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Kāpiti Coast residents demand council throw out sea level report
Homeowners worried insurance companies will use report as excuse to refuse cover.

Local government professional selected for overseas exchange programme.
Morag Taimalietane delighted to receive award.

Man arrested and charged with murder in Waikanae Beach
A homicide investigation has been launched after a suspected stabbing in Waikanae Beach on the Kapiti Coast.

'Unsustainable': Last psychiatrist quits Kāpiti Coast
Professor Marie Bismark claims the work is not safe or sustainable and needs more help.

Truck fire, 'handful' of crashes causing delays on Kāpiti Coast expressway
Police warned of 'significant delays' in the area.

The heat of heroism: Police officers awarded for fiery rescue mission
'We do things like this all the time,' says Eddie Dunn.

Kāpiti woman honoured for pioneering work in health psychology, gerontology
Christine Stephens has been honoured for her work with older people and psychology.

Community-led project sparks inspiration for change
The Raumati Community Board wants upgrades in the village, among other things.

Wellness centre seeks council lifeline
Sarah Yuile says the importance of these services is not realised until they are gone.

Top drop: Matamata-Piako District Council a finalist for best-tasting tap water
The council is one of four finalists in the National Water Taste Test competition.

New $50,000 event fund opens opportunities
Could it entice Six60 to play Levin Domain, ponders Mayor Bernie Wanden.

Council opts to reopen Ōtaki Gorge Rd
'Opening the road is the best option,' Mayor Janet Holborow says.

Could Wellington be the next region to ink a water deal with the government?
Councils to work together on a plan for a Greater Wellington region water deal.

Home ownership dominates Kāpiti pecuniary interests report
Latest report reveals the financial interests of the district's elected members.

Rainbow signs celebrate village's inclusivity
'Rainbow colours are a symbol of inclusion, and that means so much for our residents.'

Hapū will talk about land and cultural loss caused by colonisation
Kāpiti hapū looking forward to the Waitangi Tribunal hearing.

Wellington’s early amalgamation plans revealed, why it won’t be a super city
Could Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua councils become one?

Invasive fish species tench likely illegally released in Kāpiti lakes - council
Tench have recently been detected in Kotuku Lake and Waterstone Lake in Paraparaumu.

Friends of Kāpiti District Libraries disbands
The group had been operating for over four decades.

Major upgrade for water treatment plant
Waikanae Water Treatment Plant provides drinking water across the Kāpiti district.

Plan seeks to convert boat ramp to pedestrian access only
Boat ramp has "specific issues" associated with it.