Kāpiti Coast District Council

24/06/2026

School holiday adventure on the cards? Before you buckle in the smallest backseat boss, pop by for a free car seat check on Friday 💙

FREE car seat checks in partnership with Plunket Kapiti
💙 Friday 26 June, 9am to 1pm at Plunket Paraparaumu.

Plunket Kāpiti, local Police and car seat checking pro Bruce checked, fitted and fixed more than 160 child seats last year. Often it’s a small fix, like a loose seatbelt, that can make a big difference for your tamariki.

Can’t make it to this session? Book a check with local legend Bruce 👉🏽 www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/CarSeatChecks

23/06/2026

Coastlands Aquatic Centre is now in the middle of its annual maintenance period with the main pool closed until Sunday 5 July. But don't let the temporary closure put you off perfecting your swimming stroke.

While we're getting on with this important mahi at our Paraparaumu aquatics facility, Ōtaki Pool is open, and is one of the best-kept secrets on the coast! See what's on offer 👉🏼 www.kapiticoastaquatics.co.nz/Otaki

Come along to test out the Ōtaki AquaFit classes, plus enjoy Pēpi Time every Wednesday morning. Pēpi Time is a free drop-in session for under two-year-olds and the perfect opportunity to learn water confidence while having fun with music and bubbles.

23/06/2026

Did we say fully fenced? Yes, that's right Kāpiti! Add the newly refreshed playground at Ferndale Drive, Waikanae to your adventure list ✨

This neat space now features slides, swings, balance beams, climbing frames, seating, and lots of lovely shade from the surrounding native planting.

With a short walking track and a pond nearby, it’s a great spot for play and a bit of nature exploring with your little ones – you might even spot a pīwakawaka or two. Pop along with your whānau to enjoy this new spot 💙

23/06/2026

It's Have Your Say season here at Council, and now we need your help to shape the next thing on the must-do list – the Long-term Plan (LTP). Every three years, Council prepares a LTP that sets out what we'll deliver, what it will cost, and the likely impact on rates.

🔷 Join the LTP chat before midnight, Sunday 26 July 👉🏽 https://haveyoursay.kapiticoast.govt.nz/LTP27-37

Grab a cuppa and take a few minutes to share your thoughts through our online survey, come along to one of our pop-ups or events to chat with a Councillor, and help us develop a practical and affordable plan that delivers for the Kāpiti community.

We know households are feeling the pinch, and your elected councillors agree future rates increases need to be affordable. With limited resources to run the district, we can't do everything at once, so it's important we understand what matters most to our community.

Help us kick off Prioritise Kāpiti right. We'd love to hear from you 💙

21/06/2026

ICYMI, short for 'in case you missed it'! Here's our latest news and top reads you've been loving on our website from the past few weeks 🤓 Read these and more 👉🏽 www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/news

🔷 Celebrating 20 years of restoration at Pharazyn Reserve
🔷 Simplifying local government reforms
🔷 A 10-year wait – Whakarongotai Marae receives solar
🔷 37 groups receive funding to strengthen community and creativity
🔷 Building Te Ara Whetū: Sustainability in action

21/06/2026

Happy Winter Solstice, Kāpiti! 🌓☀️ Today is the shortest day of the year – from here on out the daylight slowly starts to stretch a little longer again and those sunny raumati days creep closer.

How did you spend yours on the coast? A beach walk, a café stop, a wander through the shops, or something else wintery and warm. Tell us below 👇🏼

19/06/2026

⚠️⛈️WEATHER WARNING – It's going to be a wet Saturday, Kāpiti.

HEAVY RAIN WARNING - Tararua Range

MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the Tararua Range from 9pm Saturday (20 June) to 7am Sunday (21 June).

70-110mm is expected to accumulate with peak rates of 15-25mm/h.

⚠️Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly.

⚠️Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.

⚠️ Take extra care on the roads.

⚠️Clear stormwater drains to help prevent surface flooding.

PS: There’s also a strong wind warning for Wellington.

If you're heading to the rugby tonight, drive carefully and take a raincoat! 😬

Sunday 21 June 9am - All warnings for the Wellington Region have now lifted 😎
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⚠️⛈️WEATHER WARNINGS – Wellington, Porirua, Hutt Valley, South Wairarapa, and the Tararua Ranges⛈️⚠️
It's going to be a wet and windy Saturday for most of the Wellington Region - check details below.

HEAVY RAIN WARNING - Tararua Range
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the Tararua Range from 9pm Saturday (20 June) to 7am Sunday (21 June).
70-110mm is expected to accumulate with peak rates of 15-25mm/h.
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also
possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.
Take extra care on the roads.
Clear stormwater drains to help prevent surface flooding.

STRONG WIND WARNING - Wellington, Hutt Valley, Porirua, and south Wairarapa. (note that there is also a strong wind watch in place for the rest of the Wairarapa)
Severe gale northwest winds, gusting to 120km/h are expected in exposed places.
Strong winds can cause damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
Prepare your property by securing items that can be picked up by strong winds. Drive cautiously.

If you're heading to the rugby tonight - bring your rain jacket 😬

Keep an eye on the weather and visit MetService for the latest
updates (link in comments)
Take care, WREMO Duty Team

19/06/2026

Need something printed? A document signed? Help with your laptop? Somewhere quiet to study or get online? Your local library can do way more than just books!

From free weekly Justice of the Peace sessions and tech help with Digital Seniors Kāpiti to public computers, printing services, and the Makerspace at Paraparaumu Library – there’s heaps on offer across the Kāpiti Coast whether you’re ticking off life admin or wanting to dabble with something new.

Kāpiti Coast District Libraries truly has got you sorted 💙 Find out what’s available at your local library and get involved 👉🏽 www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/libraries/services

19/06/2026

Mānawatia a Matariki mā puanga ✨ There's nothing but stella scenes for this year's Matariki weekend on the coast – make sure you add Matariki on Moana into your calendar!

✨ Matariki on Moana, 11 July. Secure your tickets now 👉🏽 https://events.humanitix.com/matariki-on-moana-kzd5gszt

This popular event at Ōtaki Beach hosted by Hori is back for another year and this time the legendary Kora, HOLLIE SMITH and TAWAZ will be bringing the vibes and the best tunes. Come along for a day of yummy kai, kawhe, markets, tāmoko, art, clothing and music to help celebrate the Māori new year.

Adult tickets $20 and under 18 are free with options to add on hangi and Matariki on Moana merch. We're proud to be supporting this event again through our grants and funding.

18/06/2026

All (solar) systems are go, with energy harnessed from Tama-nui-te-rā shining down on Whakarongotai Marae ☀️

A 10-year dream of the Marae Trustees Chairperson, Aunty Lois, is now a reality with a solar power system installed at the marae in Waikanae.

48 solar panels and a 54kWh battery are boosting the capacity of Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai Marae to manaaki whānau and guests in good times, as well as supporting resilience during tough times.

The system means the marae can keep operating during an emergency, such as floods, earthquakes or storms – even when the power grid is down.

Making its home on the roof of the wharekai, it's one of eight buildings across the district to receive solar, through a partnership between Council, Wellington Region Emergency Management Office and EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority)