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2023

Non-speaking and Te Reo Māori communication boards unveiled in Ōtaki

1 December 2023

Following a blessing by Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki at Haruatai Park’s playground this morning,...

Kāpiti residents’ opinion phone survey underway

28 November 2023

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

24 November 2023

Kāpiti Coast District Council chief executive Darren Edwards this week signed the contract...

22 November 2023

Introducing Kāpiti Coast’s first “sustainable meadow”, where we're trialling a low-mow...

Council sells 40 Kiwi Road, Raumati

20 November 2023

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

14 November 2023

Kāpiti Coast District Council has voted to establish a Māori ward ahead of the 2025 local...

Waikanae township property purchase

9 November 2023

Kāpiti Coast District Council has bought 56-62 Main Road, Waikanae for future development...

Resource recovery centre no-brainer for growing Kāpiti Coast District

6 November 2023

A resource recovery centre in Otaihanga is one step closer following the signing of a...

Local artists brighten up Kāpiti Coast streets

6 November 2023

The streets of Kāpiti Coast are getting brighter with a new Chorus cabinet mural by local...

Toi MAHARA now open!

30 October 2023

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

30 October 2023

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

30 October 2023

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

27 October 2023

The Kāpiti Coast District Council Annual Report for 2022/23 was adopted by Council on 26...

Property values up in latest Kāpiti revaluation

26 October 2023

Residential property values have risen across the Kāpiti Coast district in the last three...

Grant progresses food and beverage opportunities in Kāpiti Coast

25 October 2023

Kāpiti Coast District Council has injected $50,000 towards progressing local food and...

“Low mow” trial to reduce costs and emissions

24 October 2023

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

20 October 2023

Options for improving the way Kāpiti Coast District Council manages its housing portfolio...

Kāpiti Coast’s rich heritage part of regional festival

20 October 2023

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

10 October 2023

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

28 September 2023

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

26 September 2023

Following a successful return last year Tauwhāinga-Toru – the Ōtaki Triathlon – is back...

Roadworks on Kāpiti Rd from early October

25 September 2023

Kāpiti Coast District Council says renewal of the surface of Kāpiti Rd will begin in early...

No concerns with Kāpiti water supply, Council says

22 September 2023

Kāpiti Coast District Council is providing reassurance that its public water supplies are...

Council sets up climate change and resilience community ‘think tank’

22 September 2023

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

13 September 2023

A submission from Kāpiti Coast District Council to the Horizons Regional Council’s...

Council’s engagement hub heads north to Ōtaki

12 September 2023

The Kāpiti Coast District Council’s roving engagement hub is heading north this week,...

Council wants your views on a Māori ward for Kāpiti

11 September 2023

Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking the community’s views from tomorrow (12...

Join the Kāpiti Coast community beach clean up!

8 September 2023

It’s spring, so that means spring cleaning our coast! Kāpiti Coast District Council...

Council to keep Single Transferable Vote for local elections

7 September 2023

Kāpiti Coast District Council has notified its intention to keep the Single Transferable...

Speed limit changes confirmed for Kāpiti

4 September 2023

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

1 September 2023

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

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...