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Community crop swap makes fresh fruit and vegetables accessible for all
'Everyone's sharing, it's beautiful, it's bringing people together.'
Samoan swimming star shares Commonwealth Games experience
Kokoro Frost has returned to Ōtaki where he is continuing to train with coach Jon Winter.
Kokoro Frost represents Samoa at Commonwealth Games
"It's awesome to brush shoulders and meet athletes that you've grown up watching on TV."
Wonky Box food rescue expands to Kāpiti
After a year of operation, Wonky Box is now servicing the Kāpiti district.
Proposal for 500 homes to be built at Ōtaki Māori Racing Club
The housing will help alleviate housing woes in Ōtaki.
'Transformational' bid to ease housing woes
Investment in Ōtaki's water and roading infrastructure will enable 1000 homes to be built
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."
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.
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?"
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.
From Ōtaki to Japan: Life on a rugby scholarship
The hours are long, the training intense - but at least she can sleep in class.
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.
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
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.
Transmission Gully a game-changer but public transport still important
Investment is still needed in and around Kāpiti to continue making it more accessible.
Kelly Fox shares what to expect when driving Transmission Gully
Kelly Fox from Traffic Updates-Horowhenua Kapiti Wellington shares her experience on TG.
Kapakapanui Track: A magical day hike
Kapakapanui Track is a challenging but stunning day hike, just 10 minutes from Waikanae.
Kāpiti Governance Mentoring Programme expands
After last year's success in Kāpiti four more districts will be included in the programme.
Modified wheelchair makes Waikanae Beach accessible for all
A beach wheelchair is available at Waikanae Beach, Kāpiti for anyone who needs it.
'The conflict is real': Ukrainian couple share fears for family
Ukrainian couple's anguish for family and what you can do to help
Learning in nature stimulates all the right senses for college students
Local forager Mike King has created a greenhouse classroom for students at Ōtaki College.
Club's bilingual website easier to surf
The club has taken the opportunity to be more representative of its community
New Arcade will give teens something to do
The new arcade is located on Te Roto Drive, Paraparaumu.
Champion of Kiribati community honoured for work
"It was shocking when I was informed of this honour."
Ally of disabled community recognised
'Someone thinking the mahi I do as worthy of this level of honour is incredibly humbling.'
Young Ōtaki carver wins Prime Minister's award
Daniel McGregor-Brimble has won the William Wallace Te Iho Pūmanawa award.
Missing for more than a week: Search continues for missing man Joe Pryor
The search continues for missing Kāpiti man Joe Pryor.
One piece of canvas between you and the birds
Forget struggling to put up a tent, Te Hapua Glamping is the perfect place for a getaway.
Electra Business and Innovation winners announced
The Electra Business and Innovation Awards were held online last Friday.
Ōtaki tipple named NZ's best traditional cider
Totally Oaked made by Elemental Cider in Ōtaki has been named NZ's best traditional cider
New site for Kaibosh means more food saved from waste
Kaibosh Kāpiti-Horowhenua has moved to a bigger site on Sheffield St, Paraparaumu.
Bookish group brace for Oxfam Trailwalker challenge
The Cafe Ramblers from Ōtaki are preparing to raise $2000 and walk 50km for Oxfam
Must-visit Kāpiti eateries this summer
Vibrant, friendly and colourful dining experiences are endless on the Kāpiti Coast.
Food fair given go-ahead in level 2
The Kāpiti Food Fair is going ahead on December 4.
Enjoy a fun day out at the Kāpiti Women's Expo
The expo will be operating under level 2 restrictions on November 7.
Olive groves in Kāpiti take out top awards
Kāpiti Olives and Totara Tunnel Olives have won major awards at the NZ EVOO Awards.
Kāpiti Youth Support among finalists
KYS is one of the largest providers of community services in Kāpiti.
Meatless meat producer shifts to 'world-class' site
Production in the old cheese factory in Te Roto Drive started just before lockdown
Nomadic folk-duo say goodbye to NZ but not forever
Good Habits were halfway through their NZ Farewell Tour when lockdown hit.
