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Christmas Fantastical
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at the Wellington Region’s own pop-up experience! This Christmas the old Placemakers Building in Kapiti will be transformed into a celebration of Christmas joy with interactive festive spaces to delight Christmas lovers of all ages.
December 17, 2019New photos show progress of Transmission Gully one year out from opening
One year out from its planned opening, new photographs show just how much work has been done – and remains to be done – on Transmission Gully.
December 13, 2019Quote of the Day
“We are most alive when we’re in love.”
– John Updike
December 11, 2019Kiwi Night Encounter
This is your chance to share in the night world of kiwi. Watch our birds as they emerge from their daytime slumber and engage in the nocturnal exploration of their outdoor enclosure.
December 9, 2019Quote of the Day
“Civilization began the first time an angry person cast a word instead of a rock.
– Sigmund Freud
December 6, 2019Take one notorious highway chokepoint, add cones – get commuting chaos
Travellers were trapped in commuting hell as road works saw an entire lane on a notorious highway chokepoint north of Wellington coned off at peak time.
December 5, 2019Te Horo Xmas Market
For the 13th consecutive year, the Te Horo Xmas Market brings you a great selection of local produce, plants, baking, crafts and gifts of all kinds.
December 2, 2019No plans to merge Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast District Health Boards
Despite having one chief executive between them, combining the Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast District Health Boards is off the cards.
November 28, 2019Quote of the Day
“One that would have the fruit must climb the tree.”
– Thomas Fuller
November 26, 2019Family Movies
Come in to Ōtaki Library and enjoy a free, new release, family-rated movie!
November 25, 2019Nine out of 10 Kiwi teens are not active enough, study reveals
A first-ever global report looking at physical activity trends among 11 to 17 year olds has found 89 per cent of young Kiwis and Australians are not active enough.
November 22, 2019Quote of the Day
“We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them.”
– Khalil Gibran
November 21, 2019The Web Genius Kapiti Run for Youth 2020
Planning is underway so note your calendar now for Sunday 29 March 2020 to be part of the Web Genius Kapiti Run for Youth (KR4Y) to raise funds and fitness for Kapiti’s youth while having great fun strolling or running along the beautiful Kapiti coastline.
November 19, 2019Quote of the Day
“The way to get things done is not to mind who gets the credit for doing them.”
– Benjamin Jowett
November 15, 2019Kapiti Coast Strawberry Festival
The Festival is about the local community coming together to show case the uniqueness of the Kapiti Coast Region. It focuses on a fun family day out with something to see and do for all.
November 14, 2019Reduced crash rate on Kāpiti expressway leads to call for fast track of safety upgrades
The success of safety barriers on the recently-opened Kāpiti expressway has prompted calls for more to be done on the rest of the country’s roads.
November 11, 2019Quote of the Day
“It’s not what you pay a man, but what he costs you that counts.”
– Will Rogers
November 8, 2019Quote of the Day
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”
– John C. Maxwell
November 7, 2019Walk 2 D’Feet MND 2019
Walk 2 D’Feet MND provides an opportunity for our community to come together to show that we are united, honour those living with MND and commemorate loved ones lost to the disease.
November 5, 2019Quote of the Day
“The dog that trots about finds a bone.”
– Golda Meir
November 4, 2019Person with measles visited Pak’n’Save, The Warehouse and mall in Paraparaumu
People who went shopping around Paraparaumu have been asked to watch out for any signs of measles, after a person who did not know they were sick went to several public spots.
October 30, 2019Kāpiti Arts Trail
Celebrate Kāpiti in colour this Spring! The Kāpiti Arts Trail 2019 showcases a huge range of art, from traditional to cutting edge, soul-soothing to challenging, comfortable to provocative, and decorative, awe-inspiring or functional.
October 29, 2019Quote of the Day
“Out of difficulties grow miracles.”
– Jean de la Bruyere
October 25, 2019Plant Sale & Garden Gala
Bring out your gumboots, it’s back! The great Paekākāriki School plant sale features a wide variety of vegetables, annuals, natives, perennials and seasoned advice.
October 24, 2019Surf life saving clubs face uncertain future on New Zealand’s eroding coastlines
The cost of fighting coastal erosion and sea level rise is threatening the future of New Zealand’s surf life saving clubs, with some already being forced to retreat to survive.
