepayers shows satisfaction with Council’s performance remains at a good level overall but has...

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

Kāpiti Coast District Council today released the tender documents to find a lead contractor for the Te Uruhi development. Sited in Maclean Park, Paraparaumu near the traditional...

Kāpiti Coast District Council Mayor K Gurunathan says the welcome move to Alert Level 3 shows the lockdown is working.

Kāpiti Coast Mayor K Gurunathan welcomes Sustainable Foods Limited, one of New Zealand’s leading plant-based protein businesses, to Kāpiti. The company recently started producing...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council building team has adjusted well to life in lockdown, quickly transitioning to working from home to continue processing applications in big...

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is urging Kapiti Coast residents to stick with the plan and to continue to play it safe following the Prime Minister’s announcement today...

Kāpiti Coast District Council Mayor K Gurunathan says it’s pleasing to see the way our Kāpiti community is responding as we enter the second week in COVID Alert Level 4 lockdown.

Kāpiti Coast District Council Mayor K Gurunathan is reminding people how to safely access help during this latest resurgence of COVID-19.

Kāpiti Coast District Council has submitted expressions of interest for funding to support housing developments through the Government’s $1 billion Infrastructure Acceleration...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is well prepared to respond to the extension of Alert Level 4 reports Mayor K Gurunathan.

Councillors will consider Kāpiti’s local democratic arrangements for the 2022 local body elections at next week’s council meeting, Kāpiti District Mayor K Gurunathan says. At the...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is now operating under its Alert Level 4 service levels reports Mayor K Gurunathan.

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is asking people to stay home unless necessary, stay calm and follow official advice following the Government’s announcement tonight that...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking community feedback on an updated Traffic Bylaw 2010.  The Kapiti Coast District Council Traffic Bylaw 2010 sets the rules for things...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council would like to hear from customers that have recently been granted a building consent,” says Housing Portfolio holder Councillor Rob McCann. “As a...

Kāpiti Coast residents want their diverse communities represented on Council, and more direct access to councillors who do what’s best for the district as a whole, according to...

Fifteen Kāpiti volunteer groups and individuals were honoured last night for their part in keeping our communities connected and strong throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This year...

As a coastal district, it’s no surprise Kāpiti locals love the water, and our three public pools – Coastlands Aquatic Centre, Ōtaki Pool and Waikanae Pool. We welcomed 317,000...

Kāpiti Coast District Council’s adoption of a Climate Emergency Action Framework means thinking about climate change will be even more firmly embedded in all Council...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has taken steps to control the population of Canada geese currently in the Kāpiti area.  Canada geese have been a growing issue at some Kāpiti...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has maintained its AA Standard and Poor’s credit rating for the long-term.  In its latest report the independent ratings agency Standard and Poors has...

The North Island Masters’ Short Course Championship event held recently at the Coastlands Aquatic Centre resulted in two world records being set by Robyn Crotty of Christchurch,...

The new controlled pedestrian crossing on Rimu Road, Paraparaumu has been completed and is now operational, reports Kāpiti Coast District Council.

Published 8 July 2021 Kāpiti Coast District Council has removed the precautionary boil water notice for the Hautere/Te Horo public water supply which was issued on Sunday 27 June...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has started work to explore whether a Local Alcohol Policy for Kāpiti could reduce alcohol related harm in the community.  Local Alcohol Policies are...

Now there’s a solution for your old digital devices and defunct electronics cluttering up the house. Recycling for Charity have just opened e-waste recycling stations at the...

Applications for a grant to support groups or individuals to hire Council-owned facilities (such as a hall, theatre, museum, library or pool) for community events opens today,...

Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti and Kāpiti Coast District Council launched the annual Maramataka today with an official ceremony at Katihiku Marae in Ōtaki. Maramataka is the traditional...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council has advised today that the independent process review of Te Uruhi, the Kāpiti Gateway Project, is expected to be tabled at a Council meeting in...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking the community’s feedback on an updated Keeping of Animals, Bees & Poultry Bylaw 2010. Councillors gave their approval for consultation...

An additional 48 hours at COVID-19 Alert Level 2 for the Greater Wellington region, including the Kāpiti Coast, is a sensible precaution and the right call given that we aren’t out...

Nearly 300 residents in the Hautere/Te Horo community on the Kāpiti Coast are being advised to boil their tap water before use as a precautionary measure following the recent heavy...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council’s 20-year plan, developed in consultation with iwi partners and the community, was adopted today.  The Council meeting to adopt the plan was held...

The Kāpiti Coast district will join the Greater Wellington region in moving to COVID-19 Alert Level 2 from 6pm tonight until 11:59pm on Sunday 27 June, exercising caution in the...

Nearly nine years after it was first notified, the Proposed Kāpiti Coast District Plan will become Operative from 30 June 2021 following the resolution of all appeals and the...

Two events are receiving support from this year’s Major Events Fund, with a second round to go ahead later in the year. The Major Events Fund supports events that attracts...

Following the recent resignation of a member of the Ōtaki Community Board a by-election is being held to fill the vacancy.  Kāpiti Coast District Council Electoral Officer Katrina...

Unite with whanau, friends and community and brighten up winter this Matariki. Matariki rises on 2 July this year and heralds a month of live events, light shows, exhibitions,...

The curtain was raised today on the newly refurbished Ōtaki Civic Theatre, reports the Kāpiti Coast District Council.

Council has confirmed that Composting New Zealand (CNZ) will continue to operate the Waikanae greenwaste drop off site, at no cost to Kāpiti ratepayers. Sean Mallon, Council’s...

Delivery of Te Uruhi (formally known as the Kāpiti Gateway) is making progress, reports Kāpiti Coast District Council.

Between now and 2 August, Council is asking its 8,000 plus dog owners to register their dogs, switching out the blue tags to new red ones. Registration packs for Kāpiti Coast dog...

Kāpiti community groups, iwi, schools, neighbourhood groups and businesses can apply for funding to support innovative solutions for reducing waste until 25 July.

The libraries of our childhoods were a sanctuary for introverts - silent spaces with firm librarians keeping a watchful eye over treasured books. Fast forward to 2021 and libraries...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council’s recent purchase of a 1.077-hectare section of land at 254 Rangiuru Road in Ōtaki is an opportunity to influence future development of the wider...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council is holding free information sessions for people who are thinking of setting up a food business from their home or commercial premises. “We’re...

New reports on the economic impacts of aggregating three water services paint a rosy national picture but without localised analysis, the devil for many councils may be in the...

Council is moving ahead with its commitment to prioritise how the district responds to coastal challenges in the face of a changing climate, and associated rising sea and...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council is refreshing three Kāpiti playgrounds over the next financial year, and is asking residents to have their say on what they would like to...

The Kapiti Coast’s local economy grew 0.3% over the year to March 2021, joining the Wairarapa in leading growth across the Wellington Region in the wake of COVID-19, according to...

The Paraparaumu Memorial Hall was officially reopened today following a six-month refurbishment. Co-funded by the Kāpiti Coast District Council and a $500,000 grant from the...

The transformation of Rimu Road into the Paraparaumu main street is taking a big step forward this season with the opening of additional retail stores in the new Takiri South...

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.