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Kapiti Coast District Council - Latest News [Page 3]

Martin Halliday Named As Deputy Mayor Of Kāpiti Coast District Council For The Coming Term

Thursday, 23 October 2025, 4:54 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Martin Halliday has been Paraparaumu Ward Councillor since 2019, and prior to that owned hospitality businesses in Wellington and Kāpiti. The Deputy Mayor role will be confirmed at the inaugural Council meeting on 30 October. More >>

Final Results Of Kāpiti Coast District Council Election Announced

Saturday, 18 October 2025, 2:40 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

The final results confirm the Kapiti Coast Māori Ward will remain in place for the 2028 and 2031 elections. More >>

Funds For Creative Kāpiti Projects Awarded

Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 7:22 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

“This funding round saw an impressive and diverse range of applications, making it a tough selection process for Council’s Grants Allocation Subcommittee,” said Kāpiti Coast District Council Community Grants Advisor Nerita Clark . More >>

Kāpiti Artisan Pantry Showcase At Coastlands For A Season Of Local Flavour

Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 2:12 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

From October through December the pantry space will showcase a line-up of Kāpiti artisan producers, offering shoppers the perfect chance to taste, sample, and shop local in the lead-up to Christmas. More >>

Waste Levy Grants Awarded To Community Projects Driving Long-Term Change On The Kāpiti Coast

Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 4:50 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Council Waste Minimisation Manager Robbie Stillwell said the grants support grassroots initiatives that empower communities to rethink waste practices, reduce landfill contributions, and adopt lasting sustainable practices. More >>

Council Installs Emergency Water Tanks To Support Community Resilience

Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 12:13 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

When selecting sites, Council considered tsunami and flood zones, earthquake risks to foundations, and whether a location could safely house a tank. More >>

New Emissions Reduction Strategy Sets Kāpiti On The Road To Net Zero

Monday, 22 September 2025, 10:14 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

Climate and Environment Subcommittee Chair Councillor Jocelyn Prvanov says by reducing emissions, people can also reduce their power and fuel bills, improve their health, and enhance community connectedness. More >>

Annual Report Reflects Commitment To Staying The Course

Monday, 22 September 2025, 10:11 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

The report describes how Council has taken steps to build a more resilient future for Kāpiti and how it has performed against planned works and projects set out in the first year of its Long-term Plan 2024-34. More >>

Voting For Kāpiti Coast District Council And Community Boards Begins

Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 2:03 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Kāpiti Coast local elections use the STV (single-transferable vote) system. This is a numbering system where voters indicate their preferred candidate with a 1, their second choice with a 2 and so on. More >>

Water Services Delivery Plan Adopted By Council

Friday, 29 August 2025, 8:38 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

The Water Services Delivery Plan will now be submitted to the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) for review, and we expect them to confirm their acceptance of the Plan by the end of December. More >>

Tech Startups’ Chance To Pitch In Silicon Valley Starts In Kāpiti

Thursday, 28 August 2025, 6:00 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Catherine Jones, CEO of Creative HQ says participating startup founders can expect a professionally run programme, high calibre judging and practical support to help them prepare for the global stage. More >>

Save Money, Connect With Others And Get Involved In Sustainability Action This Spring

Thursday, 28 August 2025, 5:42 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Between September and November the calendar of free and affordable events offers a wide range of workshops and events appealing to people of all ages and backgrounds. More >>

Record Number Of Candidates In Kāpiti Deserves Record Number Of Voters

Monday, 18 August 2025, 9:56 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

Council is hosting a Mayoral Debate on Monday 22 September and running Meet the Candidate events across the district from 22 September to 1 October, giving voters a chance to meet their candidates in person and to make an informed decision. More >>

Kāpiti Coast Champions Celebrated At 2025 Community Awards

Friday, 8 August 2025, 8:57 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

This year’s Kāpiti Good Sorts recipients were Lyn Parkin-Williams, Wayne Pidduck, Malcolm Bird, Darrell Smith, and fire service heroes Ian King, Brent Bythell, Sarah Sundgen, and Ash Richardson. More >>

Council’s Operational Expenditure Remains Among The Lowest

Thursday, 7 August 2025, 10:47 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

Councils across the motu have had their performance benchmarked against their peers as part of the Government’s drive to implement a council performance measurement framework. More >>

Museum And Heritage Development Fund Available To Help Bring Kāpiti Coast’s Stories To Life

Thursday, 31 July 2025, 2:17 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Council’s Customer and Community Group Manager Brendan Owens says the fund provides financial support for initiatives that showcase the district’s heritage – from exhibitions and documentaries to restorations and digital storytelling. More >>

Make The Most Of The Coast With The Creative Communities Scheme

Friday, 18 July 2025, 10:26 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

To be eligible for funding, projects need to have an arts or cultural focus and take place within the Kāpiti Coast. Applications open Wednesday 16 July and close at 5pm Monday, 11 August. More >>

Blue Bluff Reopens!

Friday, 11 July 2025, 12:47 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

The road has been reopened up to the Caretaker’s house. Parking and access to the Tararua Forest Park is available at the swing bridge area. More >>

Major Event Strategy Delivers A $6.7 Million Boost For Kāpiti Coast

Thursday, 10 July 2025, 4:51 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

More than 80,000 people attended ten Council-supported events across the district last year, including visitors from across Aotearoa New Zealand and abroad. More >>

Care For Kāpiti, Stand For Council

Friday, 4 July 2025, 11:34 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

The candidate nomination period is open now for one mayor, two districtwide councillors, one Māori ward councillor, seven general ward councillors and 20 community board members. Completed nomination forms must be received by midday on 1 August 2025. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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