Traffic control for Paraparaumu Stormwater network upgrade
A 12-month upgrade of the Paraparaumu stormwater network begins in January, reports Kāpiti Coast District Council. More than 800 metres of new, larger stormwater pipe […]
Transport
Key milestone continues journey for Ōtaki to North of Levin Highway
Kāpiti Council District Council has received a Notice of Requirement application from Waka Kotahi for its new Ōtaki to North of Levin highway – a […]
Wellington and Porirua buses to use Saturday timetables in January
Most Metlink buses in Wellington city and Porirua will use their Saturday timetables on weekdays from 4 to 27 January.Routes 13, 28, 33, 34, 35, […]
Kapiti man tumbles 40m over rock and bush
Police say a rescue today is a reminder to be prepared before going bush. A man has been flown to hospital after falling during a […]
Critical injury in Car Fire prompts caution
UPDATE: A person critically injured in a car fire in Taranaki this morning has passed away in hospital. Emergency services were alerted to the car […]
Expressway opening – a great Christmas present
By Shelly Warwick – Ōtaki Ward Councillor Leaving home this morning and getting onto the old SH1 just north of Ōtaki was brilliant. Usually at […]
Police disappointed after checkpoint fails
Wellington Police are disappointed after 15 drivers tested for excess breath alcohol last night as part of a crack-down on drink driving over the festive […]
Expressway bypasses Otaki shops
Ōtaki Main St appears to have taken on a ghostly quiet on what is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. The new […]
Tales from December Skies
From Aviation Tales by John Skene A lot seems to happen during December in our aviation world and I thought it appropriate to mention but […]
And so it begins… Patience required
Looks like the Holiday traffic has started early and patience is required. From early afternoon the road between Waikanae and Ōtaki has been very slow. […]