Poetry provides meaning and fulfilment after Parkinson’s diagnosis for Raumati Writer
A diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease turned Tim Roberts’ life on its head but seven years later the Raumati man has found meaning and fulfilment in […]
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National Ticketing for Public Transport
Greater Wellington and Metlink welcomed news this week that Cubic has been chosen to deliver the next stage of the National Ticketing Solution. At the […]
Kapiti Village to swell with Pride
It is a week like no other in Kāpiti – get ready for the Paekākāriki Pride Festival, a celebration full of colour and exuberance. Organiser […]
The Disadvantages of Ageing in Place
What to keep in mind before committing to staying where you are: Surveys show that most people would prefer to grow older, and even die, […]
Developing a strategy for Kapiti Age Friendly
By Kevin Burrows The Age Friendly Reference group established by Kāpiti Council held a four-hour workshop to look at Age Friendly issues at the international, […]
Massive Kapiti Lions Charity Book Fair in Waikanae
Looking for some excellent reading material – the Kāpiti Combined Lions Charity Book Fair has all you need. This year’s massive Lions Charity Book Fair […]
New plan for Kapiti long-life dog tags
Kāpiti Coast District Council is offering free alternatives to the new aluminium dog registration tag introduced this year. To provide an eco-friendlier option to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Incentives to protect nature on Kapiti rural land
Kāpiti Council is seeking feedback on draft changes to the District Plan to improve incentives for landowners to do more to protect indigenous biodiversity on […]