Everything Kāpiti

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It’s a big week for transport with consultation now open on our proposed Traffic Bylaw, adjustments to a popular bus stop on Kāpiti Road to make it more accessible, and footpath improvements on Arawhata Road.

We're also asking for ideas from people who've recently built in Kāpiti to help us make the consenting process as good as it can be. Read on to find our more!
 
Ngā mihi mahana – warm regards

  Your Council

Have your say on proposed changes to our Traffic Bylaw

Consultation on proposed changes to our Traffic Bylaw is now open. The bylaw sets the rules for things like parking, our walkways and cycleways, signage and roadworks on Council-owned or managed roads and road reserves, public carparks and parks.

We've reviewed the 10-year-old bylaw, which is a requirement of the Local Government Act, and have proposed some changes to ensure it is fit for purpose for the next decade, this includes adding a clause to enable resident and business parking schemes.

We’re also proposing to rename the bylaw the ‘Transport Bylaw’ to better reflect the variety of transport modes we use.

Let’s talk about rates

  Work updates

Te Urihi information sign installed

An information sign is now officially installed on site at Te Uruhi. The sign explains how Te Uruhi was developed and the project’s next steps.

Early site works will begin in September with enhancements to the Tikotu Stream and the relocation of a stormwater pipe that runs under the carpark. All going well, the main construction will begin early in the new year and Te Uruhi will open in late 2022.

Arawhata Road footpath improvements

  What's new this week

Kāpiti Road bus stop safety improvements

The west-bound bus stop on Kāpiti Road near Arawhata Road will soon undergo some minor safety improvements. The surface of the bus bay is being lowered to provide passengers with safer and easier access as they board and alight from their bus.

During the works, a temporary bus stop will be set up nearby. West-bound traffic on Kāpiti Road will be reduced to one lane near the bus stop during the three-day work programme.

  Get involved

Share your building consent experience

Have you or someone you know recently been granted a building consent in Kāpiti?

We’re always looking to better understand the individuals and communities we serve. As the region prepares for continued growth, infrastructure, and housing, we want to help ensure that our range of regulated services and experiences are modern, accessible and customer centred. Right now, we’re interested in hearing from people who recently received a building consent from the Council.

Please share your experience in our short three-minute survey. You can remain anonymous, or provide your details if you’d like to be contacted in future to share your experience in more depth.

  Hot tip

How prepared are you for an emergency?

Kāpiti's a great place to live, but we often experience earthquakes, storms, flooding, and landslides. We're also at risk from tsunamis. 

When disaster strikes, your life can become up-ended very quickly and the comforts you take for granted every day may not be available. For example, you could be without power and your phone, and have no functioning wastewater system.

Taking some simple steps to prepare now will help you to get through an emergency as safely and as comfortably as possible. 

Visit getprepared.nz and take the first step to staying safe during and after and emergency.

  Dates to remember

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Do you have beautiful Kāpiti Coast photos? If so, follow us on Instagram and use the hashtag #shareyourkapiti for the chance to feature in Everything Kāpiti. If you don't use social media, you can upload your images to our website, at #ShareYourKapiti. Get sharing!