Rosalie is a reporter for Kāpiti News
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Skate into summer with Seaside Skates in Kāpiti
"We're the only place in New Zealand where you can try on all these kinds of skates."
Furniture that stands the ravages of time
Big Mac has grown from a hobby to a thriving business for Steph Smith and Andy Harvard.
Mātauranga Medical offers new model of care for Kāpiti patients
Mātauranga Medical is based at 5 Tongariro St and welcomes new patients.
Young mental health advocate speaks out
Amy Skipper has started the Mental Health Matters Initiative for youth.
Vida Kelly on the art of book designing
Book designer Vida Kelly has worked with Quentin Blake to redesign Roald Dahl's books.
Horse owners in the lurch as QE Park grazing phased out
Horse owners at QEP in Kāpiti have just six weeks to find places to graze their horses.
Meet Gore mayor: Ben Bell
Ben Bell talks to Kāpiti News about how he became Gore mayor after growing up in Ōtaki.
'We believe in valuing our people for what they are not for what they're not'
Artists at the inaugural exhibition will be from The Shed Project and other local artists.
Surf lifesaving club in danger of closure if new building cannot be funded
The Paekākāriki Surf Lifeguards need to raise $5 million for their new clubrooms.
Kāpiti olive oils win big at NZ Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards
Both olive groves are boutique, with less than 600 olive trees.
Explore a revitalised Brisbane city as it prepares for hosting the Olympic Games
As the city prepares for a big future, there are plenty of new attractions to visit now.
Centenarian witnessed Queen's coronation
Still going strong at 100, Monica shares stories from her 100 years.
Janet Holborow wins tight mayoral race in Kāpiti
Janet Holborow narrowly overcame councillor Rob McCann to win the Kāpiti mayoralty.
Wendy Huston inducted into Kāpiti Business Hall of Fame
Advocate and educator in "total disbelief" at accolade.
Atareira support Mental Health Awareness Week in Kāpiti
This year's theme is 'Reconnect - with the people and places that lift you up'.
Art project unites scientists, climate warriors and marine enthusiasts
The Tohorā Art Project is complete after 10 months of community workshops in Kāpiti.
Star locations: The Aussie hot spots from George Clooney's latest movie
Rosalie Willis takes a tour of the 'Ticket to Paradise' filming locations
Kiwi filmmaker set to return home from LA to film thriller
Support from Kāpiti businesses gives Mason Cade Packer's thriller film the green light.
Kiwi wins Emmy for sound editing on Stranger Things
The Raumati Beach local works on Hollywood films and TV shows from his home in Kāpiti
CARE funding enables artist to create business and become independent
'The goal is for Erena to become independent, we are very close to reaching that goal.'
Multi-skilled artist makes animated videos and songs to inspire tamariki to learn te reo
Turanga Mahutonga's album Waiata Bros is released on September 21.
Tireless kaumatua honoured with Kāpiti Mayoral Award
The Kāpiti Coast Civic and Community Awards were given out at Te Raukura last week
Community crop swap makes fresh fruit and vegetables accessible for all
'Everyone's sharing, it's beautiful, it's bringing people together.'
Poems highlight mental health issues that come with ageing
Wally Brown took to writing humorous poems about the struggles of getting old.
Cancer Society Wellington run free wills campaign
Waikanae Law is participating in the campaign.
New innovative dementia care model being used in Kāpiti at Home4All
Home4All is day time programme run by Jan and Marian Weststrate in Raumati.
Samoan swimming star shares Commonwealth Games experience
Kokoro Frost has returned to Ōtaki where he is continuing to train with coach Jon Winter.
Emma Hercus wins $20,000 National Contemporary Art Award
Emma Hercus' work Red Handed is a 'majestically layered celebration of adversity'.
Award a clinical win for new business
Jacquie won her industry's biggest award a year after starting Kāpiti Oral Health Clinic
Kokoro Frost represents Samoa at Commonwealth Games
"It's awesome to brush shoulders and meet athletes that you've grown up watching on TV."
New manager appointed at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve in Waikanae
New direction for Ngā Manu with Anna McKenzie Hawea as general manager.
Wonky Box food rescue expands to Kāpiti
After a year of operation, Wonky Box is now servicing the Kāpiti district.
Ōtaki's new build will provide a racing village environment
The Ōtaki Māori Racing Club is going into a partnership to develop 500 homes on club land.
Proposal for 500 homes to be built at Ōtaki Māori Racing Club
The housing will help alleviate housing woes in Ōtaki.
Big stage theatre dream comes true for Paraparaumu College student
Mischa Obrien performed in the Broadway smash-hit production of Shrek the Musical.
'Transformational' bid to ease housing woes
Investment in Ōtaki's water and roading infrastructure will enable 1000 homes to be built
Kāpiti Women's Triathlon returns after two years of Covid disruption
The event is back next year after two years of last-minute cancellations
Kāpiti poet fulfils creative dream
Āwhina Andrew has put poems written over the past 20 years into a book
Kāpiti charity starts free ball dress hire for students
"It was just so lovely to see the girls' faces when trying them on."