Electra finalists: The Hair Studio doing something a little different
The Hair Studio Kāpiti's Janelle Harlen was shocked to be a finalist in three categories
Covid-19 changed the game for them, now they're Electra finalists
For one Kiwi company, supporting local has seen revenue grow by 1831.7% in past year.
Electra finalists: Life's too short not to celebrate
Handmaid is a finalist for the Electra Business and Innovation Awards.
Electra finalists: Pioneering a new market pays off for Foxx and Filly
Foxx and Filly are finalists for the Electra Business and Innovation Awards.
The Wonky Box opens delivery to Wellington city during lockdown
The Wonky Box has expanded to the Wellington CBD during lockdown.
Kāpiti designer finds niche market with equestrian clothing
Ella Booth is launching a range of equestrian clothing and also featuring at Fashion Week.
The Wonky Box: Fairer to the growers, consumers and planet
Start-up business has been a "voyage of discovery" for couple.
Rugby club to mark 100 years
The Waikanae Rugby Football Club is still going strong
Kāpiti locals start project to share the warmth this winter
Sophie, Penny and Dan have started a project to get warm clothes to those who need it.
New running event for Kāpiti
The inaugural Kāpiti Half marathon is set to take place in November.
'Tremendous 3D jigsaw': Smišek's beehive kilns moved
The relocation of historic beehive kilns made by famous potter Mirek Smišek is complete.
Queen's Birthday Honours List: Pioneer of contemporary dance recognised
"I'm very honoured the recognition is for both the performing arts and the community."
Waikawa Glen Olive Oil wins gold in New York
The competition had a record 1100 entries from 28 countries.
Kaibosh Kāpiti save 57 tonnes of waste in first year
Kaibosh Kāpiti have helped 27 community groups over their first year in the community.
Matariki, Lighting the Beacons is a new festival coming to Kāpiti
Māoriland are helping bring the tikanga of Matariki into understanding with new festival.
New independent bookstore to open
Books and Co is opening next Wednesday in Ōtaki.
Kapakapanui Summit walk not for the faint-hearted
Rosalie Willis shares her experience climbing Kapakapnui Summit in the Tararua Ranges.
Kapiti Hidden Books project starts
The project is encouraging kids to get adventurous outside and read books.
Semifinalist for Young New Zealander of the Year
Māoriland's programme manager Maddy de Young has been announced as a semi-finalist.
Waikanae volunteer wins national rugby award
Jane Chamberlain from Waikanae won the Charles Monro Rugby Volunteer of the Year award.
Waikanae AFC secure provisional TDP status
The programme will give young players in Kāpiti an opportunity to play at the top level.
Funding for Ōtaki youth pilot programme announced
Minister Carmel Sepuloni announced the programme will receive $995,000 in funding.
Kuia Isobel Ransfield awarded Queen's Service Medal
Isobel has contributed to the cultural health of Ōtaki and Manakau communities for years.
Smišek kilns reconstruction: One down-one to go
The kilns were in the direct line of the Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway construction.
Air Chathams bringing retro flying experience to Kāpiti
Scenic flights will be available on Jan 16-17, 2021.
First students graduate from M.A.T.C.H Animation Intensifier
Māoriland Hub in Ōtaki have developed courses for students aged 12-24.
Terisa Ngobi delivers maiden speech in Parliament
Youth, housing, transportation and access to hospital care are priorities for Terisa.
Ōtaki filmmaker wins innovation award after film goes international
Oriwa has won a GirlBoss award for Innovation for her work with Ngā Pakiaka.
Live performances at markets a lifesaver for musicians
The market is providing musicians with a place to perform after months of cancelled shows.
Terisa triumphs over Tim in tight Ōtaki race
'...it was nail-biting but a really good result.'
Fundraiser for electric trike to give independence
Chris Barry from Kāpiti is fundraising for an e-trike to gain more independence.
Artists in lockdown
Rosalie Willis talks to Kāpiti artists about how lockdown has impacted their creative flow
New Year Honour for services to dance and theatre
Jan Bolwell has been a leader in New Zealand dance theatre.
Long road to see "Buttercup" for Ōtaki man
Mickey Carkeek's story is one of true love and community.