Kāpiti Coast news
Levin’s Older Workers: A Vital Part of the Local Workforce January 12, 2025 New Zealand has one of the highest proportions of older people still working, and Levin is no exception. As the local population ages, many residents… ...
John Peters Honoured for Services to Governance and Palliative Care January 12, 2025 Levin's John Kenneth Peters has been recognised in the New Year Honours for his contributions to governance and palliative care, following a career spanning health… ...
Phoenix Storm into Top Four with 3-0 Triumph January 12, 2025 The Wellington Phoenix Women’s team delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers in Sydney, propelling them into fourth place in the A-League standings.… ...
Birds, Art and Fun for Everyone January 12, 2025 Get ready to spread your wings! ‘Kororī, Kororā’ – a vibrant and dynamic celebration of native birds in Aotearoa – has landed at the Māpuna… ...
Corey Kennett Honoured with Life Membership at AGM January 12, 2025 At the Horowhenua-Kapiti Rugby Football Union (HKRFU) Annual General Meeting on Monday night, Chief Executive Officer Corey Kennett was awarded Life Membership in recognition of… ...
Roundabout works begin on SH57 near Levin January 12, 2025 Work on building a new roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 57/Arapaepae Rd and Tararua Rd on the outskirts of Levin begins on Monday.… ...
Man charged with murder following Lake Horowhenua homicide January 12, 2025 A man has been charged with murder following the death of 56-year-old Robert Nattie Albert at Lake Horowhenua, in October. Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson,… ...
Meri Kirihimete Horowhenua! Parade and Carnival Set to Dazzle January 12, 2025 Mark your calendars for a day of festive fun and community spirit as the Horowhenua Christmas Parade and Carnival makes its much-anticipated return on Saturday 7… ...
Unsung Heroes of Horowhenua Celebrated at Civic Awards 2024 January 12, 2025 Outstanding achievements are made every day in Horowhenua, thanks to the dedication and tireless efforts of community-minded individuals. The annual Civic and Youth Excellence Awards… ...
Chorus Art Programme Returns to Horowhenua January 12, 2025 Once again, local artists have the opportunity to showcase their talents with the return of the Chorus Cabinet Art Programme, a partnership between Chorus and… ...
Unwrapping the Magic – Horowhenua Christmas Parade & Carnival Returns January 12, 2025 In a top-secret mission that’s been twinkling behind the scenes, Mayor Bernie Wanden has been in direct contact with Santa himself to coordinate this year’s… ...
Horowhenua Streamlined Community Grants Round now Open January 12, 2025 Horowhenua residents will now find it easier to access grants and funding, thanks to a refreshed and streamlined funding framework. This includes the introduction of new… ...
Kapiti-Horowhenua Electra Business Award finalists named January 12, 2025 Organisers of the 2024 Electra & Business Innovation Awards say there were a remarkable number of entries from the Kāpiti and Horowhenua regions, showcasing exceptional quality… ...
Let’s Move Together returning to Horowhenua January 12, 2025 After a three year hiatus, the fun and popular Let’s Move Together whānau triathlon is returning to Horowhenua. Young people and their whānau have three opportunities to embrace physical… ...
Horowhenua Taking on the Affordable Housing Challenge January 12, 2025 Opinion Piece by Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden Like many regions across Aotearoa, Horowhenua is grappling with a shortage of affordable housing, particularly smaller one- and two-bedroom dwellings… ...
Horowhenua Council pauses work on fluoridation January 12, 2025 Horowhenua District Council (HDC) has paused work on fluoridating the Levin and Ōhau town water supply while it awaits the outcome of a High Court hearing… ...
Pop Up Eats at more Horowhenua locations January 12, 2025 Popular food-truck market Pop Up Eats Horowhenua will be popping up in more locations around Horowhenua this summer. Pop Up Eats is a lively food truck market… ...
Kapiti and Horowhenua share election spoils January 12, 2025 The Kāpiti Coast and Horowhenua look like sharing the honours in the election with three different parties likely to provide the next MP. In the Ōtaki… ...Keep Horowhenua Beautiful this Clean Up Week (January 12, 2025) Horowhenua is a beautiful place, and our community are being called to help keep it that way by getting involved in New Zealand’s largest movement against… ...
