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, […]
Lifestyle
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]