Kapiti Coast District Council - Latest News [Page 2]
Join The Fun At The Ōtaki Try
Friday, 13 September 2024, 4:49 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
This year the event will include running and swimming challenges for both adults and tamariki with the focus on fun and, as the name says, giving it a try. More >>
Feedback Sought On Dangerous Buildings Policy
Friday, 13 September 2024, 11:09 am | Kapiti Coast District Council
As part of a required five-yearly review, Council is reviewing the Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy. The Policy is a requirement of the Building Act and aims to make sure any building does its job without putting people at risk – whether ... More >>
Council Is Helping You Get Sustainable This September
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 2:06 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
“Sustainable September provides an opportunity to share sustainability education and awareness initiatives, while promoting social connection and fostering a sense of place,” says Mrs Engelen. More >>
Kāpiti Council Staff Rescue Puppy, Horses, Sheep From Floodwaters
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 2:03 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Emergency operations duty controller James Jefferson said when council animal management staff arrived, they found the puppy still in the cage, perching on the base which was floating on water overflowing from the Waikanae River. More >>
Rain Easing But Forecast Remains Dicey
Monday, 26 August 2024, 5:30 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
While rain and river levels are easing Kāpiti Coast District Council will continue to monitor the weather overnight. Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Emergency Operations Controller James Jefferson says the worst of the wet weather appears to be moving ... More >>
Kāpiti Coast District Council Monitoring Heavy Rain Warning And Rising Rivers
Monday, 26 August 2024, 10:20 am | Kapiti Coast District Council
A heavy rain warning is in place for the Tararua Range from 6am to 9pm Monday 26 August. 80–120mm is expected to accumulate with peak rates of 10–20mm/h, with possible thunderstorms. More >>
Funding Available For Heritage Projects
Friday, 16 August 2024, 3:03 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
This museum and heritage development funding round opens on Monday 19 August and closes at 5pm on Monday 7 October. Applications can be for more than one year, and grants are usually for about $5-10,000 for each year covered by the grant. More >>
Roadworks To Build Raumati Resilience
Friday, 16 August 2024, 3:01 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Work is scheduled for September and October and will see around 65 percent of the road repaired. Some initial work will begin during August. More >>
New Council Structure Proposed For Kāpiti Coast’s 2025 Local Government Elections
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 12:02 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
The proposed Council structure includes ward and some community board boundary changes for Ōtaki, Waikanae, Paraparaumu, and Paekākāriki-Raumati. The new Kāpiti Coast Māori ward boundary is proposed to cover the entire district. More >>
2024 ThinkBIG Recipients Announced
Tuesday, 6 August 2024, 4:18 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow congratulated the young recipients at a ceremony in the Council Chambers on Monday night. More >>
Council Has Online Info To Help With Your Rates
Tuesday, 6 August 2024, 4:15 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Rates invoices for the new rating year will be dropping into letterboxes and inboxes from this week, so Kāpiti Coast District Council is pointing to information that will help people understand and pay their rates and get help paying them if eligible. More >>
New Kāpiti Coast Māori Ward Re-affirmed
Tuesday, 6 August 2024, 1:24 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Kāpiti Coast District Mayor Janet Holborow says re-affirming the decision to establish a Māori ward today supports the position of Council’s mana whenua partners, and will ensure Māori have greater access to decision-making at a local level. More >>
Council Maintains AA Credit Rating
Friday, 2 August 2024, 4:24 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Kāpiti District Mayor Janet Holborow says retaining the AA credit rating confirms the council has the right plans in place. More >>
Waste Levy Grants Now Open For Projects To Reduce Waste
Friday, 26 July 2024, 2:50 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Waste projects manager Robbie Stillwell said Council had two funding categories: up to $30,000 to share between community projects and $20,000 between businesses for waste reduction projects. More >>
Wastewater Upgrade Set To Begin In Ōtaki
Friday, 26 July 2024, 2:02 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
The $11 million Ōtaki wastewater upgrade will form the backbone of the town’s future wastewater system. It’ll increase the capacity and improve the resilience of the town’s wastewater system to support current and future housing needs. More >>
Under-age Alcohol Check Catches Out One Retailer
Tuesday, 23 July 2024, 1:17 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
The latest operation focused on off-licences (bottle stores, supermarkets, and grocery stores). Similar operations are held to check compliance by on-licences (e.g. pubs, clubs, and bars). More >>
Final Climate Action Grants Announced
Monday, 15 July 2024, 4:11 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Kāpiti Coast District Council has announced 12 recipients of the 2024 climate action grants. Climate and environment subcommittee chair Jocelyn Prvanov said Council had again received numerous high-quality applications and was pleased to be able to support ... More >>
Community Say On Alcohol Licensing Getting Easier
Thursday, 11 July 2024, 4:48 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Recent changes to the alcohol laws have made it easier for communities to have a say on alcohol licence applications, and now people can sign up to be notified by email when an application is lodged with the Council. More >>
Regional Waste Forum Held On Kāpiti Coast Brings People Together To Reduce Waste
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 5:07 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Kāpiti Coast District Council is hosting a regional waste forum to look at ways of reducing the amount of waste to landfill, especially from the construction and demolition sector. More >>
Poplar Ave Dual Crossing Built, Time To Adapt
Monday, 8 July 2024, 2:03 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are asked to take care while adapting to the new dual raised crossing that has been built on Poplar Ave in Raumati. More >>