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Kapiti Coast District Council - Latest News [Page 1]
Council Offers ‘In-Principle’ Support For Ratepayer Assistance Scheme
Thursday, 3 September 2026, 3:34 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Mayor Janet Holborow says Council’s position is a reflection of the times and the need to explore innovative ways to support housing development, build resilience, and support our communities to thrive. More >>
Council Approves Additional Investment In Much-Loved Ōtaki Pool
Thursday, 3 September 2026, 3:33 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Mayor Janet Holborow says the Ōtaki Pool plays an essential role in delivering learn-to-swim programmes, and it's critical that it remains available locally. More >>
Statement From Mayor Janet Holborow: Rates Cap Risks Short-Changing Communities
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 3:52 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Council works hard to keep rate increases as low as possible while making responsible decisions about core infrastructure and how we invest in growth. More >>
Practical Sustainability Takes Centre Stage This Spring
Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 11:26 am | Kapiti Coast District Council
Environment and Communities Committee Chair, and Deputy Mayor Martin Halliday, says the Sustainable Spring programme highlights Council's commitment to a sustainable and resilient future for Kāpiti. More >>
Media Statement - Serious Fraud Case
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 1:18 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
As the charges are currently progressing through the courts and are subject to name suppression, we’re unable to provide any further details relating to the charges beyond what the SFO have shared. More >>
Local Good Sorts Celebrated At Kāpiti Coast Community Awards
Friday, 7 August 2026, 11:19 am | Kapiti Coast District Council
Hosted by Kāpiti Coast District Council in partnership with Wellington Airport, the event acknowledged individuals and groups whose generosity, service, and leadership helps make Kāpiti a vibrant and connected district. More >>
Kāpiti Backs Locally Focused Alternative For Wellington Regional Reform
Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 5:33 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Mayor Janet Holborow says Council received a strong mandate through its community survey to protect local voice and the Kāpiti Coast District’s identity, which is hard to ignore. More >>
Have Your Say On Safer Roads For Kāpiti
Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 11:23 am | Kapiti Coast District Council
Council’s draft Speed Management Plan sets out 14 proposed speed changes and 49 infrastructure safety improvements for local Kāpiti Coast roads from 2027–30 and beyond. More >>
Long-Serving Advocate For Older People Steps Down As Chair
Monday, 3 August 2026, 2:41 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Kevin Burrows played an instrumental role in the Age Friendly Reference Group, which worked with Council and the community to develop and achieve adoption of the Council’s Age Friendly Approach in 2023. More >>
Major Events Fund Backing Visitor And Economic Growth In Kāpiti Coast
Monday, 27 July 2026, 3:42 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow says the fund is an investment in the district’s visitor economy and in building Kāpiti Coast’s reputation as a vibrant, year-round destination. More >>
Local Voice Front And Centre In Kāpiti Reform Discussions
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 4:47 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Key themes included a strong desire to retain Kāpiti’s local voice in decision-making, ensure rates raised in Kāpiti stay in Kāpiti, and remain standalone as a single territorial authority. More >>
Six Kāpiti Coast Organisations Awarded Māori Economic Development Grants
Wednesday, 22 July 2026, 3:50 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Council Iwi Partnerships Advisor Karly Richardson says the successful projects show the strength and diversity of Māori enterprise across Kāpiti. More >>
Plan A Spring Escape For The Kāpiti Coast Art Trail 2026
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 3:15 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
The Art Trail is one of our signature events and a fantastic showcase of the creativity, talent and character that make our district so special. More >>
Seed Funding Supports Affordable Housing Solutions On The Kāpiti Coast
Monday, 6 July 2026, 3:37 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Kāpiti Coast Deputy Mayor and Environment and Communities Chair Martin Halliday says the seed fund is designed to help community led projects move from concept to delivery by supporting early planning, partnerships and feasibility work. More >>
Council To Take Fresh Approach To Planning Community Facilities
Monday, 6 July 2026, 3:34 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Group Manager Infrastructure and Asset Management Sean Mallon says changing community needs, ageing facilities and the need to make careful use of ratepayer funding mean it's time for a new approach. More >>
Kāpiti Coast District Council Recognised As A District Tourism Organisation
Monday, 6 July 2026, 11:59 am | Kapiti Coast District Council
Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow says becoming a DTO will raise the district’s profile within the visitor sector, support the local visitor economy, and strengthen our destination tourism work. More >>
Fuel Your Creative Project — Creative Communities Scheme Is Open
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 9:47 am | Kapiti Coast District Council
Funding of $2,000 per project is available, with a focus on initiatives that encourage participation, celebrate cultural diversity, or support young people to engage in the arts. More >>
Kāpiti Libraries Going Cash-free
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 4:48 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Siren Deluxe, Manager Libraries, says this is an exciting year for Kāpiti Libraries with the eagerly anticipated completion of Te Ara Whetū, the new library hub in Waikanae. More >>
Hard Choices Ahead: Mayor Asks Kāpiti To Help Set Priorities
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 2:14 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
“We’re proposing eight district-wide priorities, from water and land use through to housing, health, and working with others. I encourage everyone to take a look and tell us whether we’ve got them right", says Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow. More >>
Celebrating 20 Years Of Restoration At Pharazyn Reserve
Monday, 15 June 2026, 3:13 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Each year to mark Arbor Day between 1,500 and 2,000 native plants are added to the reserve on the annual planting day. This year more than 150 children took part with an estimated 2,000 involved since the programme began. More >>
