Public forums provide opportunity for relaxed discussion with Kapiti councillors
Kāpiti Coast District Council is making it easier for the community to connect with their elected representatives through public forums to be held before formal […]
Politics
Key milestone continues journey for Ōtaki to North of Levin Highway
Kāpiti Council District Council has received a Notice of Requirement application from Waka Kotahi for its new Ōtaki to North of Levin highway – a […]
Expressway opening – a great Christmas present
By Shelly Warwick – Ōtaki Ward Councillor Leaving home this morning and getting onto the old SH1 just north of Ōtaki was brilliant. Usually at […]
Metlink welcomes half price fare extension ahead of Community Connect scheme rollout
Metlink has welcomed the Government’s extension of half price public transport fares until the end of March 2023. The extension, announced by Transport Minister Michael […]
Mayor to help Kerekes family stay in Kapiti
Popular Kāpiti business owners Ivett and Andras Kerekes arrived from Hungary six years ago, under the Entrepreneur’s Visa, keen to set up a business and […]
Gateway Wobbles from Kapiti Councillors
Kāpiti Councillor Liz Koh, who put a motion to stop the Kāpiti Gateway project today, says the project has become symbolic of a Council that […]
GW Endorsement for co-funding on flood protection
Greater Wellington’s just released, Climate change projections for west of Wellington’s Tararua and Remutaka Ranges, shows the urgency of bringing government co-funding into flood protection […]
Kapiti Gateway fate to be decided
Public backlash over the huge cost escalations for the Kāpiti Island Gateway – Te Uruhi project have prompted a notice of motion from Cr Liz […]
Kelsey Lee appointed Senior Campaigner
Paekākāriki Community Board member Kelsey Lee has been appointed as Senior Campaigner for JustSpeak NZ, a social justice advocacy group. Originally from Ahuriri Napier, Ms […]
‘Fart Tax Tractor Guy’ emerges from electoral fog
Organisers say everyone attending the Electra Business Breakfast earlier this week was positively provoked by Shane Ardern, former MP, innovative dairy farmer and farming activist. […]
