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17 December 2024 | Meri Kirihimete from the Mayor
It's the final edition of Everything Kāpiti for 2024! We're keeping summer fresh for you, with daily SPLASH sessions at our pools to keep the kids entertained during the holidays, plus some fun summer activities in January as part of the Summer Reading Challenge hosted by our libraries. Keep an eye on our website for details on upcoming events.
While our service centres and libraries are closed from 24 December until 3 January, our critical services, including those ensuring public safety and protecting the environment, will continue. Opening hours for our pools, libraries, and transfer stations vary over the holiday period, so check our opening hours before you visit. For any urgent matters you can still get in touch with us by calling 0800 486 486.
10 December 2024 | Your Kāpiti – where summer stays local
After the fabulous spirit and turn-out at our Christmas on the Coast Parade and Festival on Sunday, it really is beginning to feel like Christmas! We had an amazing time with our community and the many supporters who helped make this event possible – check out our story below to view a few photos from the day. And if you're wondering what to do this Kāpiti summer, check out our new Visit Kāpiti website for plenty of ideas for staying local this summer.
3 December 2024 | Christmas comes early for the Coast
We couldn't be more excited about Christmas on the Coast this Sunday, and we're keeping our fingers, toes and more crossed for fine weather for Santa and the parade and festival! Keep an eye on our Facebook page and website on Friday for any updates. Read on for updates on Local Water Done Well, our infrastructure projects, waste-busting wizards in our communities, refreshing Waikanae War Memorial Park playground, and much more.
26 November 2024 | Your vision for Kāpiti
With December just around the corner, we can't wait to stay local this Kāpiti summer. This Saturday 30 November is the highly anticipated annual Kāpiti Food Fair – don't miss out! Our summer beach dog zones start this Sunday – make sure you know where and when your dog can be on the beach this summer.
Even if you don't have a dog, it can be handy to know what these zones are, so we can all share our stunning beach spaces happily together. And it's the last week to register a float for our Christmas on the Coast parade – applications close 5pm, Monday 2 December, so get yours in soon!
19 November 2024 | Meanwhile, here's some good news!
This week is off to a great start with our 'Meanwhile Space' being recognised at the Recreation Aotearoa Awards. Ka rawe! We've also got updates on concept plans for Te Ara Whetū | Waikanae Library and future local water services delivery options.
And we're kicking off the summer events season with the Kāpiti Food Fair, happening next Saturday 30 November. With food, stalls, and live entertainment, you won't want to miss out. Read on to find out more and for other upcoming events.
12 November 2024 | News splash – Waikanae Pool is open!
Thank you to everyone who came along to the Art Trail over the past two weekends – what an amazing turn out! Tell us what you thought of your visit and be in to win an awesome arty prize.
We've fixed the temperature at our popular Waikanae Pool so it's now fully operational and waiting for you make a splash!
And a note for any early birds that our libraries and service centres will be opening a little later than usual at 10am on Friday so our staff can attend a meeting.
5 November 2024 | Celebrate Kāpiti Heritage this weekend
Spring winds are blowing and if you're letting off fireworks, stay safe by following these tips and keep fireworks out of our public spaces, like beaches, reserves, parks, and sports fields.
This weekend is your last chance to check out the Kāpiti Coast Art Trail! It's also our district's turn to celebrate its heritage as part of the Wellington Heritage Festival, with local events to help you discover pieces of our past.
29 October 2024 | Kāpiti Coast Art Trail on this weekend and next!
It's finally here – the Kāpiti Coast Art Trail is this weekend! It's not too late to plan your trail, and there's a treat in store for one lucky art enthusiast who does this online. Read on for details. This week we're celebrating Play Week, so whether you're young or young at heart, our district has you covered.
We're also excited that our much-loved summer pool in Waikanae reopens next Monday 4 November! We can't wait to see you there. See our website for opening hours.
22 October 2024 | Congratulations to our two Recreation Award finalists
The long weekend is in sight, and rain or shine, we hope everyone can take some time to recharge, relax, and reconnect with family and whānau. That includes our hard-working frontline staff. All our libraries will be closed on Monday, along with our service centres, but you can still contact our afterhours call centre for any urgent enquiries on 0800 486 486. Check out our website for opening hours for our pools and transfer stations.
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