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Kāpiti residents get ready to celebrate neighbours

Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 2:05 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

This year’s Neighbours’ Day celebration in Kāpiti focuses on community spirit, resilience and sustainable living. More >>

Council animal shelter now fully operational

Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 12:45 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

The Council animal shelter, which was closed on Monday, due to an outbreak of canine Parvo-virus, has now reopened and is fully operational. Over the past two days the facility has been cleaned and sterilised. Today it was reviewed by the SPCA. The ... More >>

Dog owners should be alert over Parvo-virus

Monday, 22 February 2016, 12:59 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Council has taken the precaution of temporarily closing its animal shelter after information from the SPCA and vets that cases of Parvo-virus have been reported in Kāpiti. More >>

Council urges people to stay clear of Blue Bluff slip

Monday, 22 February 2016, 10:54 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

Council is urging people to keep well away from the slip site at Blue Bluff on Ōtaki Gorge Road, 13km inland from SH1, following reports of people crossing the site over the weekend. More >>

Airport Plan Change notified for submissions

Monday, 22 February 2016, 10:23 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

An Operative District Plan change request made by Kāpiti Coast Airport Holdings Limited, to change the rules relating to retailing and noise-sensitive activities in the Airport Zone, will be formally notified by Council on Wednesday 24 February. More >>

Kāpiti trio to receive bravery awards

Friday, 19 February 2016, 10:40 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

Three Kāpiti heroes, who worked as a team to save the life of a cyclist trapped by floodwaters in the Waikanae River, are to be recognised for their bravery at a ceremony on Wednesday 24 February. More >>

Self-publishing workshops on offer in Kāpiti

Monday, 15 February 2016, 3:34 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

A second series of self-publishing workshops is on offer at Paraparaumu Library this month. More >>

Kāpiti residents get behind the handle bars

Wednesday, 10 February 2016, 10:54 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

A resurgence in cycling was celebrated by Kāpiti bike riders today with a free breakfast for the annual Go by Bike Day. More >>

Thousands head to Waitangi Day commemorations

Tuesday, 9 February 2016, 2:22 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

About 2-3 thousand people joined in the Waitangi Day commemorations at Whakarongotai Marae in Waikanae on Saturday. More >>

Maclean Park duck pond temporarily closed

Tuesday, 9 February 2016, 9:47 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

The duck pond in Maclean Park was drained and taped-off over the weekend after an oily substance appeared in the water. More >>

Funding Approved for Three Iconic Kāpiti Events

Thursday, 4 February 2016, 5:00 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

The Council has approved one-off funding for three significant events to be held in Kāpiti this year. The grants were approved today by the Environment and Community Development Committee. The recipients were the Ōtaki Kite Festival , which got $8,000 ... More >>

Waitangi Day Heritage Bus Tour

Wednesday, 27 January 2016, 3:24 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

A free bus tour to Waikanae sites of historical significance will be led by local iwi Te Āti Awa as part of the Waitangi Day event they are co-hosting with Kāpiti Coast District Council on Saturday, February 6. More >>

Council reviews options on slip-prone Ōtaki Gorge

Wednesday, 27 January 2016, 2:40 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

The Kāpiti Coast District Council is working with consultants on viable long-term options to restore public access to the popular Ōtaki Forks area which was closed just before Christmas because of the danger of a major slip. More >>

Week beginning 26/1: Paekakariki Hill road closed

Tuesday, 26 January 2016, 10:30 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

Paekākāriki Hill Road is closed until further notice following a slip overnight. A fallen tree and slip material is blocking the road near Battle Hill. Porirua City Council is leading the clean-up effort and has put warning signs and traffic management ... More >>

Join In This Year’s Waitangi Day Commemorations

Wednesday, 13 January 2016, 3:16 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Waitangi Day 2016 commemorations, hosted by local iwi Te Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai in partnership with council, will give people the opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a New Zealander - past, present and future. More >>

The Week in Kapiti

Monday, 11 January 2016, 3:12 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

This is the last week to take part in Kāpiti Coast District Libraries Waitangi Spoon Portrait challenge. More >>

Ōtaki Gorge Road to stay closed over holidays

Tuesday, 22 December 2015, 1:02 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

Ōtaki Gorge Road, 13 kilometers inland from SH1, will remain closed over the Christmas holidays at least as concerns mount about the stability of the hillside at a historically unstable area locally know as Blue Bluff. More >>

Coastlands Aquatic Centre a winner

Monday, 23 November 2015, 3:27 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

The pool has been awarded this year’s New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) Outstanding Pool Award. The award recognises the excellence, innovation and effectiveness of pools throughout New Zealand. More >>

White Ribbon affirms Kāpiti commitment to Non-Violence

Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 11:19 am | Kapiti Coast District Council

White Ribbon Charitable Trust National Chair Ric Odom says he’s looking forward to working with Council on this year’s White Ribbon anti-violence campaign. More >>

Heavy Rain Eases in Kapiti

Thursday, 29 October 2015, 12:43 pm | Kapiti Coast District Council

The heavy rain has eased. It is likely that river levels in Kāpiti have peaked and will fall over the afternoon. We have not seen any significant impacts from the king tide. People are still advised to stay away from rivers (including rivermouths) ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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