Greater Wellington proposes 17.8 percent rates increase!
Public feedback is being sought on Greater Wellington’s Annual Plan 2023/24, which proposes a rates increase of 17.8 percent. Greater Wellington Chair Daran Ponter says […]
Politics
Bus driver wages rise -‘increase overdue’
Metlink bus driver wages will increase to an average of $30/hour in urban areas and $28/hour in the regions, following a decision today by Greater […]
Stormwater upgrade changes access to Iver Trask Place
The Amohia Street stormwater catchment upgrade is making its presence felt in and around Iver Trask Place, Paraparaumu. (see street map below) Currently, traffic is […]
Kapiti Council sets ambitious goal – action needed
Sahra Kress looks at the Kāpiti Council’s response to Climate Change Net Zero by 2040? An ambitious goal, but we need Council to accelerate urgent […]
Green Party announces Gina Dao-McLay as candidate for Mana Electorate
The Green Party says it is proud to announce Gina Dao-McLay as their candidate for Mana in the upcoming general election. “I’m thankful for the […]
Kapiti Cares – Cyclone Relief Concert
A fundraiser to be held at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti on 17 March, 2023 aims to raise funds for the people of Whangārei. Kāpiti Coast […]
Kāpiti Council ‘adopts’ Whangarei to support recovery efforts
Kāpiti has ‘adopted’ Whangārei District Council to provide solidarity and support to the Northland community recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle’s aftermath. Kāpiti Coast District Mayor Janet […]
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 […]
Meeting for Yes/No on Kapiti Gateway
Kāpiti Coast District Council will be holding an Additional Council Meeting on Thursday 2 March to discuss the future of the Te Uruhi (Kāpiti Gateway) […]
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 […]