Police Blue Light event lets kids take flight
Students from Kāpiti and Horowhenua were invited to the Blue Light Take a Kid Flying Day.
Ōtaki College students find value in learning outside
"I feel like my work is having a positive impact on their lives."
Five artists shortlisted for Parkin Drawing Prize
Five artists from Kāpiti have been named on the shortlist, chosen from 588 entries.
Six Kāpiti Art Studio artists make IHC Art Awards top 100
Kāpiti Art Studio artists are supported to create works in a welcoming & safe environment.
Lucy reunited with puppies after social media plea
Lucy was found in Porirua and returned to Kāpiti five hours after she was taken.
Matariki kites the stars of display at Coastlands in Paraparaumu
Michel Tuffery and Yvonne de Mille's works aim to inspire traditional kite making.
Ōtaki Surf Lifesaving Club celebrates centenary
The club reformed many times in the beginning until it started again for good in 1953.
When it comes to art there's no right or wrong
John Jensen's painting will be displayed at the Riversdale Mixed Media Art Exhibition.
Paekākāriki Surf Lifeguards volunteer honoured
John Hook has been a committee member for 39 years and a volunteer for 47 years.
How to avoid devastation: Tornado victim
Check your insurance and top your trees is the advice of one Kāpiti resident.
Severe storm rips through Waikanae, Norfolk pines downed
"It was shaking and shuddering and I thought is this going to rip the building apart?"
MasterChef contestant hopeful of getting his ducks in a row
Lance Meynell makes it through the first elimination.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Libby Hakaraia recognised for advancing Māori storytelling
Libby Hakaraia has been championing Māori storytelling through media and film for 30 yrs.
Queen's Birthday Honour: Pioneer in music therapy honoured
Dr Daphne Rickson is being made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Wendy van Delden receives honour for 40 yrs service to music society
Wendy has been involved with the Waikanae Music Society for 40 years.
Queen's Birthday Honour: Taxwoman Naomi Ferguson receives honour
Naomi Ferguson was the first female commissioner and chief executive of Inland Revenue.
From Ōtaki to Japan: Life on a rugby scholarship
The hours are long, the training intense - but at least she can sleep in class.
Kāpiti mayor bowing out on a high
Guru will take some time out and get back into writing after his term in office finishes.
Kāpiti's Amberley Kennish cooks for place on MasterChef NZ
Amberley Kennish will be on MasterChef NZ's second episode of auditions tonight.
Four Kāpiti artists to feature at NZ Art Show
Owie Simpson, Michelle Retimana, Ronda Thompson and James Brewer have been selected.
Ella Monnery hits the international stage
Ella talks about growing up in Waikanae Beach before setting foot on the big stage.
Famous beehive kilns restored, arts centre planned
Plans for an arts centre surrounding Smišek's famous beehive kilns have been announced.
Ad campaign saves Kāpiti women's life
Jan is now knitting snoods to support Bowel Cancer NZ and raise awareness.
Activist and councillor Sophie Handford seeks re-election
Sophie Handford is seeking re-election on the Paekākāriki-Raumati Ward in Kāpiti.
15-year-old's first novel: All you need is a pen, paper and passion
Echo is about Eric, a young boy fighting for independence from his parents as he grows up.
Kāpiti Marine Reserve played significant role over its 30 years
The fourth oldest marine reserve in NZ celebrates its 30th anniversary this month.
TEDxKāpiti speaker line-up announced
Eleven speakers will share their ideas, basing their talks around the theme 'emerge'.
Paekākāriki's tribute to families who paved way for TG build
The Smith and Perkins family history has been remembered in an exhibition
Asher Wilson-Goldman is running for Greater Wellington
Asher is running for the Kāpiti constituency in this year's local body elections.
The cost of dying: Calls for Govt to increase funeral grant
Funeral directors call on the govt to increase funeral grants for low-income families.
Kaibosh raises funds to give out 39,500 meals each month
This comes as the need continues to increase due to the pandemic and rising living costs.
Natasha Goggin selected into New Zealand tenpin bowling teams
Natasha is heading to Aus to compete as part of the New Zealand junior and youth teams.
Must visit Kāpiti eateries this winter
Ethnic options are aplenty on the Kāpiti Coast, check out these options this winter.
LA-based film-maker set to direct homecoming film in Kāpiti
Kāpiti is the setting for LA-based Mason Cade Packer's next short production.
Excitement ahead with trails created next to Transmission Gully
Construction starts in spring and is due to be finished within 12 months.
Students show resilience bringing Shakespeare to life
'All involved were incredibly resilient to bring their pieces to live performance status.'
Living in a box: An inside look at Kāpiti Coast's new Purepod
The newest cabin in the Purepod collection is a peaceful place of silence and solitude.
Shows coming back to Te Raukura ki Kāpiti as restrictions ease
Te Raukura is looking forward to welcoming back bigger audiences as restrictions ease.