Another leading candidate opposes Expressway
Marilyn Stephens, one of the leading candidates for a Paraparaumu Ward council seat, has added her voice to an ever-expanding list of expressway critics. Ms […]
Month: September 2010
Building Inspectors heading south
Two of Kāpiti Council’s Building Inspectors have left for Christchurch in response to Canterbury’s request today for 60 Building Inspectors from throughout New Zealand, Acting […]
Guy to vote for split alcohol age
Ōtaki MP Nathan Guy says he will be supporting a split purchasing age for alcohol when a conscience vote is held in Parliament.“I have given […]
New Matangi trains officially launched
Ōtaki MP and Associate Transport Minister Nathan Guy has officially launched the new Matangi trains in Wellington today. “This train is the first of 48 […]
Reeling in Mahara Place
Glen Hooker, candidate for KCDC (District wide) and founding member of SaveKāpiti is opening an Information Shop in Waikanae today. Mr Hooker was disappointed to […]
Former Works Committee chair gives view on Expressway
Long-serving local politician and businessman Harold Thomas has an extensive history with actual and proposed Kāpiti roading. Mr Thomas is a candidate for the Waikanae […]
Candidate says ‘Them and Us attitude must stop’
Ross Church, Mayoral Candidate for Kāpiti, says the ‘them and us’ attitude among a small minority of Kāpiti residents must stop. “People want to see […]
SaveKāpiti group is growing rapidly
SaveKāpiti was set up as a group of citizens “dedicated to preserving our iconic Kāpiti landscapes from destruction by an unnecessary and poorly thought out […]
Expressway critics turn out in force
Anyone who thought the proposed Expressway through Kāpiti battle was over would need to think again after 400 residents packed a hall at El Rancho […]
Pedal to save petrels!
Imagine a sanctuary for birds like Kāpiti Island, 5500km away in the Pitcairn Islands. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has plans […]