2023

Non-speaking and Te Reo Māori communication boards unveiled in Ōtaki
Following a blessing by Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki at Haruatai Park’s playground this morning,...
Kāpiti residents’ opinion phone survey underway
Kāpiti Coast District Council’s quarterly check-in with the community to gather data for...
Major upgrade to Waikanae Water Treatment Plant on the way
Kāpiti Coast District Council chief executive Darren Edwards this week signed the contract...
Low mow trial
Introducing Kāpiti Coast’s first “sustainable meadow”, where we're trialling a low-mow...
Council sells 40 Kiwi Road, Raumati
Council has sold the property at 40 Kiwi Road Raumati as it was surplus to Council’s...
Kāpiti Coast District to have a Māori ward
Kāpiti Coast District Council has voted to establish a Māori ward ahead of the 2025 local...
Waikanae township property purchase
Kāpiti Coast District Council has bought 56-62 Main Road, Waikanae for future development...
Resource recovery centre no-brainer for growing Kāpiti Coast District
A resource recovery centre in Otaihanga is one step closer following the signing of a...
Local artists brighten up Kāpiti Coast streets
The streets of Kāpiti Coast are getting brighter with a new Chorus cabinet mural by local...
Toi MAHARA now open!
The new Kāpiti Coast District Gallery, Toi MAHARA opened last weekend amid celebrations...
Cup of tea for your thoughts – councillors seeking views on district’s future
Over the next four weeks Kāpiti Coast District councillors are inviting the community to...
Council votes to lower speed limit to 30km/h in Paekākāriki
Kāpiti Coast District Council voted at its 26 October meeting to lower the speed limit...
Annual Report reflects a year of steady progress and focus on resilience
The Kāpiti Coast District Council Annual Report for 2022/23 was adopted by Council on 26...
Property values up in latest Kāpiti revaluation
Residential property values have risen across the Kāpiti Coast district in the last three...
Grant progresses food and beverage opportunities in Kāpiti Coast
Kāpiti Coast District Council has injected $50,000 towards progressing local food and...
“Low mow” trial to reduce costs and emissions
A new sustainable meadow will sprout in Raumati this spring as part of a trial to find new...
Older Persons’ Housing Review moves to next stage
Options for improving the way Kāpiti Coast District Council manages its housing portfolio...
Kāpiti Coast’s rich heritage part of regional festival
Kāpiti Coast’s rich heritage is on show as part of the Wellington Heritage Festival which...
Council decides Easter Sunday trading in Kāpiti allowed to continue
Kāpiti Coast District shops will be allowed to continue trading on Easter Sunday,...
Council adopts ‘age-friendly approach’ for Kāpiti
The needs, aspirations, and contributions of older people in Kāpiti will be better...
Minister accepts rezoning of Otaihanga land block for housing
Environment Minister David Parker has ruled that an 18 hectare block of land in Otaihanga...
Site set for construction of new Ōtaki Reservoir following blessing
A ceremony to clear the way for work to begin on the new Ōtaki reservoir was held today,...
Ōtaki Tri back for 2023 – nau mai haere mai
Following a successful return last year Tauwhāinga-Toru – the Ōtaki Triathlon – is back...
Roadworks on Kāpiti Rd from early October
Kāpiti Coast District Council says renewal of the surface of Kāpiti Rd will begin in early...
No concerns with Kāpiti water supply, Council says
Kāpiti Coast District Council is providing reassurance that its public water supplies are...
Council sets up climate change and resilience community ‘think tank’
Kāpiti Coast District Council is setting up a think tank to help develop a climate change...
Council welcomes the opportunity to extend work to improve public transport links for Ōtaki
A submission from Kāpiti Coast District Council to the Horizons Regional Council’s...
Council’s engagement hub heads north to Ōtaki
The Kāpiti Coast District Council’s roving engagement hub is heading north this week,...
Council wants your views on a Māori ward for Kāpiti
Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking the community’s views from tomorrow (12...
Join the Kāpiti Coast community beach clean up!
It’s spring, so that means spring cleaning our coast! Kāpiti Coast District Council...
Council to keep Single Transferable Vote for local elections
Kāpiti Coast District Council has notified its intention to keep the Single Transferable...
Speed limit changes confirmed for Kāpiti
The speed limit around all Kāpiti Coast schools will drop to 30km/h following the adoption...
New Waikanae Library and Community Hub gets the green light
Kāpiti Mayor Janet Holborow has welcomed the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s decision to...
Art inspired by nature – Waiorua Gallery on Kāpiti Island joins the Art Trail
Kāpiti Island is the iconic island which lends it name to the Kāpiti Coast, a short drive...
Climate Action Grant recipients announced
Kāpiti Coast District Council has awarded Climate Action Grants to support 11 community...
Good Sorts and Community Awards celebrate local legends
Local heroes who work to make life better were recognised at the Kāpiti Good Sorts and...
Feedback sought on Kāpiti smokefree and gambling policies
Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking feedback on refreshed smokefree and gambling...
