December 2024

They say into each life some rain must fall, and unfortunately that can sometimes even include a Kāpiti summer.   So, what’s there to do when the weather doesn’t play ball this summer? Staying in Our...

A Paraparaumu community long affected by flooding issues can head into winter 2025 confident rain will no longer pose such a threat to property and infrastructure. Work to improve the flow of the Te...

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor Janet Holborow has expressed disappointment in the Government’s decision to place tolls on the new Ōtaki to north of Levin four-lane highway. “While we’ve always been in...

We have some wonderful public gardens around our district for those who like to stop and smell the flowers! Here's just a few we’ve been enjoying lately. Paekākāriki Village Our team regularly outdo...

Yesterday’s signing of the trust deed for the Affordable Housing Trust - Kāpiti Housing Solutions marks the next step in Kāpiti Coast’s journey to providing more affordable housing in the...

Recently we’ve seen some scary examples of why it’s important to dispose of hazardous waste properly.  Things like batteries, wet solvents or hot ashes should not go into your general waste bins –...

Rakauoteora Te Maipi – known to many as Koro Don – may be stepping away from his role as Kāpiti Coast District Council’s kaumatua but his fire for te reo Māori and Māori culture will continue to...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is supporting six local community projects that aim to increase access to community and affordable housing in the district. Funding of $150,000 from the previous...

In Kāpiti safe drinking water is available at the turn of a tap – and something we all take for granted. Our great track record on managing our ‘three waters’ (drinking water, wastewater and...

Following review and public consultation Kāpiti Coast District Council has adopted the Dangerous, Affected, and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2024. The policy is a requirement of the Building Act and is...

Thinking of building a new home, extending or renovating the one you have, or just putting in a new wood burner? You’ll probably need a building consent. If your plans affect neighbours, the wider...

Kāpiti Coast District Council is exploring opportunities to retain three waters services (drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater) in-house or enter joint arrangements with councils to the north of...