NZ humanitarian agencies say temporary increase in refugee quota a good start
New Zealand humanitarian aid workers have welcomed the government’s commitment to taking 750 Syrian refugees over three years and upping the amount of humanitarian aid […]
Regional News
Fair forum needed at Council
Dear editor, For two years I lobbied Council on the water meter issue and was subjected first-hand to a high level of bullying and collusion […]
Red Cross needs your support to help refugees
New Zealand Red Cross is offering concerned Kiwis some practical ideas for how they can help make a difference in the refugee crisis. “It’s difficult […]
Leadership Change for Kāpiti Council’s PDP
Darryl Lew, who has led the work to get the Proposed District Plan back on track over the last 18 months, is leaving Council in […]
Public pressure sees change in tree policy
Kāpiti Council has confirmed that only the most significant indigenous trees will be protected in urban areas of Kāpiti from 4 September, and that property […]
TV3 story not so charitable
Open Letter from Charities Services You may have seen a news story that was broadcast on Wednesday evening on TV3’s Story programme about charities and […]
Yellow sludge – just nature doing its thing
The yellow sludge you see on top of the water or lining the shores could well be a sign that plants are feeling spring in […]
Join the Waimeaa Weedbusters
Weedbusting at the Waimeha Lagoon Tuesday 15 September 2pm Children’s Playground, Queen’s Drive. Bring: Gardening gloves, warm clothes, strong shoes, trowel (labelled) Contact: Sally Mathieson […]
Wellington Region’s travellers highly satisfied with public transport
Customer satisfaction with the Wellington public transport network remains high, according to the Regional Council’s latest annual Metlink customer satisfaction survey. The survey, carried out […]
Kāpiti hosts Chinese sports teams
The Wellington Chinese Sport and Cultural Centre (WCSCC) recently visited Kāpiti to take part in an annual basketball derby against teams representing the Kāpiti region. […]