Sociopaths, psychopaths, the far-right and Jacinda Ardern
By Ian Powell – Political Bytes On 14 December 2022 German police arrested 25 people over what was called the “Reichsburger plot”. Two days later the Guardian […]
Politics
Jacinda Ardern to resign as prime minister
Jacinda Ardern says she will not be seeking re-election this year and her last day as prime minister is 7 February. Speaking this afternoon, Ardern […]
Firm on issues, soft on people: KCDC and Gateway
An Occasional Column by Ian Powell This is the first of an occasional column for KC News on various matters which compel me to want […]
Public forums provide opportunity for relaxed discussion with Kapiti councillors
Kāpiti Coast District Council is making it easier for the community to connect with their elected representatives through public forums to be held before formal […]
Key milestone continues journey for Ōtaki to North of Levin Highway
Kāpiti Council District Council has received a Notice of Requirement application from Waka Kotahi for its new Ōtaki to North of Levin highway – a […]
Expressway opening – a great Christmas present
By Shelly Warwick – Ōtaki Ward Councillor Leaving home this morning and getting onto the old SH1 just north of Ōtaki was brilliant. Usually at […]
Metlink welcomes half price fare extension ahead of Community Connect scheme rollout
Metlink has welcomed the Government’s extension of half price public transport fares until the end of March 2023. The extension, announced by Transport Minister Michael […]
Mayor to help Kerekes family stay in Kapiti
Popular Kāpiti business owners Ivett and Andras Kerekes arrived from Hungary six years ago, under the Entrepreneur’s Visa, keen to set up a business and […]
Gateway Wobbles from Kapiti Councillors
Kāpiti Councillor Liz Koh, who put a motion to stop the Kāpiti Gateway project today, says the project has become symbolic of a Council that […]
GW Endorsement for co-funding on flood protection
Greater Wellington’s just released, Climate change projections for west of Wellington’s Tararua and Remutaka Ranges, shows the urgency of bringing government co-funding into flood protection […]