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  • Gwynn Compton aims to bring fresh leadership to Kāpiti

    Gwynn Compton aims to bring fresh leadership to Kāpiti

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    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…

  • Mazengarb Road and Guildford Drive tarseal

    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…

  • Kapiti Projects get funded by Creative Communities

    Kapiti Projects get funded by Creative Communities

    Fourteen groups and individuals will benefit from the first set of Creative NZ funding this year. Just over $20,000 was awarded by the council’s grant allocation committee on the recommendation of Council’s Creative Communities Committee. Cr Mark Benton said that the Creative New Zealand funds are population-based, with a small Council top-up. “It’s always a tough…

  • KCDC tells GWRC regional rate increase is excessive

    KCDC tells GWRC regional rate increase is excessive

    Several councillors joined Mayor Gurunathan in making a case to Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) regarding the “Excessive rates increase”  on behalf of Kapiti residents. [ad] “Greater Wellington Regional Council has proposed a 6.7 percent average rates increase across the region in 2018/19, but this amounts to a 14.1 percent average increase for Kāpiti residents,” Gurunathan…

  • Councillor David Scott Found guilty of indecent assault

    Councillor David Scott Found guilty of indecent assault

    David Scott, a Kapiti Coast District Councillor has been found guilty of indecent assault. [ad] David Scott has been on trial in the Wellington District Court. He was accused of rubbing his genitals against a staff member during a council morning tea in the Paraparaumu offices. The jury deliberated for 3 hours before coming to the…

  • Council Shifts Funding Priorities

    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…

  • KCDC wants your opinion on road speed limit changes

    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.

  • 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…

  • Reliability to Improve – Kapiti Airport Open Day

    Reliability to Improve – Kapiti Airport Open Day

    Kapiti Airport held an open day on the 3rd of March, there was a fantastic turnout with thousands of people coming to see our airport. Air New Zealand bought down a Q300 aircraft to be featured at the event. This gave everyone the opportunity to take a look at the inside of the aircraft. A…

  • Parks Week Kapiti

    Parks Week Kapiti

    Kapiti Coast District Council are once again holding their annual Parks Week in March. The celebration will run from Sunday the 11th through the 18th, and there will be events throughout the week. [ad] Highlights include a guided walk through the Kaitawa Reserve with Mayor Gurunathan, on Monday the 12th, Yoga in the Park on…

  • Cloudy Water in Paraparaumu

    Cloudy Water in Paraparaumu

    Reports starting coming in last night from all over Paraparaumu that the water had gone cloudy. While some residents have claimed there has been no noticeable change in the water, a good selection of the Kapiti Coast community have noticed the cloudy colour. Some even going as far as to say their water had been…

  • FREE Tickets up for Grabs – Airport Open Day

    FREE Tickets up for Grabs – Airport Open Day

    Mayor K Gurunathan has announced the Kapiti Coast Airport Open Day, in partnership with Air New Zealand, that will be held on the 3rd of March. The open day will start after the first flight, which is scheduled to leave at 11:30 am. The event will see Porirua City mayor Mike Tana and Horowhenua mayor…

  • Thousands of Play Balls in Waikanae River

    Thousands of Play Balls in Waikanae River

    On Saturday, thousands of plastic play balls were found in the Waikanae River. The report first surfaced on Facebook when a local posted photos of the mess. UPDATE: The source of the balls has been found: “I found the source of the balls, I parked in the car park next to the dricon yard in the…

  • Council is proposing lower speeds on 37 roads – Here’s why

    Council is proposing lower speeds on 37 roads – Here’s why

    Kapiti Coast District Council is proposing to adjust the speed limit on 37 local roads, because of the new expressway. Another factor is that there are many roads that are marked as Dangerous.