Kāpiti Coast news
Kickstart Your Future with a Horowhenua Tertiary Education Scholarship October 17, 2025 If you’re living in Horowhenua and heading into tertiary study in 2026, or currently in tertiary study, here’s your chance to get a head start.… ...
Horowhenua Māori Ward Referendum Results October 17, 2025 Horowhenua residents have had their say on Māori representation with the results of the Horowhenua Māori Ward referendum confirmed alongside the 2025 local election results.… ...
Horowhenua’s Mayor Bernie bolts home October 14, 2025 Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden joined Kapiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow in going against the trend to retain the mayoral chains for another three years. The… ...
Haunted Levin Library presents Once Upon a Nightmare October 14, 2025 Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō’s Haunted Library presents Once Upon a Nightmare! The spirits of Halloween have infested the library and warped beloved fairy tale characters… ...
World starter Jonny Tata hits nine-darter October 9, 2025 Kiwi dart player Jonny Tata has made darts history, hitting a perfect nine-darter and qualifying for the prestigious PDC World Darts Championship in London. The… ...
Horowhenua adopts water services delivery plan October 8, 2025 Horowhenua District Council has unanimously adopted a Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP) setting out how water services will be delivered in the future. The plan… ...
UCOL Horowhenua on the move October 7, 2025 In efforts to improve access for future learners and ensure suitable teaching and office space, UCOL says it is pleased to share with the community… ...
Wilson Dixon rides in to Levin August 20, 2025 Straight from Cripple Creek, Colorado, country music comedian Wilson Dixon brings his signature blend of dry humour and heartfelt tunes to Levin Little Theatre. A… ...
Horowhenua Resident satisfaction on the up July 21, 2025 Horowhenua residents say they’re more satisfied with Council than they were last year. Every year Council asks the community to provide feedback on how satisfied… ...
A Night Under the Stars for Mary Potter Hospice July 21, 2025 A fundraising Gala Dinner is being held at Southwards in August to support the work done by Mary Potter Hospice and renovate the Kāpiti Community… ...
Ghost Trio in Waikanae July 21, 2025 The Waikanae Music Society is hosting the Ghost Piano Trio, an ensemble which will be touring for Chamber Music New Zealand. On Sunday 3 August… ...
Cops cop copper chopper July 7, 2025 Acting Senior Sergeant Bernie O’Brien says Police officers working dedicated area patrols to prevent burglaries in the Horowhenua area last week caught a recidivist offender… ...
Severe weather warning – brunt of the front June 26, 2025 NZ Severe Weather Update – Thursday 26 June 2025 – Video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk3-iwTwyD4&t=29s ...
Mayor’s Roadrage sees Ō2NL decision U-turn June 22, 2025 Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden was outraged when NZTA decided to make major cuts to the Otaki to north of Levin (O2NL) highway and vowed to… ...
Fatal House Fire, Marton June 22, 2025 One person has been found deceased following a house fire in Marton Saturday morning. Emergency services were called to the Calico Line property, between Bredins… ...
Horowhenua – Green by Nature June 18, 2025 As sure as the leaves fall in Autumn, our friends at Green by Nature have been hard at work keeping the district beautiful and thriving.… ...
Council obtains Boys Brigade buildings on endowment land June 16, 2025 Horowhenua District Council has successfully obtained two buildings, which previously belonged to the Boys Brigade, on a key parcel of endowment land in Foxton Beach.… ...Two to appear in court following Marton incidents (June 14, 2025) Two men are before the courts following two incidents in Marton. Detective Sergeant Carey Priest says at approximately 10pm on 10 May, Police were called… ...
Urgent review called for after proposed Ō2NL design changes (June 11, 2025) Proposed design changes to the Ōtaki to North of Levin Expressway (Ō2NL) recently announced by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi have not gone over well… ...
Council chooses water services delivery model (June 11, 2025) Horowhenua District Council will join Palmerston North City Council and Rangitikei District Council to deliver water services and recognises Whanganui District Council and Ruapehu District… ...
Card Skimming Scam Surge (June 4, 2025) Wellington District Police are urging residents to stay vigilant following a surge in card skimming incidents that have cost victims thousands of dollars in just… ...
Horowhenua Business sector building momentum (May 17, 2025) By Andrew Reid, CE of The Horowhenua Company "June is shaping up to be an exciting month for Horowhenua. Andrew Reid, CE of The Horowhenua… ...
Police name release: Fatal crash, Levin (May 16, 2025) Police can now release the name of the person who died in the two-vehicle crash on Oxford Street, Levin, on Monday 12 May. He was… ...
Police seek witnesses to fatal crash (May 16, 2025) Motorists who were in the Pahiatua area yesterday afternoon may be able to help Police with the investigation into a fatal crash. About 3pm, a… ...
Residency pilot for storytellers launches in Ōtaki (May 16, 2025) Keep an eye out in August for a new pilot residency programme being held at Ōtaki beach. Local community organisation Kia rerekē te hua, Ōtaki… ...
Levin Club is Closing after 114 years (May 15, 2025) The Levin Club was established in 1911 – sadly the Club has now announced it is closing saying it’s been a difficult time for hospitality… ...
Horowhenua Council votes for Local Waters Bylaw (May 14, 2025) Horowhenua Council has today voted to adopt the Local Waters Combined Bylaw, following a period of public consultation. The bylaw brings rules about drinking water,… ...
The Great Kiwi Butter Swindle (May 14, 2025) If you fly over New Zealand and look down you quickly realise we are basically just one very big farm, and a lot of that… ...
Fatal crash: Oxford Street, Levin (May 12, 2025) Police can confirm a person has died following a crash on Oxford Street, Levin earlier today. Emergency services were called to the collision involving a… ...
Community voice ignored in speed limit decision, says Horowhenua Mayor (April 23, 2025) Horowhenua District Council Mayor Bernie Wanden is disappointed speed limits on two state highways in the region will soon revert from 80 to 100 km/h. … ...
Horowhenua College students riding high (April 18, 2025) Horowhenua College students Makayla Fitzgerald, Ruby Knight, Magenta Van Dusschoton and Jorja Shaw from the Levin pony club won the 4 bar show jumping at… ...
Horowhenua ANZAC Day Observances 2025 (April 13, 2025) Observed annually on 25 April, ANZAC Day is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most important days of national commemoration. It marks the anniversary of the… ...
Extra train and bus capacity for Hurricanes vs Crusaders game (April 10, 2025) Metlink is making it easy for fans to travel to and from the upcoming Hurricanes vs Crusaders game on Friday 11 April, with extra capacity… ...
Fatal crash: Newbury Line, Bunnythorpe (April 9, 2025) Police have confirmed one person has died following a crash in Bunnythorpe this morning. Police were called to the crash, involving a truck and a… ...
Take Back Your Health – by Yossarian Fay (April 6, 2025) Take Back Your Health: reclaim your health and well-being without breaking the bank. That is the message in the latest book from Yossarian Fay. After… ...
Pupil off to dentist after biting hard plastic in school lunch (April 5, 2025) A Palmerston North primary school wants to change school lunch providers after a child bit into a hard piece of plastic in their lunch. The… ...
Four before the courts following firearm incident in Levin (April 5, 2025) In the early hours of Thursday 3 April, Police received a report of an aggravated robbery in which four people entered a store on Oxford… ...