Scammers making natural disasters worse
Cyber security specialist Jan Thornborough of Kāpiti based Intelligensia says the current natural disasters occuring in New Zealand also create fertile ground for scammers. “When […]
Environment
Metlink preparing for Cyclone Gabrielle
Metlink is preparing for the forecast impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle across the public transport network this evening and over the coming days. Metlink General Manager […]
Bullet hits Kapiti Home during Geese Cull
Waikanae residents took cover on Saturday night when a stray bullet hit the side of their house. The incident occurred around 10pm when contractors were […]
Police continue work identifing person deceased near Kāpiti Island
Regarding the deceased person found in the water near Kāpiti Island this week Police say the identification process is complex and is expected to take […]
Kapiti road Bridges – monuments or monstrosities
The appalling state of the much celebrated Kāpiti Expressway bridges has become a common talking point. When first proposed, expressway bridges were said to be […]
Toxic algae red alert at Waikanae River site
Dangerous levels of toxic algae have been found in the Waikanae River prompting Greater Wellington to strongly advise the public not to swim in near […]
Toxic algae amber alert for Ōtaki and Waikanae Rivers
An amber alert for toxic algae has been issued on the Kāpiti Coast after algal blooms were found in Ōtaki River at State Highway 1 […]
Traffic control for Paraparaumu Stormwater network upgrade
A 12-month upgrade of the Paraparaumu stormwater network begins in January, reports Kāpiti Coast District Council. More than 800 metres of new, larger stormwater pipe […]
Kapiti man tumbles 40m over rock and bush
Police say a rescue today is a reminder to be prepared before going bush. A man has been flown to hospital after falling during a […]
GW Endorsement for co-funding on flood protection
Greater Wellington’s just released, Climate change projections for west of Wellington’s Tararua and Remutaka Ranges, shows the urgency of bringing government co-funding into flood protection […]