Tag: Kapiti
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5 fun things to do with friends and family in Kapiti
Here are 5 fun things to do with your Friends and Family in Kapiti. 1. Go to the Beach! There’s never a better place to kick back and relax than the beach. There are a number of beautiful beaches along the Kapiti Coast, we have some of the nicest beaches in New Zealand. Each beach comes…
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Top 5 Walks in Kapiti
1. Paekakariki Escarpment Walkway The Paekakariki Escarpment track runs from Paekakariki Station to Pukerua Bay Station. You can park at one end and train to the other then walk back to your car. [ad] The first part of the track is relatively flat running next to the railway line. There is then a steep…
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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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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…
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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.…
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Youth Development Centre – Opening Soon
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…
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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…
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Kapiti Hockey Quiz Night
Kapiti Hockey club will be hosting its Kapiti Hockey Quiz Night on Saturday the 9th of June, from 7 – 9.30 pm. The quiz will be held at Kapiti College, Raumati. It is expected to be a really fun night filled with trivial banter, drinks, great prizes and an overall fun time. The quiz teams…
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Kapiti Girls Take Barbershop Win
Barbershop regionals were held on Thursday the 24th of May at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua. Groups from a number of different schools competed against each other for a placing. The best acts would be selected to go through to Nationals, held in Tauranga. [ad] Kapiti College Girls’ chorus KC Decibelles placed first in their…
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5 Tips To Stay Warm This Winter
The cost to heat our homes over winter makes up a major portion of our power bill every year. Here are a few easy tips to keep your home warm without getting a massive power bill. 1. Curtains Open all your curtains to let in all the free heat from the sun. Remember shut them…
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Kapiti Photo Of The Day – 18 May
Beautiful Photo of a Kapiti Pond Photo by Samantha Major [ad] Want to send us your photo? Email it to [email protected] or message our Facebook Page.
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Kiwi Legends In Concert
The Kapiti Performing Arts Centre presents Kiwi Legends Tina Cross, Ray Woolf, Paul Ubana Jones, Dennis Marsh, Andrew London and Sam Manzanza, all performing a one night only benefit concert in Kapiti on June 30th. This fantastic concert will be hosted by another Kiwi Legend Kevin Milne and Rebekah Codlin. With preshow entertainment, VIP Packages…
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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 the 26th of May at The Social at Kāpiti Lights…
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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 are a highly competitive species who will compete with kiwi…
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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 match was expected to be an easy win for the…
