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  • Stand Look to Reinstate Otaki Children’s Health Camp

    Stand Look to Reinstate Otaki Children’s Health Camp

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    Earlier this year, it was found that the Otaki Children’s Health Camp was at risk of closing down due to a lack of funding. The camp hadn’t seen an increase in Government funding since 2009 and was unlikely to see one in the near future. [ad] Tracey Martin, Minister for Children has previously stated that…

  • Shared Pathway to be Built in Otaki

    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 altogether, which will run from Paekakariki through to Otaki. The…

  • Four Things to do on a Rainy Day in Kapiti

    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…

  • Otaki Children’s Health Camp at Risk of Closing Down

    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…

  • ANZ Otaki Branch Soon to Close

    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…