2022

Next in our deep dive into Kapiti’s three waters, we take a long, cool drink of our water supply. We're responsible for the management and maintenance of water treatment plants,...

With growth above national and regional averages, the Kāpiti Coast economy is a mover and shaker, but maintaining that growth will be a challenge, says Brad Olsen, Principal...

Nationally we’re seeing an increasing awareness of the impacts of sea-level rise resulting from climate change. In Kāpiti, our communities consistently identify climate change as a...

The sale of a strategic beachfront location in the heart of Paraparaumu Beach is set to enhance and activate visitor potential for the Kāpiti Coast, says tourism expert George...

First up in our deep dive into Kapiti’s three waters, we shine a light on our wastewater infrastructure and services. We own and maintain more than 21,000 wastewater connections...

Published 10 May 2022 The national Three Waters Reform programme was back in the news last week with Government accepting the majority of reform recommendations made by their Three...

Published 13 May 2022 The Kāpiti Coast District Council accepted two reports yesterday on the real housing need in the Kāpiti Coast yesterday and adopted a strategy to help address...

Three up-and-coming local Māori businesses have been selected as recipients of the 2021/22Māori Economic Development Fund.  The contestable grants fund was established in 2013 by...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is demolishing the old BP building along State Highway 59 just past the Paekākāriki Hill Road intersection due to asbestos and being at the end of its...

Kāpiti District Council is inviting nominations for two awards recognising local residents who have made outstanding contributions to the community through service or...

We’re putting plans in place to help lift the digital literacy of the Kāpiti community and make sure everyone has access to emerging digital technologies.  The way people operate...

Following a detailed briefing this week, Kāpiti Coast District Councillors expressed their continued support for Te Uruhi, the biosecurity and visitor centre planned for Maclean...

Published 2 May 2022 New national sea-level rise data released today shows the importance of communities planning for coastal changes and supports the science behind the Council’s...

Published 26 Apr 2022 Whether you’re planning a property development or looking for dog walking spots, Council has the maps and images to help you make informed decisions.    Our...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is consulting on a package of draft District Plan changes to update some road classifications in Paraparaumu, better protect indigenous biodiversity,...

UPDATE: Great news! Subsequent to the publishing of this there have been some changes around services. The Otaki RSA is now holding its traditional Anzac Day Dawn Service from 6am,...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council is sticking to the district’s Long-term Plan 2021-41 (LTP) Our plan for securing our future – Toitū Kāpiti as it prepares the Annual Plan and sets...

Tonight’s move to the Orange traffic light setting will be welcome relief for Kāpiti hospitality venues that have been suffering as a result of restrictions on numbers and social...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council has awarded Social Impact Grants to 25 projects and initiatives throughout the district. A total of $320,000 was available for initiatives across...

Kāpiti Coast District councillors stand firm in their commitment to achieve positive three waters outcomes for the Kāpiti Coast community, irrespective of what the future holds...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council Grants Allocation Committee has awarded the Creative Communities Scheme funds to 22 applicants across a wide range of arts projects. The scheme...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has Community Grants funding available to support community-based projects, programmes and events that contribute to achieving positive social...

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan has welcomed the boost to ‘grassroots democracy’ he sees in the Local Government Commission’s just-released decision on the district’s...

A draft report on the real housing need on the Kāpiti Coast was presented to Elected Members and Iwi representatives at a Council workshop yesterday. The draft report summarises...

Kāpiti Youth Council has funding available through its ThinkBIG grants and is partnering with the Kāpiti Coast District Council to administer the funding.   The fund was...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has published its growth strategy, Te Tupu Pai – Growing Well. It provides a vision and road map for how the district will grow sustainably over the...

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan welcomes the opening of Transmission Gully and its new name Te Ara Nui o Te Rangihaeata, gifted at its opening ceremony by Ngāti Toa...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has today confirmed that the requirement to show a Vaccine Pass on entry to its community facilities will be removed from 11.59pm, Monday 4 April....

A new Open Space Strategy for Kāpiti sets in place a vision for protecting and enhancing the district’s awesome network of parks and reserves, urban space and pathways for the next...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is to consult on a draft District Plan change which is needed to meet new Government requirements to allow property owners to build up to three homes...

