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18 February 2025 | Stormwater relief project cracking on
You can't beat Kāpiti on a good day – and what good days we've been having lately! With sunshine, warm breezes, and that unbeatable summer vibe, it’s been the perfect time to enjoy all that our little slice of paradise has to offer. This weekend is shaping up to be a great one too, with fantastic outdoor events for you to enjoy. So gather your whānau, get involved, and make the most of it!
11 February 2025 | Positioning Kāpiti for a vibrant, thriving, and sustainable future
It was great seeing so many of you enjoying the warm weather at our Waitangi Day commemorations, hosted by Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki. Thanks so much for coming along!
We're heading into a busy period of community engagement and consultation and your feedback is important to us. First up we have our Economic Development Strategy, which outlines the ways we'll be helping local businesses and industry thrive.
4 February 2025 | Raising the roof for Ōtaki's new reservoir
It's summertime and the weather is sweet! That means there's lots of work happening across the district. We're halfway through our chipsealing schedule, and we've also reached important milestones on the upgrades to some of our district's water assets.
How your water services will be delivered will be a big topic of conversation this year and we'll want to know what you think. Register for our Have Your Say online platform and be part of the conversation about water and lots of other important topics.
28 January 2025 | Trash talk
It's been a week of natural wonders on our beautiful coast, with bioluminescence at our beaches, and a comet and line-up of planets visible in our evening skies. We've loved seeing so many of our community out and about enjoying our parks and open spaces after dark to see these phenomena. Just a reminder that rules for our beaches still apply in these instances to ensure we can all enjoy these spaces together safely.
Photo credit: @bruceinz on Instagram
21 January 2025 | Commemorate Waitangi Day with Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki
Welcome back summer! It's been a scorching few days and we hope everyone got some down time and play time. The fun doesn't stop there though – check out what's on to keep the kids entertained for the remainder of the school holidays.
As we head full steam into 2025, we'll be asking for your feedback on some important topics. Sign up to Have Your Say to be notified of opportunities to help shape the Kāpiti you want for the future.
14 January 2025 | Kenakena stormwater project kicking off
It's great to see the sun shining as works on our major infrastructure projects get back underway throughout the district. You may have also spotted our team out on our beaches doing their bit to keep our community safe.
Our summer activities continue this week and there's plenty happening over Wellington Anniversary weekend. So, soak up that Kāpiti sunshine, stay safe and make the most of it!
7 January 2025 | Keeping Kāpiti humming over the break
Happy New Year! Hopefully you've had a relaxing summer break, and a chance to spend time enjoying all that Kāpiti has to offer. We’re celebrating the unsung heroes who worked through the holidays to keep our district running smoothly and highlight. Plus, discover some great summer activities, including our updated playground search, Heritage Trail, fun at our libraries and pools, and the Festival of Pots.
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.
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