Kapiti Photo Of The Day – 16 May
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An Evening Celebrating Kapiti Songwriters
“The Local Scene is all about celebrating Kāpiti’s original music. It’s the sound of Kāpiti,” says event organizer AJ Crawshaw. Following the first event’s success, where over 200 tickets were sold, event organizer AJ Crawshaw has organized a second installment which will take place on
Argentine Ants – A Threat to Kapiti Island
Earlier this year, concern was expressed over the outbreak of Argentine ants in Kapiti. Argentine ants are one of the most invasive ant species in the world. The species first settled in Auckland in 1990 and have been spreading across New Zealand ever since. They
KCU sides win big in cup matches
Kapiti Coast United have done well in their matches this weekend, with both the men’s and women’s teams scoring double digits and keeping clean sheets. The men’s’ team, playing on Saturday, took a massive win against Martinborough, winning 15-0 at Weka Park. The Chatham Cup
New club Martinborough FC to make their first trip to Weka Park
New club Martinborough FC will make their first trip to Weka Park tomorrow at 1pm when they play Kapiti Coast United in the New Zealand-wide Chatham Cup. After a poor run of four losses to start off the season, KCU have picked up form in
Shared Pathway to be Built in Otaki
Funding has been confirmed by the New Zealand Transport Agency for a shared pathway, running along the Peka Peka to Otaki Expressway to be built. The pathway will connect to the MacKays to Peka Peka section on the Kapiti expressway, creating a 30km long path
Petrol Prices Unfair and Unlikely to Change
In late April, an internal email from the petrol company BP was leaked, exposing the company of a plan they had to make up for decreased sales in Ōtaki. The price of fuel in Ōtaki was 20 cents higher than the price of fuel in
“Music in the Park” – Kapiti Music Festival 2018
Kapiti New Zealand Music Month celebration 2018 will be held tomorrow, Sunday the 6th of May. The event, which will take place at Marine Gardens from 11 am till 4 pm, is family friendly and free entry. It will showcase a jazz-oriented lineup, featuring some big
Kāpiti Marine Discovery Centre
A proposal has been made for a marine centre to be built on the former Raumati Pools site. Photo: AD Architecture The proposal has been made by the Guardians of Kapiti Marine Reserve Trust. The proposed site, which is currently being used to store books,
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
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
KCDC wants your opinion on road speed limit changes
Kapiti Coast District Council, working in partnership with New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) is proposing to adjust the speed limit on 37 local roads.
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
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
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