Kapiti Coast District Council - Latest News [Page 31]
Neighbours Day launches #lovemyneighbourhood
Friday, 22 March 2019, 12:16 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
It’s Neighbours Day on the Kāpiti Coast and now, more than ever, it’s important to get to know your neighbours, and look out for those who share your neck of the woods. Kāpiti Coast District Council Connected Communities Manager Tania Parata ... More >>
One Billion Trees Programme in Kapiti
Thursday, 21 March 2019, 12:26 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
The Council is encouraging people to come along next week to a public meeting with Te Uru Rākau (Forestry New Zealand), who are coming to Kāpiti to tell us about their One Billion Trees Programme and how to get involved. More >>
Let a Thousand Haka Resound Against the Attack
Tuesday, 19 March 2019, 12:59 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
This Friday at 1.40pm, the exact time a week ago, when the attacker opened fire on the innocent in Christchurch, school groups on the Kapiti Coast and Porirua will respond with a simultaneous Haka. The three main colleges in Kapiti (Otaki College, ... More >>
Support for the people of Christchurch
Monday, 18 March 2019, 5:11 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
In response to Friday’s tragic events in Christchurch, the Kāpiti Coast District Council will place condolence books in the District’s libraries for people to leave messages of support and sympathy for those affected by the Christchurch mosque shootings. ... More >>
Council discusses key areas of focus for 2019-20
Friday, 15 March 2019, 4:55 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Kāpiti Coast District Council’s annual plan process for the 2019/20 year is underway with Councillors agreeing proposed key areas of focus yesterday. Mayor K Gurunathan says the draft plan sets out the activities the Council plans to deliver in 2019/20 ... More >>
Council clarifies dog control rules with new bylaw
Thursday, 14 March 2019, 2:29 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
A new dog control bylaw and policy, adopted by Council today, aims to clarify the responsibilities of dog walkers in public spaces. More >>
Council fun run kicks off Park Week
Tuesday, 12 March 2019, 9:29 am | Kapiti Coast District Council
More than 300 people took part in the Council’s Park to Path fun run over the weekend, the first in a series of activities lined up for Parks Week 2019. More >>
Swales can help trees grow when planting in sandy soils
Wednesday, 6 March 2019, 12:13 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Gardening on sandy soils is challenging at the best of times and during periods of drought it can feel pointless. Local gardeners will share one solution at an upcoming workshop on 17 March that’s part of Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Community ... More >>
Over the Fence Cuppa celebrates its 10th year in New Zealand
Thursday, 28 February 2019, 3:09 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is bringing neighbourhoods together in Kāpiti, by encouraging residents to host Over the Fence Cuppas for the tenth year. It’s all about getting to know your neighbours better - helping to create stronger, happier, ... More >>
Kapiti Coast Roundup
Monday, 18 February 2019, 10:42 am | Kapiti Coast District Council
#lovemybeach summer photo competition winners announced After perusing nearly 180 fantastic submissions, the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s #lovemybeach judging panel has chosen three outstanding photographs as the best in their categories. The ... More >>
i-SITE premises in Kapiti to close
Thursday, 14 February 2019, 10:26 am | Kapiti Coast District Council
Kāpiti Coast District Council has made the operational decision to close the Kāpiti i-SITE premises in the Coastlands complex and look at how these services can be delivered elsewhere from within Council. Group Manager Place and Space James Jefferson says ... More >>
Council to support ten environmental projects in Kāpiti
Tuesday, 12 February 2019, 2:24 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Ten local projects to enhance the Kāpiti Coast’s natural environment and protect our heritage will receive a boost in funding from Council this year. More >>
The Kāpiti Coast goes electric with first EV Charger
Monday, 11 February 2019, 3:35 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
The Kāpiti Coast goes electric with the installation of Raumati Village’s first EV charger More >>
Waitangi Tribunal Hearings may limit parking in Waikanae
Friday, 8 February 2019, 4:38 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
The Kāpiti Coast District Council is advising people against driving to the Waikanae Town Centre next week, while Waitangi Tribunal hearings will be taking place at Whakarongotai Marae. Council Group Manager Infrastructure Services, Sean Mallon, says two rows ... More >>
Mayor intervenes in family housing crisis
Thursday, 7 February 2019, 2:25 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan has asked Council staff to do everything in their power to avoid the large family in Paraparaumu from being forced out of their Council-owned home with no-where to go. More >>
Mayor asks to slow down the sales process until family homed
Thursday, 7 February 2019, 2:23 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan has asked Council staff to do everything in their power to avoid the large family in Paraparaumu from being forced out of their Council-owned home with no-where to go. “This is a very unfortunate situation ... More >>
Waikanae pop-up library on the move
Tuesday, 5 February 2019, 3:08 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
On Monday 18 February, the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s pop-up Waikanae Library service will begin running from the Mahara Gallery. Group Manager Place and Space, James Jefferson, says the move to the smaller of the Gallery’s two exhibition spaces, ... More >>
#LoveMyPark hits the Kāpiti Coast
Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 12:15 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Parks and Recreation officers have been busy over the past week installing 10 selfie-posts in local parks to make photo-taking easier and more fun for the community. More >>
Mahara Place improvements to begin
Friday, 25 January 2019, 2:58 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Mahara Place in Waikanae is set to be a hive of activity over the next few months as improvements to create a plaza begin. More >>
Disappointment at Peka Peka Interchange Decision
Thursday, 24 January 2019, 5:10 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council
Kāpiti Coast District Council Mayor K Gurunathan says Council is disappointed by the NZ Transport Agency’s decision not to include a second Expressway interchange at Peka Peka in the final designs for the Peka Peka to Ōtaki section. More >>