Author: Aden
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Young Kāpiti activist enters local government politics
Paekakariki teenager Sophie Handford, who led the recent School Strike 4 Climate campaign, will be standing in the upcoming Kāpiti Coast District Council elections. “I’m putting myself forward as a candidate because I want to advocate for healthier relationships between our seniors and youth, transitioning the council to carbon neutral status and the development of […]
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Gwynn Compton aims to bring fresh leadership to Kāpiti
Paraparaumu resident Gwynn Compton has promised to bring fresh leadership and a community-led approach to the Kāpiti Coast as he announced he is standing for Mayor, and as a Districtwide Councillor, in this year’s Kāpiti Coast District Council election. Living in Paraparaumu with his wife, Renee, and their two young sons, Alex and Leon, Gwynn Compton’s campaign […]
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More kiwis are getting emergency alerts than ever – are you?
Almost twice as many people received the test Civil Defence emergency alert to their mobile phone at its last test – meaning more New Zealanders than ever are capable of getting a heads-up in an emergency. Minister of Civil Defence Hon Kris Faafoi says six out of 10 Kiwis (60 per cent) received the test […]
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Too many people killed over Christmas
The official holiday period has ended with nine people tragically killed in crashes on New Zealand roads. The holiday period runs from December 24th to January the 3rd. This years road toll is 3 less then last years total, of 12. “My thoughts are with the families, friends and communities of the nine people who […]
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Mazengarb Road and Guildford Drive tarseal
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is advising people to take care driving through Mazengarb Road and Guildford Drive, due to tarseal issues. “We’re aware of the issues with the tarseal on Mazengarb Road and Guildford Drive. The stones have worn off the surface, and the seal has become exposed and sticky. We’ve been in touch […]
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Council to kick off public discussions about Kapiti growth projects
The Council, with support from the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), will shortly begin public discussions about opportunities for supporting our district’s economic growth in partnership with central government. “We’ve had some early discussions with the government about accessing support from the Provincial Growth Fund – a government fund which aims to lift […]
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Zeal Musician’s Lounge – Showcasing Our Talented Youth
Zeal Musician’s Lounge – Showcasing Our Talented Youth Musician’s Lounge is an event where youth can come together as a community and share their passion and love for music with one another in a warm, safe and encouraging environment. Musician’s Lounge creates a platform for first time performers enabling them to feel safe and comfortable […]
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Funding for major events with distinct Kapiti flavour
The Kapiti Coast District Council is now inviting applications for the 2018 Kapiti Major Events Fund. The fund was established by the Council in 2016 to help develop and grow signature events on the Kapiti Coast, with event development identified as a key driver in achieving long-term economic development here in the District. The goal […]
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An Evening Celebrating Kapiti Songwriters – The Local Scene
“I’ve been really excited to see how The Local Scene gigs have been taking off,” says event organizer AJ Crawshaw. “With the first one in March selling 200 tickets I thought I’d got lucky but then the next gig in May of this year topped that, selling 240 tickets. What’s great is it shows there […]
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Zeal opens $1M youth development centre
Zeal has finally opened the doors of their $1M youth development centre in Kāpiti last Saturday. Zeal Kāpiti was developed in partnership with Kāpiti Coast District Council, and is set in the heart of Kāpiti at 132 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu. The purpose-built youth development centre features a performance space, rehearsal rooms, creative space and design suite. The […]
