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Cost Reductions Keep Kāpiti Coast Rates Increase Within Long-term Plan Commitment

Thursday, 7 May 2026, 12:24 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor Janet Holborow says Council is keeping to the Long-term Plan commitment to hold the overall rates increase to no more than 7 percent. More >>

Kāpiti Explores Options Under Local Government Reform

Thursday, 7 May 2026, 9:28 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

Mayor Janet Holborow says the Council’s focus is on building resilience and keeping services affordable, while ensuring the Kāpiti Coast community has a strong voice in local decision-making. More >>

Community Feedback Sought On Plan To Reduce Emissions In The Kāpiti Coast

Friday, 1 May 2026, 3:22 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Environment and Communities Committee Chair and Acting Mayor Martin Halliday says supporting households and businesses to reduce emissions is very important to Council. More >>

Funding Boost To Back Affordable Housing Ideas On The Kāpiti Coast

Friday, 1 May 2026, 12:42 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Acting Kāpiti Coast Mayor Martin Halliday says this fund recognises the community concern around affordable and social housing provision in Kāpiti, and the importance of collaboration and innovation across the community for its delivery. More >>

Council Takes Next Steps In Identifying Land For A Future Cemetery

Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9:36 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

Council’s Parks, Open Space and Environment Manager, Gareth Eloff, says as Waikanae reaches capacity, pressures will increase on other cemeteries across the district so planning ahead is essential. More >>

Solar Energy To Boost Kāpiti Coast Community Resilience

Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 4:17 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Deputy Mayor Martin Halliday says investing in resilient local infrastructure is prudent in strengthening Kāpiti Coast’s future resilience. More >>

Kāpiti Coast Community Invited To Commemorate Anzac Day At Services Across The District

Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 4:33 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Kāpiti Coast District Deputy Mayor Martin Halliday says Anzac Day is about coming together to remember those that have served, still serve, and those that paid the ultimate sacrifice. More >>

Kāpiti Stormwater Network Holding Up Well, Monitoring Continues

Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 8:57 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

Dury Controller Richard Hopkins says Council officers have been monitoring local rivers and streams and areas prone to flooding overnight and early indications suggest the district’s stormwater network is holding up well. More >>

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Unlocking Kāpiti Coast’s Economic Development And Investment Opportunities Through New Trust Model

Friday, 17 April 2026, 9:42 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor Janet Holborow says this new approach will support stronger economic outcomes over time, reducing Council’s reliance on ratepayer funding and providing the district with resilience during challenging economic periods. More >>

New Less Waste Fund Launched To Support Waste-Reducing Community Projects Across Kāpiti

Thursday, 16 April 2026, 3:40 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Less waste funding comes from the Ministry for the Environment through levies paid by contractors and others who dispose of waste via transfer stations or landfills. More >>

Kāpiti Good Sort Awards & Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards Are Back And Ready To Celebrate Our Local Heroes

Friday, 10 April 2026, 12:28 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor Janet Holborow says both awards recognise the everyday efforts of people who go above and beyond to keep our community safe, connected, healthy and thriving. More >>

Supplier Hub Makes Working With Council Easier

Monday, 2 March 2026, 10:41 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

Group Manager Corporate Services Mark de Haast says an external supplier portal has been transferred to the Council’s website, providing a one-stop shop for those wishing to work with the district council. More >>

Major Events Fund Opens To Help Drive Visitor Growth And Economic Impact In The Kāpiti Coast

Friday, 27 February 2026, 3:58 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

The Major Events Fund plays a critical role in positioning Kāpiti as a destination of choice for event organisers and audiences alike, says Miss Kennish. More >>

New Skatepark And Playground To Be Built At Waikanae Park

Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 4:51 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Group Manager Customer and Community Brendan Owens says Waikanae Park is a key destination park for Kāpiti and we’re excited to be progressing work to deliver a new skatepark and play space. More >>

Workshopping Kāpiti Coast District Council's Annual Plan 2026/27

Monday, 16 February 2026, 2:17 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

At this stage, the changes we’re making will mean we don’t need to carry out formal consultation with the associated costs involved. More >>

Waitangi Ki Taumanuka – Celebrate Te Tiriti O Waitangi Together

Friday, 16 January 2026, 10:41 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

The event will feature live local performances, kai trucks and stalls, activities for tamariki, kaumātua and everyone in between. More >>

Mayor’s Taskforce For Jobs Helping To Prepare Rangatahi For The Workforce

Monday, 22 December 2025, 10:09 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor Janet Holborow says the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs is in its second year in Kāpiti. More >>

High Court Judgement On Moy Place Road Reserve Considered By Council

Friday, 12 December 2025, 4:22 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

The judicial review related to previous Council decisions on 28 November 2024 and 30 January 2025 to not dedicate the road reserve at the end of Moy Place (Lot 72 DP 400543) as legal road. More >>

The Kāpiti Coast Is All Set For Summer

Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 1:46 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

With the summer holidays just around the corner, the Kāpiti Coast District Council is encouraging people to enjoy local parks and playgrounds, visit pools and libraries, experience summer events, and to stay safe as they enjoy everything Kāpiti has to ... More >>

Te Whakaminenga O Kapiti Holds First Hui Of The Triennium

Friday, 5 December 2025, 2:55 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Te Whakaminemga is long-standing partnership forum between the Council and mana whenua which has been in place for over thirty years. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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