Kapiti leads the way in Veterans Treatment
A trial for the treatment of PTSD in veterans which began in Kāpiti is being rolled out nationwide. Kāpiti acupuncturist Jason Bei has been instrumental […]
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Improving healthcare access in Kāpiti: how to start
By Ian Powell Being in the leadership of the union representing salaried medical specialists for over 30 years has meant that I have a very […]
Which way for Kāpiti – central hub or string of pearls?
By Ian Powell During one of the many well attended election meetings, I and other candidates were asked whether we supported a central hub for […]
A month gone and still missing – Breanna Muriwai
Police continue to make enquiries into the whereabouts of missing Paraparaumu 22-year-old woman Breanna Muriwai. Breanna was last seen on Te Horo Beach at around […]
Ram Raid at Paekakariki
In a continuing trend, there has been another Ram Raid in Kāpiti, this time overnight on the Paekākāriki Village Store run by Horace and Bhavesh […]
Everyone hates rates – well almost…
Ian Powell looks at the whys and why nots of Kāpiti rates If it is to maintain their trust and confidence, Kāpiti Coast District Council […]
Kapiti Armed Bank Robber caught – faces Judge
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in relation to an aggravated robbery at the ASB Bank on Coastlands Parade on 21 July. During the robbery […]
Mental Health Awareness Week – Connections are important for maternal wellbeing and child health
The focus of mental health awareness week on “reconnecting” is timely as research published this year from the Growing Up in New Zealand longitudinal study […]
Focussed Tourism Strategy needed for Kapiti
By Ian Powell Good initiatives can benefit more than just their immediate objective. Promoting tourism on the Kāpiti Coast is a case in point. It […]
Steam Inc rollin’ along…
Steam Inc continue to draw crowds wherever their magnificent trains go and this weekend the Ja 1271 and the Steam Inc crew joined forces with […]