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I had the privilege of being invited to judge the best stall at the Ōtaki Kids Market on Sunday 13 October, what a difficult job. So many stalls and such a lot of thought, time and effort had gone in...

The Ōtaki Community Board (OCB) was out in force on Saturday 22 September at the Ōtaki Community Expo. This was a great opportunity to talk to the community about what’s going well and their...

First published in the Kapiti News on 8 September 2024 It’s been a busy start to September around the district.  Last week I attended the Ōtaki and Kāpiti Principles Association hui where the leaders...

First published in Ōtaki Today 30 August 2024 Recently an open home was held to view more homes being completed in Ōtaki by Kainga Ora.  These homes are welcome, but local people are often missing out...

First published in the Kāpiti News on 17 July Young people getting involved in our community is something that always grabs my attention. Taking the opportunity to meet with Nerys, Charlotte, Innes,...

First published in the Kapiti News on 10 July 2024 20, 10, 12, 17, 11, 1. Numbers can tell a story, often only one part of a story but a story, nonetheless. Without context numbers can be meaningless...

Kāpiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow Thursday’s Council meeting saw the approval of our Long-term Plan. The culmination of months of work the plan focussed on resilient infrastructure, creating a...

On the 27 January I had the pleasure of opening the Te Horo Kilns project exhibition at Toi Mahara gallery in Waikanae.  This is an exhibition in ceramic art and other mediums by local Kāpiti Artist...

The fine weather on the weekend saw bumper crowds at the Easter markets in Waikanae and Ōtaki.  In Waikanae on Saturday, elected members and staff took the opportunity to talk about the Long-term plan...

First published in the Kāpiti News on Wednesday 20 March 2024 A subject of much conversation, rates increases are an issue that communities around the country are grappling with. Often considered to...

In this video Councillor Liz Koh talks about the impact of rates increases across Aotearoa New Zealand and what support is available. You can view the full video on Vimeo.

First published in the Kāpiti News on Wednesday 14 March 2024 What a weekend it’s been in Kāpiti! On Saturday morning the Paekākāriki Surf Lifesaving Club marked an important milestone in the...

First published in the Kāpiti News on Wednesday 30 August 2023 Kāpiti is known as a District with a high number of people in our community over the age of 65 – in fact 26% of our population compared...

Kāpiti Coast District councillors will be out in force in Mahara Place, Waikanae next Tuesday (22 August) as part of their commitment to making sure people have plenty of opportunities to get involved...

Hey there, Kāpiti folks! Your Council wants to chat about where our district is going. We're making plans for the next few years and even the next 30 years! Our goal is to make our community better in...

Councillors have adopted the Council’s Annual Plan 2023/24 and confirmed rates for the coming financial year. Over the next 12 months the Annual Plan will see Council invest in essential...

Published Kāpiti Observer 17 May 2023 A ‘Thai hot’ Massaman Curry describes my current life, if the saying ‘variety is the spice of life’ is to be believed. Briefings, workshops, more briefings, more...

Councillors have agreed 10 strategic priorities for the triennium and agreed to progress work to develop a new community vision to 2060 and beyond, and an accompanying blueprint for change. The 10...

Kāpiti Coast District councillors have adopted 10 strategic priorities for the triennium and agreed to progress work to develop a new community vision to 2060 and beyond, and an accompanying blueprint...