Kapiti and Horowhenua share election spoils
The Kāpiti Coast and Horowhenua look like sharing the honours in the election with three different parties likely to provide the next MP. In the […]
Politics
Ōtaki hapū to raise loss of whenua and te reo concerns at marae tribunal hearing
Ōtaki hapū will begin presenting their claims to the Waitangi Tribunal at Raukawa Marae, Ōtaki on Monday. Spokesperson Denise Hapeta says the main issue for […]
Wild winds whack Kapiti Coast
Trees and fences toppled in the extreme winds on Sunday night. Throughout Kāpiti residents report damage but no injuries. Strong winds across the central and […]
Maori Ward in prospect for Kapiti Council
Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking the community’s views on whether to establish a Māori ward ahead of the 2025 local elections. Feedback closes at […]
Kapiti Council to keep STV for local elections
Kāpiti Council has notified its intention to keep the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system for the 2025 local body elections. STV is a proportional electoral […]
Kapiti Council gets into some serious Trash Talk
Talking trash isn’t usually invited by Councils but Kāpiti Council says this is a great time for trash talk as KCDC and the seven other […]
Tim Costley says National will fund Cancer Treatments
Tim Costley, National’s Ōtaki electorate candidate, says a National Government will pay for 13 cancer treatments that are helping extend survival rates in Australia, by […]
Kapiti focused after Three Waters Amendment
Kāpiti Council Chief Executive Darren Edwards says Parliament recently passing a big chunk of the Government’s water reforms provides further certainty into the establishment of […]
Council votes for plan change enabling more housing in Kāpiti
Today, Kāpiti Coast District Council voted to approve changes to its District Plan to enable more housing in the district. Mayor Janet Holborow said the […]
Kapiti Council’s AA credit rating reaffirmed; Outlook revised to negative
Kāpiti Coast District Council has had its strong AA credit rating reaffirmed by independent ratings agency S&P Global, but the outlook for the coming year […]