Tertiary Scholarship available for Horowhenua Student (January 12, 2025) A Horowhenua tertiary student will receive $1,000 towards study fees and a unique paid working experience as part of a Tertiary Scholarship being reintroduced at Horowhenua District… ...
Horowhenua’s next round of community grants is open for application (January 12, 2025) Do you need funding for your community organisation, programme, project or event that will benefit and enrich the lives of our community? Horowhenua District Council has… ...
The Chorus Art Programme is back in Horowhenua (January 12, 2025) Chorus has an opportunity for local artists to showcase their talents with the return of its Cabinet Art Programme in partnership with Horowhenua District Council. Council… ...
Man arrested after fleeing driver incident, Horowhenua (January 12, 2025) A man has been arrested following a fleeing driver incident in Horowhenua today. Shortly before 12.30pm Police came across a stolen vehicle in Foxton. The vehicle… ...
Bernie Wanden retains Horowhenua Mayoralty (January 12, 2025) Bernie Wanden has been returned as Mayor of Horowhenua for a second term. This result is based upon the counting of approximately 90% of the returned… ...
The Future of Work at Horowhenua Electra BA5 (January 12, 2025) This October, the Horowhenua Electra Business After Five speaker is Dr Ellen Joan Nelson, who will be talking about the Future of Work. Ellen will share… ...
Calling all Horowhenua Superheroes (January 12, 2025) Some of our local superheroes are unassuming, quietly moving among us but working tirelessly in our communities. Every year the Horowhenua Civic Honour Awards officially recognise… ...
Extra Public Transport for Phoenix Game this Saturday (January 11, 2025) Metlink will provide additional capacity for bus services replacing trains during the Wellington Phoenix vs Adelaide United match on Saturday, 11 January. Trains will be… ...
Book Sale at Red Cross Op Shop in Porirua: Buy One, Get One Free! (January 8, 2025) Book lovers in Porirua are in for a treat this week with a special promotion at the Red Cross op shop in the Megacentre, opposite… ...
Kiwi Boxer Nyika challenges Opetaia for Cruiserweight Crown (January 8, 2025) Boxing fans will be glued to their screens tonight as Kiwi David Nyika steps into the ring for the biggest fight of his career. Nyika… ...
Ngāti Toa – Massive Investment in School Land (January 6, 2025) Wellington iwi Ngāti Toa has secured over 80 hectares of land in the Hutt Valley, with the purchase of Crown land currently being occupied by… ...
Final Porirua Writers’ Walk Sculpture Honours Elizabeth Knox (January 6, 2025) Porirua’s literary legacy was cemented just before Christmas, with the unveiling of the fifth and final sculpture in the Porirua Writers’ Walk. The artwork honours… ...
Phoenix Women Back on Track with Win at Porirua Park (January 4, 2025) Wellington Phoenix have reignited their A-League campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over Perth Glory at Porirua, pushing into playoff contention. The win elevates the… ...
Remutaka Hill Closed Following Two-Vehicle Crash (January 4, 2025) Remutaka Hill on State Highway 2 (SH2) is closed after a two-vehicle crash this morning. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at 11:30 am.… ...
Tributes Pour In for Dame Tariana Turia (January 3, 2025) Commemorations are underway for Dame Tariana Turia, a trailblazing political leader and advocate for Māori rights, following her passing early this morning at the age… ...
Crash on SH58 Causes Westbound Delays Near Haywards Interchange (January 3, 2025) A crash on State Highway 58 near the Haywards Interchange has disrupted westbound traffic this morning, causing delays for motorists heading toward Porirua. The incident,… ...
Man Faces Murder Charges in Court Today Over Police Officer’s Death (January 3, 2025) A man accused of murdering Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming by driving a car into her will face the Nelson District Court today. The incident occurred… ...
Mother Dies a Hero Saving Family at Waimamaku Beach (January 3, 2025) Traci Te Paa, a 37-year-old mother from Wellington, tragically lost her life on Christmas Eve while saving her daughter and nephew from a rip at… ...
Community Honoured by Mahi of Taku Parai (January 2, 2025) For the most part honours awarded at King's Birthday and New Year are to recipients who have distinguished themselves individually. In the honouring of Taku… ...