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![Small protest against MP’s taxpayer-funded housing allowance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Small protest against MP’s taxpayer-funded housing allowance
'Yes, he’s entitled [to claim], but no he shouldn’t,' a protester said.
![Council opts to reopen Ōtaki Gorge Rd](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Council opts to reopen Ōtaki Gorge Rd
'Opening the road is the best option,' Mayor Janet Holborow says.
![Kāpiti teen 'voice for cadets' in central region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kāpiti teen 'voice for cadets' in central region
Pyper-Alex Adams appointed to new role in NZ Cadet Forces.
![Cash award to benefit Kāpiti touch community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cash award to benefit Kāpiti touch community
'That’s $5000 we don’t have to fundraise for.'
![Beekeepers buzzing after Hawke's Bay cyclone donations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Beekeepers buzzing after Hawke's Bay cyclone donations
Ōtaki Buzz Club are donating 25 hives to Hawke's Bay.
![Exciting things brewing for Elemental Cider](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Exciting things brewing for Elemental Cider
Elemental Cider has taken home several awards and is involved in a new apple study.
![Air force officer turned candidate running in Ōtaki again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Air force officer turned candidate running in Ōtaki again
Tim Costley wants to lower the cost of living, fix the road to Levin, and focus on crime.