New report on how many animals are used for research, testing and teaching in NZ
Today the 2015 figures on the animals used for research, testing and teaching (RTT) were released by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). The New […]
Regional News
The Trams are Back In Business at Queen Elizabeth Park
After being out of service for over 9 months, and the expenditure of in excess of $40,000 on new electrical equipment, the Vintage Wellington Trams, […]
Kāpiti to Host 3×3 Basketball Event
3×3 (pronounced 3 on 3, 3 by 3 or 3X3), also known as street ball or street basketball, is a form of basketball played three […]
Retaining wall upgraded for shared path improvements on Kāpiti Rd
Work continues to improve safety and accessibility on Kāpiti Road, our districts busiest road. This week the Kāpiti Coast District Council will commence work to […]
Otaihanga shared path improvements get the thumbs up
Cycleway, walkway and bridleway enthusiasts gave the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Otaihanga Road shared path improvements a big thumbs up last week following a final […]
Kāpiti motorcyclists: its time to get Ride Ready!
Local councils, along with the NZ Transport Agency, are working together to make sure motorcyclists in the Wellington region are ready to ride as they […]
Pandering to NIMBYs Must Stop
The land between 146 and 148 Weggery Drive, Waikanae, classified as a legal road,was gifted to the Kāpiti Council by the developer of the subdivision. […]
Experimental Fora Undemocratic
In my view, democracy is not well served through ‘experimental’ fora within which well-informed input from ratepayers is proverbially ‘screened for relevance’ by elected councillors […]
Give Roundabouts another Turn
What a surprise! We finally have an honest politician in our midst. Good on you Guru for checking on your family and the dog then […]
Kāpiti Quake Building Risks Ongoing
While Kāpiti fared reasonably well during the resent large earthquake there are still many serious quake related issues facing building owners and tenants. Building owners […]
