Milestone for new Mahara Gallery as roof completed
The completion of the roof on the Mahara Gallery rebuild in Waikanae is a major step in the transformation of the gallery to a museum […]
Lifestyle
Record rainfall for Kāpiti – we have to live with more water
Record rainfall over the last year is causing significantly elevated groundwater levels across the Kāpiti Coast district. Average annual rainfall at the Paraparaumu Aerodrome is […]
Police say ‘selfie those serials’ ahead of the Christmas season
Police are encouraging people to record their serial numbers, to better be able to locate rightful owners of stolen goods and return them. “We routinely […]
Help CleanUp at Kapiti Foodbank
Kāpiti Foodbank has an updated Weekly priority list and its a dirty business. Each week as demand grows, the aim is to maintain a consistent […]
‘Bus-staches’ to boost fundraising effort
In support of Movember, Metlink buses operated by NZ Bus will again be donning a ‘facial’ feature during the month of November. Supporting the initiative […]
Poetry provides meaning and fulfilment after Parkinson’s diagnosis for Raumati Writer
A diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease turned Tim Roberts’ life on its head but seven years later the Raumati man has found meaning and fulfilment in […]
National Ticketing for Public Transport
Greater Wellington and Metlink welcomed news this week that Cubic has been chosen to deliver the next stage of the National Ticketing Solution. At the […]
Kapiti Village to swell with Pride
It is a week like no other in Kāpiti – get ready for the Paekākāriki Pride Festival, a celebration full of colour and exuberance. Organiser […]
The Disadvantages of Ageing in Place
What to keep in mind before committing to staying where you are: Surveys show that most people would prefer to grow older, and even die, […]
Developing a strategy for Kapiti Age Friendly
By Kevin Burrows The Age Friendly Reference group established by Kāpiti Council held a four-hour workshop to look at Age Friendly issues at the international, […]