Author: Grace
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Council Shifts Funding Priorities
Council are making shifts in funding based off three new strategic priorities. Sarah Stevenson, strategy and planning group manager has said, “we have agreed three new strategic priorities for funding – connected communities, safe communities and a capable sector”. Earlier in the year, organisations were given the opportunity to submit their ideas. Now, an evaluation…
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Paekakariki Art Show
The opening night of the Paekakariki Art show was held on the 20th of April, at 6 pm and hosted by Patron Sir Jon Trimmer. The show will run every day from the 21st of April till the 25th, 10am-5pm, costing $2 per entry. The show will take place at St Peters Hall, Beach Rd,…
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Four Things to do on a Rainy Day in Kapiti
Winter’s coming up, time to bundle up and prepare to shelter whilst it pours down outside. But don’t let the rain put you off having a good time – here are four fun things to do on a rainy day in Kapiti. 1 – Go to the pools! There are two main indoor pools in…
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Complaints over Damage caused by Faulty Reseal on Kapiti Roads
A faulty resealing job on four Kapiti Coast roads has caused damage to the vehicles of many motorists in Kapiti. Exposed tar and bits of loose stone have caused damaged windscreens and paintwork on people’s vehicles. But it’s not just automobiles that have born the damage. The carpet in one Paraparaumu man’s garage is completely…
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The Memory of Water
The Memory of Water by Shelagh Stephenson, directed by Kate Spencer, has been performed four times already between the 11th of April and the 14th of April. A further 4 shows will commence every night from the 18th of April until the 21st. Performances begin at 8 pm each night and are presented by Kapiti…
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Otaki Children’s Health Camp at Risk of Closing Down
Two health camps in New Zealand may be closed down due to a lack of funding. One of these is in Otaki, the other in Central Otago. In order for the camps to continue their services, they would likely need a $3 million per year increase in funding. There has not been an increase in Government…
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Residents’ Proposal for Wind Turbines in Paekākāriki
Following four years of researching and monitoring the wind, a group of residents in Paekākāriki have been looking into installing wind turbines. The plan is for three 900 kilowatt wind turbines to be built on land above the Transmission Gully route. The project is being led by Williams and Graham Coe. The proposed wind turbines…
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Kapiti Art Therapy
Kapiti Art Therapy was opened by Kapiti resident Corinne Allan in October last year. Art therapy is an alternative and creative way to help people with a variety of needs, including those such as emotional stress, asperger’s, ADD, dyslexia and anxiety, to improved balance and coordination, muscle strength, memory and concentration. We got in touch…
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Waikanae Fiesta
The Waikanae Fiesta will be taking place at Mahara Place in Waikanae on Saturday the 14th of April, from 6 pm till 11 pm. The Waikanae Fiesta is an event where the talents in the Kapiti community can be showcased, making the awesome creative vibe truly come alive in one show’s experience. [ad] A number…
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ANZ Otaki Branch Soon to Close
The ANZ Bank in Otaki will be closing down on the 27th of April 2018. This will affect four staff members, who will be transferred to the Waikanae branch, and Otaki residents. [ad] Customer preference has changed, this is the main reason why the branch has had to shut down. The change has been caused…
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Paraparaumu Market Continues Search for New Location
Due to land titles being sold to a development company, the Paraparaumu Beach Saturday Morning Market will need to relocate. Construction in the area shouldn’t begin until next year, as said by a company member, so the market has until later this year to move out. While rumours have been shut down about the market…
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Waitangi Day 2018 Exhibition currently being held in Paekakariki
The exhibition for the 2018 Waitangi Day commemorations is currently being held at the Paekakariki Station Museum from the 3rd of April to the 8th of May. This year’s Waitangi Day commemorations were held at the Council chambers in Paraparaumu. [ad] Waitangi Day is a public holiday in New Zealand that falls on the 6th…
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Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Regionals 2018
The Kapiti regionals for the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival 2018 are to be held at Paraparaumu College this year, on Saturday the 7th of April. For those who don’t know, this event is a competition between schools in the Kapiti region, who will perform extracts of the famous works of William Shakespeare. Students from Paraparaumu College,…
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Top Four Family Bike Rides in Kapiti
The Kapiti Coast is well known for its beautiful scenery, and what better way to enjoy this than to take you and your family on a bike ride across one or more brilliant locations, all right here in Kapiti. Here are our top four family-friendly bike rides in Kapiti: 1 – Expressway Bike Track There…
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Waikanae Easter Market 2018
Destination Waikanae will be holding their annual Waikanae Easter Market tomorrow, the 31st of March. The event is free entry and runs from 9 am until 2 pm and will be held at Mahara Place. It’s a family-friendly event and a lovely way to celebrate Easter alongside the Waikanae community. [ad] There will be a…