Maramataka 2023 – why is it such a bestseller?
Maramataka 2023 is enjoying huge popularity since its launch last month at Matariki. Its...
Councillors deliver on commitment to engaging well
Kāpiti Coast District councillors will be out in force in Mahara Place, Waikanae next...
Celebrate 10 years of awesome aquatics this September
Kāpiti Coast District Council will be celebrating a decade of lengths, bombs, aquafit,...
Council votes for plan change enabling more housing in Kāpiti
Today, Kāpiti Coast District Council voted to approve changes to its District Plan to...
Coastlands Aquatic Centre celebrates 10 years
Our Coastlands Aquatic Centre is celebrating 10 years, and we’ll be marking the occasion...
Trash talk time: Council wants your views on rubbish and recycling
Kāpiti Coast District Council and the seven other councils in the Wellington region are...
Site confirmed for new Ōtaki reservoir
After a thorough investigation, the preferred location of the new Ōtaki reservoir has been...
Council’s AA credit rating reaffirmed; outlook revised to negative
Kāpiti Coast District Council has had its strong AA credit rating reaffirmed by...
Vision and commitment transform Greendale Reserve
In 1998 Viola Palmer was in the grips of the tree planting bug. It’s fair to say she still...
Maramataka 2023 celebrates Rongoā Māori wisdom and cultural heritage
Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti, in collaboration with the Rongoā Collective of the Ā.R.T....
Māori Economic Development Fund recipients announced
Four Kāpiti businesses have been successful in their applications to the 2022/23 round of...
Girls’ footie day out biggest in the Wellington Region
Kāpiti Coast District Council is celebrating the women’s World Cup with a dedicated Girls’...
Review of older persons’ housing aims to grow fit-for-future service
Kāpiti Coast District Council is progressing the first comprehensive review of its older...
Greenhouse emissions in Kāpiti drop 14 percent in 2021/22
Districtwide gross greenhouse gas gross emissions for the Kāpiti Coast in 2021/22 dropped...
Bike stands coming to Raumati Village
New bike stands have been ordered for Raumati Village and are due to be installed this...
Kāpiti food and beverage producers showcase at Fine Food tradeshow
Kāpiti Coast District Council and the Kāpiti Coast Economic Development Kotahitanga Board...
Council pledges aspirational long-term target of net zero emissions by 2040
Kāpiti Coast District Council has set a new aspirational long-term target for net zero...
Affordability front of mind as plan to continue to invest in resilience adopted
Kāpiti Coast District Council has adopted its 2023/24 Annual Plan and confirmed rates for...
Council asks community to dream big about the future of culture and creativity in Kāpiti
Kāpiti Coast District Council is asking people to dream big about the future of culture...
Coastlands Aquatics Centre Pool temporary closure
Coastlands Aquatic Centre will be closing for two weeks from Monday 24 July to Monday 7...
Easter Sunday trading consultation opens
Kāpiti Coast District residents are being asked for their views on whether shops should...
Council starts household battery recycling trial
Kāpiti Coast District Council has started a one-year recycling trial for household...
Funding for creative projects available again
Kāpiti Coast District Council is pleased to announce the opening of the first round of...
The volunteers helping to hold back the sea
A group of local volunteers can be credited for helping to hold back the sea along eight...
New faces join Public Art Panel for Council term
Public art in Kāpiti is getting a boost with three new arts professionals joining the...
Annual dog registration begins
Dog registrations for the 2023/24 year are opening soon and owners are urged to get this...
Council now seeking community views on options for the new Waikanae Library and Community Hub
The opening of a pop-up engagement centre at 2 Mahara Place signals the start of a...
New Arts and Heritage funding to support eight local initiatives
Kāpiti Coast District Council has approved funding for eight local arts and heritage...
Community Grants recipients announced
The Kāpiti Coast District Council Grants Allocation Committee has awarded Community Grants...
Great year of creativity in store for Kāpiti
The Kāpiti Coast District Council Grants Allocation subcommittee has awarded Creative...
Council keeps changes to 2023/24 fees and charges to a minimum
The Kāpiti Coast District Council has adopted its fees and charges schedule for 2023/24,...
Council endorses next steps for the new Waikanae Community Hub/Library
The next steps in the development of a new community hub/library and service centre for...
Community views sought on Easter Sunday trading
Kāpiti Coast District Council is doing its first five-yearly review of whether all shops...
Council recognised for Te Ao Māori learning effort
Kāpiti Coast District Council is proud to have been acknowledged for its efforts to build...
Kāpiti Coast post-Budget insights event open to all
Kāpiti Coast District Council are hosting Infometrics’ chief executive and principal...
Up to $100,000 available for climate action projects – apply now!
Anyone with a project or idea that promotes climate action that will benefit the Kāpiti...
Council emergency training turns up the tempo
Kāpiti Coast District Council and regional emergency staff collaborated with government...
