RMA – not as simple as it looks
A Column by Kāpiti Coast District Mayor Janet Holborow There’s no doubt that New Zealand’s natural environment is under significant pressure. Across the country, water […]
Environment
Call for Reconstruction Authority in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Former Kāpiti Coast District Councillor and local government reform advocate Gwynn Compton has called on central government to establish a stand alone New Zealand Reconstruction […]
Climate Emergency Action in Kapiti – Real or Imagined
Sahra Kress looks at the Kāpiti Council’s response to Climate Change In May 2019, Kāpiti Coast District Council (KCDC) declared a Climate Emergency. The Big […]
Scammers making natural disasters worse
Cyber security specialist Jan Thornborough of Kāpiti based Intelligensia says the current natural disasters occuring in New Zealand also create fertile ground for scammers. “When […]
Metlink preparing for Cyclone Gabrielle
Metlink is preparing for the forecast impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle across the public transport network this evening and over the coming days. Metlink General Manager […]
Bullet hits Kapiti Home during Geese Cull
Waikanae residents took cover on Saturday night when a stray bullet hit the side of their house. The incident occurred around 10pm when contractors were […]
Police continue work identifing person deceased near Kāpiti Island
Regarding the deceased person found in the water near Kāpiti Island this week Police say the identification process is complex and is expected to take […]
Kapiti road Bridges – monuments or monstrosities
The appalling state of the much celebrated Kāpiti Expressway bridges has become a common talking point. When first proposed, expressway bridges were said to be […]
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 […]
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 […]