2010

The simple, if unpleasant, task of counting discarded cigarette butts has clearly shown that the Kāpiti Coast Smokefree Outdoor Public Places Policy is a success, Mayor Jenny Rowan...

The Kapiti Coast District Council passed resolutions today that it intended to work constructively with the New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA), and would be prepared to enter...

Mayor Jenny Rowan has defended her decision to support the Council joining the NZTA Alliance to build the new motorway through Kāpiti. I know this is very upsetting to a number...

The quality of drinking water is paramount as Council moves towards a decision on a long-term water supply solution for the district by June.The quality of drinking water is...

An Alliance project team is being established by the NZTA to cover the the proposed Expressway from MacKays Crossing to Peka Peka.An Alliance project team is being established by...

People illegally tapping into the district’s water reticulation through fire hydrants are putting residents’ at risk, says Mayor Jenny Rowan.People illegally tapping into the...

Two new competitions for schools and students underline the importance of water for the Kapiti Coast district, Mayor Jenny Rowan said.Two new competitions for schools and students...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council proposes making interest-free loans available to ratepayers who install approved water conservation solutions which reduce the use of the...

The district’s “water is precious – he taonga te wai” message is getting through, with new consumption figures showing a significant reduction in the amount of water used over the...

Council has adopted a set of 11 objectives for membership of the Sandhills Expressway Alliance being established by NZTA Kāpiti Coast District Council has adopted a set of...

Dye tests being carried out in the Waikanae River are another step along the path of developing information on the possible water supply solutions. Dye tests being carried out in...

Members of the public are invited to a “catch-up” briefing on water options under investigation for the Paraparaumu/Raumati/Waikanae catchment. “This is an excellent opportunity...

Results from a water taste testing will feed into the detailed investigation of options for additional water supply for the Paraparaumu/Raumati/Waikanae catchment, Mayor Jenny...

Well established and articulated policy is guiding Council in its search to secure a long-term water supply for Waikanae, Paraparaumu and Raumati residents, says Mayor Jenny Rowan....

Kapiti Mayor Jenny Rowan has welcomed the announcement of the Expressway Alliance membership, saying Council now had someone to negotiate with. "The announcement is welcome. The...

Council is to consider reducing the number of Water Supply options to four, according to a report prepared for Council consideration on June 24. “Originally there were 31 options...

Negotiations over Council’s membership of the Sandhills Expressway Alliance were continuing, said Council Chief Executive Pat Dougherty. In June Council set 11 objectives as a...

The cost of supplementing the water supply for Paraparaumu, Raumati and Waikanae using water from the Otaki River has escalated to at least $33 million, according to information...

“We have a saying in Kapiti “He taonga te wai” – our water is precious,” Kāpiti Coast District Mayor told the Parliamentary Select Committee reviewing the Local Government Act 2002...

Mayor Jenny Rowan has rejected any suggestion Council will be making an “11th hour decision” on a future water supply for Waikanae, Paraparaumu and Raumati. “People such as TAG,...

“River Recharge with Groundwater” option recommended as the preferred 50 year water supply solution.  Technical consultants CH2M Beca has recommended Council proceed with the...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council’s decision to become a member of the Alliance to design and build the MacKay’s Crossing to Peka Peka Expressway is a “necessary step forward,”...

Council has brought forward some of the Water Budget to fund field work that is now being done earlier than expected. On August 19 Council confirmed the River Recharge with...

Council intends to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Te Ati Awa Ki Whakarongotai covering the management of the District’s water resources. A draft MOU went before Council...

The decision to delay the information Expos on the Expressway options is disappointing, says Kapiti Mayor Jenny Rowan. “A series of expos were planned to begin on November 7.  I...

Mayor Jenny Rowan says she is pleased the consultation dates have been set for the proposed MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway. “Like many residents, we were disappointed when the...

Kāpiti Coast District Council has welcomed the release of the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway details.“Until now our residents have been living in an information vacuum, not...