Kāpiti opts for sinking lid on pokies
There will be no additional pokie machines added to those already in Kāpiti following the adoption of a sinking lid policy. Kāpiti Coast District Council […]
Politics
Government has negotiated itself into a corner over ETS auction
If the coalition government wants a ‘strong and stable ETS’ (Emissions Trading Scheme), as the Minister for Climate Change has recently stated, the price of […]
Kapiti gets $22million Water Upgrade
Kāpiti Coast District Council chief executive Darren Edwards this week signed the contract for a $22 million upgrade of the Waikanae Water Treatment Plant. “Council […]
Why Labour lost the 2023 election so badly
By Ian Powell – Otaihanga based Political Commentator On 1 August 2017 Jacinda Ardern was elected leader of the opposition Labour Party in extraordinary circumstances. Opinion […]
Kāpiti Coast District to have a Māori ward
Kāpiti Coast District Council has voted to establish a Māori ward ahead of the 2025 local body elections. This makes Kāpiti the 36th Council to […]
Kapiti money well spent – green light for Resource Recovery Centre
A resource recovery centre in Otaihanga is one step closer following the signing of a lease agreement between Kāpiti Coast District Council and Localised and […]
Have your say: LTP Early Engagement in Full Swing
Early engagement for the Horowhenua District Council’s Long Term Plan 2024-2044 (LTP) is now officially open on the Let’s Kōrero online community engagement platform. Mayor […]
Kapiti and Horowhenua share election spoils
The Kāpiti Coast and Horowhenua look like sharing the honours in the election with three different parties likely to provide the next MP. In the […]
Ōtaki hapū to raise loss of whenua and te reo concerns at marae tribunal hearing
Ōtaki hapū will begin presenting their claims to the Waitangi Tribunal at Raukawa Marae, Ōtaki on Monday. Spokesperson Denise Hapeta says the main issue for […]
Maori Ward in prospect for Kapiti Council
Kāpiti Coast District Council is seeking the community’s views on whether to establish a Māori ward ahead of the 2025 local elections. Feedback closes at […]
