Month: June 2018

  • Upgrading Mackays Crossing

    Upgrading Mackays Crossing

    Upgrades on Mackays Crossing on State Highway 1 began on the 10th of June and will be continuing for around 8 weeks. During this time, traffic will be managed in a contraflow layout. This means that traffic coming from both directions will be sharing one side of the road whilst the other side is having…

  • Kapiti College Presents: Grease!

    Kapiti College Presents: Grease!

    Grease is the word… Written by Renee Redstall and Ciara Gibson Tell me about it stud… The students of Kapiti College are performing the musical Grease for four nights starting next Wednesday at 7 pm. Tickets are available from the Kapiti College finance office now, $5 for students and over 65s and $10 for adults.…

  • Youth Development Centre – Opening Soon

    Youth Development Centre – Opening Soon

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    Excitement continues to build as construction of the Zeal Youth Development Centre nears the finish line. Zeal is a not for profit organisation dedicated to positively impacting young people throughout New Zealand. They provide youth with a number of opportunities to grow and explore their creativity, through after-school hangouts, events, creative programmes, workshops etc. [ad] For…

  • Stand Look to Reinstate Otaki Children’s Health Camp

    Stand Look to Reinstate Otaki Children’s Health Camp

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    Earlier this year, it was found that the Otaki Children’s Health Camp was at risk of closing down due to a lack of funding. The camp hadn’t seen an increase in Government funding since 2009 and was unlikely to see one in the near future. [ad] Tracey Martin, Minister for Children has previously stated that…

  • Kapiti Family Express

    Kapiti Family Express

    Come along and take a ride on a real heritage steam train! On Sunday the 10th of June, steam train rides will be operating between Paraparaumu and Paekakariki. The trip takes about 45 minutes and is family friendly – what a fun activity to spend your Sunday! [ad] Two coal-fired steam locomotives will be used…