October 22, 2019Kapiti Indoor Market – Christmas 2019
With 90+ stalls the market creates an enjoyable shopping experience for customers who want to browse a vast array of products & services with no chance of cancellation due to weather.
October 15, 2019Quote of the Day
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.”
– Milton Berle
October 11, 2019Waikanae Spring Market 2019
This and the Waikanae Easter Market bring visitors from far and wide – so make a day of it, come on the train, by bicycle and enjoy the river tracks afterwards, or just relax in the restaurants and cafes – it is always a lovely day!
October 10, 2019Regional mayors still questioning $6.4 billion transport programme
Concerns are growing over the proposed Let’s Get Wellington Moving programme, with several regional mayors saying they do not agree with the final package.
October 9, 2019Quote of the Day
“Just because something doesn’t do what you planned it to do doesn’t mean it’s useless.”
– Thomas A. Edison
October 4, 2019Why Kāpiti can’t coast?
As the potential impacts of climate change become clearer, those on the Kāpiti Coast are facing some difficult conversations.
October 3, 2019Wrappers
Do you like reading, writing and socialising? If so, you might like to join the Wrappers group. The Wrappers (Writers, Readers And Poets) are a group of teens who meet once a month to chat about books, participate in fun activities and take on reading and writing related challenges.
October 2, 2019Fonterra to close final link to globally-known cheese brand on Kāpiti Coast
It made Kāpiti a brand known across the world, but now it has lost its final physical connection to its namesake.
September 27, 2019Quote of the Day
“The science of today is the technology of tomorrow.”
– Edward Teller
September 27, 2019Bike Rodeo
Pedal Ready will be there on the day to give some bike training skills to children. The Bike Rodeo is a fun circuit suitable for 3-10 year olds.
September 23, 2019Government announces $41 million for new classrooms in Wellington region
The Government has announced $41 million for new classrooms across the Wellington region as it faces looming demand for new spaces for about 2500 students.
September 20, 2019Quote of the Day
“Everything that is made beautiful and fair and lovely is made for the eye of one who sees.”
– Rumi
September 19, 2019Reading Challenge
The more challenges you complete, the more chances you have to win a prize! But even if you’ve just got time to read one book this spring, you could be a winner!
September 17, 2019History in schools is a welcome move
History teachers hail decision to make subject compulsory in schools.
September 13, 2019Quote of the Day
“Beware the fury of a patient man.”
– John Dryden
September 11, 2019Vegan Expo
Come celebrate Kapiti’s second plant-based food and lifestyle expo with scrumptious vegan food stalls, inspirational speakers and loads of green living ideas to help save this planet of ours.
September 9, 2019Quote of the Day
“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.”
– William Shakespeare
September 6, 2019Transport benefits ‘secondary’ for Wellington’s proposed $2.2 billion mass transit system
Government documents show Wellington’s proposed $2.2 billion mass transit system would have “secondary” transport benefits.
September 5, 2019Kāpiti Baby & Child Show
Kāpiti Baby & Child Show is the exciting baby expo coming to you again this September! With a fantastic selection of exhibitors, this event is not to be missed.
September 3, 2019Quote of the Day
“To see things in the seed, that is genius.”
– Lao Tzu
August 30, 2019Wellington’s ‘most dangerous road’ SH58 to get temporary safety measures
The Wellington region’s ‘most dangerous road’ will get new, temporary, safety improvements.
August 28, 2019The Web Genius Kapiti Run for Youth 2020
Planning is underway so note your calendar now for Sunday 29 March 2020 to be part of the Web Genius Kapiti Run for Youth (KR4Y) to raise funds and fitness for Kapiti’s youth while having great fun strolling or running along the beautiful Kapiti coastline.
August 27, 2019Quote of the Day
“Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for the truth.”
– Benjamin Disraeli
August 23, 2019Kāpiti locals urged to avoid Mazengarb stream after sewage leak
Kāpiti Coast residents have been warned to avoid a local stream after the discharge of raw sewage from a broken wastewater pipe.
August 22, 2019Sharpening Tools for Home and Garden
Come along and watch a demonstration of sharpening a variety of tools. Tools will be kitchen and garden tools and the tools used to sharpen are easily available.
August 21, 2019