An open invitation to everyone for something new April 17, 2024 A golden opportunity - Kapiti Petanque is having an Open Day on 5 May, from 1pm to4pm, at the Kapiti Petanque Club, Aorangi Road, Paraparaumu… ...
Kapiti faces loss of Kenepuru after-hours service April 15, 2024 Labour MP for Mana Barbara Edmonds says it would be disastrous for the critical clinic services at Kenepuru Hospital to close overnight. She says cutting… ...
Two-way traffic returns to Waikanae Bridge April 14, 2024 NZTA Waka Kotahi have removed the southbound closure on Waikanae Bridge and opening it back up to two-way traffic. NZTA’s Emma Speight, Director Regional Relationships… ...
Kapiti Seniors choosing adventure over nest eggs April 14, 2024 By Kapiti writer Sonia Speedy The cost of living may be gnawing at our budgets, but seniors are refusing to give up their travel plans,… ...
Police ask – “Have you seen Clive?” April 8, 2024 Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate missing 22-year-old Clive. He was last seen on 9 March in the Cannons Creek area. Police… ...
Sheldon drops in to end Daylight Savings April 6, 2024 Taking time out from being a TV megastar, Sheldon Cooper, AKA Jim Parsons, popped in to Waikanae to make sure his buddy Dave Chapman didn't… ...
Government tax on a tax brutal for Councils April 3, 2024 The argument for either scrapping GST on rates or having the GST on rates returned to councils is alive and well. This year most councils… ...
Easter Road Deaths – police urge extra care March 30, 2024 Inspector Craig McKay is urging drivers to show extra caution driving over the Easter weekend following a series of fatality and serious injury accidents. "We… ...
Government cuts see hike in public transport fares March 26, 2024 Fare changes are coming soon for passengers aged 24 and under, following the government’s decision to withdraw funding for age-based concessions. Adding to a cost-of-living… ...Police enquiries made into Ōtaki fire (March 24, 2024) Police say they are making enquiries following a bush fire in Ōtaki yesterday evening. Just before 5:20pm, Police were called to Marine Parade, near Rangiuru… ...
Kapiti Character on show (March 23, 2024) Kiwi comedian Guy Williams visited Kapiti for his recent TV Show New Zealand Today which featured local character Dale Evans in his home at Paraparaumu… ...
MenzShed Kapiti in Monster Garage Sale (March 21, 2024) Funds raised by MenzShed Kāpiti’s upcoming monster garage sale will help strengthen the social enterprise. Chair, Tony Annandale says this is the first big clearance… ...
Metlink’s Airport Express set to break 2023 patronage record (March 17, 2024) Eight months since Metlink’s Airport Express exceeded forecast demand, latest patronage figures indicate a new record is poised to be set. 364,191 trips were recorded on… ...
Kapiti Coast search for Missing Diver (March 16, 2024) The search for a diver missing in the sea off Pātea has today been focused on the coastline between Peka Peka on the Kapiti Coast… ...
Kapiti Lions need a Den (March 16, 2024) The Kāpiti Combined Lions Charity Book Fair has been a great fundraiser for Kapiti charities and causes for many years and now they need help… ...
Kapiti Hot Rods are all Fired Up (March 16, 2024) The hugely popular All Fired Up hot rod show, hosted by the Gear Jammers Car Club, which is on in Kapiti this Sunday 17th March.… ...
Kapiti Man Found – Safe (March 12, 2024) Police have reported that Nathan, a 34-year-old man, who was last seen at his home at Paraparaumu Beach on Monday 4 March has been found… ...
Kapiti Man Missing (March 10, 2024) Police are appealing for any sightings of a Kapiti man reported missing in the Wellington Region. Nathan, a 34-year-old man, was last seen at his… ...
Acclaimed pianist for Kapiti Concert (March 7, 2024) Michael Houstoun, New Zealand’s most acclaimed pianist, returns to Waikanae for a concert on Saturday 23 March. A regular contributor to Waikanae Music Society concert… ...
Council battery recycling trial extended to Ōtaki Library (March 7, 2024) The success of a recycling trial for household batteries at Paraparaumu Library has prompted Kāpiti Council to extend the trial to Ōtaki. Waste projects manager… ...
Kapiti GAY – a year in review (March 4, 2024) Tony Reed is the genial host of Kapiti G.A.Y., Coast Access Radio’s programme for gay people and their friends on the Kāpiti/Horowhenua Coast and beyond.… ...
Kāpiti Run for Youth is getting ready to deliver a fun walk or run (March 4, 2024) The Web Genius Kāpiti Run for Youth is on-track to deliver another super fun event on the beautiful Kāpiti coastline, Sunday 17th March 2024. So… ...
Shared path over Waikanae River taking shape (March 1, 2024) This week contractors completed four of five crane lifts at the Waikanae Bridge on old State Highway 1. The clip-ons, made of lightweight composite materials,… ...
Police release name of deceased Raumati woman (February 27, 2024) Police say they can now release the name of the woman who died at Raumati Beach on Thursday 15 February. "She was 79-year-old Ellen Ellis,… ...
Minimum Wage increase from 1 April 2024 (February 22, 2024) Kapiti employment recruitment company Star People is advising employers to have payment systems in place to meet the new minimum wage that starts on April… ...
Title Search vital in House sales (February 19, 2024) Often taken for granted, a Title Search on a property for sale can reveal mysteries, traps and the unexplained. When looking to buy or sell… ...
Police confirm death at Raumati Beach (February 17, 2024) Police say they can confirm a person has died following a water related incident off Raumati Beach, Kapiti Thursday evening. Police say Emergency services responded… ...
Suspected avian botulism cases in Waimanu Lagoons (February 16, 2024) A number of dead waterfowl have been removed from Waimanu Lagoons, Waikanae. It’s suspected that avaian botulism, a disease that causes paralysis and death in birds and… ...
Pay Cut for lowest earners (February 14, 2024) The news was all bad for minimum wage earners as Stats NZ show they have an effective pay cut. NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff is calling… ...