Final stage of work for Mahara gets underway
External works now underway near Mahara Place in Waikanae signal the last major phase of...
Collaboration delivers off-road pathway spanning length of Kāpiti Coast
The Kāpiti Coast will boast a dedicated shared pathway spanning the entire length of the...
Revamped all-abilities playground earns Kāpiti top award
The revamped Lorna Irene Drive Reserve playground in Raumati South on the Kāpiti Coast has...
Free Kāpiti Tech Day will inspire entrepreneurs and enthusiasts of all ages
Kāpiti Coast District Council are hosting a Kāpiti Tech Day on Saturday 13 May at...
Kāpiti Coast District recognises King Charles III Coronation with tree planting
Kāpiti Coast District Council acknowledged the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III...
A call for Kāpiti Good Sorts and Community Awards nominations
Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting nominations for two awards recognising local...
New water main for Ōtaki to improve industrial fire protection
Work to install a new ‘fire loop’ water main along Riverbank Road in Ōtaki is about to...
Time to talk Annual Plan and rates
The Kāpiti Coast District Council has kicked off a month-long information campaign to help...
Council allocates $200,000 for Climate Action Grants
Kāpiti Coast District Council has allocated $200,000 over two years in new funding for...
Coastal advisory panel to host public workshop for Waikanae–Paraparaumu
The Takutai Kāpiti Coastal Advisory Panel is holding a community workshop on coastal...
First Kāpiti Speed Management Plan to boost safety and consistency
A Speed Management Plan for Kāpiti will bring consistency to the whole transport network...
Kāpiti youth encouraged to ThinkBIG
Kāpiti Youth Council has funding available through its ThinkBIG grants and is partnering...
Council sets new strategic priorities focussed on driving affordable change
Kāpiti Coast District councillors have adopted ten strategic priorities for the triennium...
Blessing marks practical completion of new Mahara Gallery
A blessing by Kāpiti Kaumatua Te Rakauoteora Te Maipi (Koro Don) was held today at the new...
City Nature Challenge 2023 – Te Upoko o te Ika
City Nature Challenge is an annual international event that encourages people around the...
Kapiti Coast District Council welcomes three waters reset
Kapiti Coast District Mayor Janet Holborow says Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Local...
Kāpiti Coast District ANZAC Day Services
Kei warewaretia tātou – Lest we forget. Please join us on Tuesday 25 April to remember...
Kāpiti Coast District community grants open to applications
Kāpiti Coast District Council has community grants funding available to support...
Get ready to ‘Love Your Compost’ this autumn
Confounded by compost? Bewildered by bokashi? Flummoxed by worm farms? Or perturbed by pet...
Kiss of life for rare dwarf mistletoe species
A naturally uncommon mistletoe species that only grows in a handful of spots across the...
Check your home is warm and dry with kits now in libraries
With winter on the way, residents can check their home is warm and dry using a Healthy...
Free water safety lessons for whanāu
Kāpiti Coast District Council are hosting a free session at Ōtaki Pool on Wednesday 19...
No stone left unturned as the Kāpiti Coast faces unavoidable rates increase
Yesterday, Kāpiti Coast District Council elected members took part in the third and final...
Fund to support Māori business in Kāpiti open
Kāpiti Coast District Council says a fund aimed at supporting Māori business on the Kāpiti...
Online portal to better connect Council and business community
Kāpiti Coast District Council is making it easier for local businesses to get involved in...
Building community resilience through garden events
Kāpiti Coast District Council are hosting eight free community garden events throughout...
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
Calling Kāpiti creatives!    Kāpiti Coast District Council is pleased to announce the...
Independent chairperson sought for Kāpiti Coast Airport Noise Community Liaison Group
Kāpiti Coast Airport Holdings Ltd and the Kāpiti Coast District Council invite...
Council calls additional meeting
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
Mayor Janet Holborow There’s no doubt that New Zealand’s natural environment is under...
Over the Fence Cuppa events to connect communities
Kāpiti Coast District Council are calling for community-minded people to run Over the...
Annual Plan 2023/24 workshop recap
Last week we held our first Annual Plan 2023/24 workshop with elected members. Annual...
How you can help those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle
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
Signs of avian botulism, a disease that causes paralysis and death in birds, have been...
Arts and heritage funds to boost cultural sector
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
The Kāpiti Coast District Council building team is doing their bit to support the mammoth...
Kāpiti Coast community wellbeing $5.26 million better off
Kāpiti Coast District Council has secured $5.26 million Better Off funding, as part of...
Council roading programme achieves top Waka Kotahi rating
Kāpiti Coast District Council has secured the top rating for the delivery of its roading...
Locky Dock secure bike parking coming to Kapiti
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
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
Kāpiti Coast District Council welcomes public participation in the business of delivering...
Key consenting milestone continues journey for Ōtaki to North of Levin
Kāpiti Council District Council has received a Notice of Requirement application from Waka...
Public forums provide opportunity for relaxed discussion with councillors
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...