A survey to gather community insight about developing a local alcohol policy for Kāpiti has shown broad support for the introduction of additional controls on the sale and supply...

Kāpiti Coast Mayor K Gurunathan has welcomed the Government’s decision to increase limits on the number of people who can be in indoor hospitality venues and remove limits on all...

The Major Events Fund, a key action of the Kāpiti Coast Economic Development Strategy, is now accepting applications for funding. The annual fund supports ‘uniquely Kāpiti’ events...

Getting to know your neighbours better is key to getting through emergencies, and this year the Kāpiti Coast District Council is teaming up with Neighbours Day Aotearoa to...

Confirmation that Transmission Gully is to finally open at the end of the month is wonderful news for Kāpiti, which is growing in population and increasingly in need of more...

Published 09 Mar 2022 Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan says recommendations from the Three Waters Reform Working Group on Representation, Governance and Accountability...

The updated Kāpiti Coast District Council Transport Bylaw 2022 was has been adopted, future-proofing the rules that help manage how we get around in Kāpiti. The Transport Bylaw...

A new mural ‘Te Raranga Whare’ was opened on Saturday on the ‘Weavers’ Whare’ at the end of Tilley Road in Paekākāriki. The mural is the result of a collaboration between mana...

An updated coastal hazard assessment for the Kāpiti Coast will provide information to help us plan how we might respond to future sea level rise. The Council’s Group Manager,...

With active cases of Omicron increasing by the day in our local community, Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is calling for residents to monitor for symptoms. “We know this...

Councillors today adopted a growth strategy for the Kāpiti Coast District that emphasises well designed compact urban centres and focuses on protecting and enhancing Kāpiti’s...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has released a report that will help inform future infrastructure investment decisions and support community conversations about how to respond to...

A 24-month, $17million upgrade to increase earthquake resilience and replace aged equipment at the Waikanae Water Treatment Plant gets underway this month.

A new tourism advisory board has been assembled to focus on increasing tourism activity and visitor numbers to the Kāpiti District, marking an important step in the work to boost...

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is urging local residents to get their COVID-19 booster immediately and household plans organised following confirmation from MidCentral...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council adopted a new plan yesterday to develop, attract, and retain a skilled and competitive workforce on the Kāpiti Coast.  The purpose of the...

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science we would like to take the opportunity to shine a light on some of our own awesome scientists.  We are fortunate in Kāpiti to be...

Councillors were briefed this week on the next phase of the project to deliver a new or upgraded library and service centre in Waikanae, reports the Kāpiti Coast District Council.

With active cases of Omicron now isolating in our local community, the Kāpiti Coast District Council like many businesses and councils across Aotearoa is not leaving anything to...

In preparation for Omicron, the Kāpiti Coast District Council customer service team is making some changes to help ensure it can keep the front doors open as Aotearoa prepares for...

“Akuanei ka rongo koe i te toa o te tamaiti Rangatira” | “Soon you will experience the bravery of the high-born child.” This is a tribal pēpeha of Ngāti Toa Rangatira. This year...

To help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to keep staff and Kāpiti Coast communities safe, the Council has made the decision to hold all Council, Committee and Community Board...

Kāpiti Coast Mayor K Gurunathan is urging residents to prepare for Omicron in the community following reports today of two active cases isolating in Kāpiti. “It is inevitable that...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has commissioned a report to help our community prepare for the impacts of sea-level rise due to climate change. Planning for our future requires...

Applications for the 2021/22 Māori Economic Development Fund are now welcomed with $65,000 available in the contestable fund.  The Māori Economic Development Fund was established...

Coastlines by their very nature are constantly changing – daily, weekly, yearly and over decades. Those with lifelong connections to the Kāpiti district will have memories of our...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has aquired 23 Amohia Street, Paraparaumu. Kāpiti Coast is growing and Council needs to plan for this so that we grow well. This is a strategic...

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan says the move of the whole country into ‘red’ under the traffic light system in our response to COVID-19 will be less drastic than previous...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is extending the requirement for a vaccine pass to be carried by anyone entering all its public buildings from next Tuesday (25 January), including...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has funding available through its Creative Community Scheme to help artists and community organisations with local art initiatives. Libraries &...