Toxic algae red alert at Waikanae River site
Dangerous levels of toxic algae have been found in the Waikanae River prompting Greater Wellington to strongly advise the public not to swim in near […]
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Get off the phone – you’re Driving
Wellington Police disappointed at the number of drivers using cellphones while driving Wellington Acting Road Policing Manager Senior Sergeant Matt Fitzgerald says Police identified 51 […]
Firm on issues, soft on people: KCDC and Gateway
An Occasional Column by Ian Powell This is the first of an occasional column for KC News on various matters which compel me to want […]
Toxic algae amber alert for Ōtaki and Waikanae Rivers
An amber alert for toxic algae has been issued on the Kāpiti Coast after algal blooms were found in Ōtaki River at State Highway 1 […]
Traffic control for Paraparaumu Stormwater network upgrade
A 12-month upgrade of the Paraparaumu stormwater network begins in January, reports Kāpiti Coast District Council. More than 800 metres of new, larger stormwater pipe […]
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 […]
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 […]
Food prices rise at fastest rate in 14 years
Stat NZ says food prices have risen at their fastest rate in 14 years over the past year. Food inflation for the year was 10.1 […]
Trial by Social Media – Police focus on facts
Police investigating the ongoing case of missing 22 year old Kāpiti woman Breanna Muriwai remain focussed on the facts of the case rather than the […]
Otaki attracts exciting Equestrian Event
By Penelope Haines Ōtaki Racecourse is hosting Distance Riding NZ and the Wellington Area Trail Riding Club for a keen competition on Sunday, 8th January, […]