Council projects

Kāpiti Island is the icon of the Kāpiti Coast. It is an internationally famed nature reserve protecting some of New Zealand's most endangered flora and fauna and is one of the few relatively accessible island nature reserves in the country. It is also one of the oldest nature reserves in New Zealand, having been established over 100 years ago.

Central Government is reviewing how to improve the regulation and supply of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater (the three waters) in New Zealand, to give confidence that drinking water is safe to use, sources are adequately protected, and wastewater and stormwater are managed in environmentally sustainable ways.

Like many areas in New Zealand the Kāpiti Coast District is experiencing increasing demand for housing and pressure on its public housing services.

Due to issues resulting from ongoing weather-tightness issues, Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community Centre will be closed from 31 May 2021. Council is committed to rebuilding or replacing the centre.

Kāpiti is set for growth and economic success. Our close proximity to Wellington will be significantly enhanced by the building of the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway, Transmission Gully and the Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway (Kāpiti Expressway).

With the opening of the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway, the old State Highway 1 (SH1), between Poplar Avenue and Peka Peka, is no longer required for state highway purposes. It will become a fit-for-purpose local road.

We are developing a Destination Management plan, a key deliverable of the Kāpiti District Economic Development Strategy 2020–23.

Our population is growing and we, as a community, must plan carefully for that growth, to ensure the best social, environmental, cultural and economic outcomes for our people, are realised now and in the future.

In April 2021, we will undertake thermal imaging of our waterpipe network in Ōtaki as part of our leak detection programme.

Over the years, our work in Ōtaki has included the upgrade and landscaping the Ōtaki SH1 and the railway station, and a major upgrade of the Main Street's stormwater system, street furniture, paving, parking zones and traffic movement.

Paekākāriki is seen as the creative hub of our district. With our projects in and around the village, our focus is on supporting its unique character and feel, while protecting it for future generations.

Our plans to improve the Paraparaumu town centre focus around making it the heart of the District and the primary focus for retail, commercial, cultural and civic activity.

Projects in Raumati have included the 2011–13 upgrade of the stormwater system, as well as the upgrade of Marine Gardens, undergrounding of power and telephone services, and purchases of additional car parking space.

Our long-term vision for the Waikanae town centre is a vibrant space with an arts and culture focus, meeting the needs of its community.

The project phase for water meters ended June 30, 2014. You can access information about the project, including trial phase, water meter installation, and water meter FAQs.