Everything Kāpiti
Ngā Pitopito kōrero mai i te Kaunihera o Kāpiti
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Kia ora Kāpiti
Some exciting news this week, with the opening of new loos at the Waikanae Railway station yesterday – and we're looking for your thoughts on what's important in a new Waikanae Library and Service Centre.
Wider than that, we're still wanting to hear what's most important to you – in your neighbourhood, in growth in Kāpiti, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in our district's future. Make sure you let us know to help inform the development of our draft Long-term Plan – find out more below. Ā tonā wā!
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 Get involved
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Why our Long-term Plan matters
We’ve been asking you 'What matters most?' as we start developing our draft Long-term Plan 2021–41, which we will be consulting on in April 2021.
Did you know that the Long-term Plan is the Council's most important planning tool? It's a big deal because it maps out all the activities and projects Council intends to do over the next 20 years. It has an impact on us all on the Kāpiti Coast, even our furry friends. Watch the video above to learn more.
And remember to have your say this week online by clicking the button below, at your local library or Council service centre, or come and see us at one of our pop-up events.
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Waikanae Community Board by-election – vote, pack, post
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This week people who are eligible to vote in the Waikanae Community Board by-election will start receiving their voting packs.
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Voting closes at midday on Wednesday 16 December, so before then make sure you:
- VOTE – follow the instructions on your voting document
- PACK – put your voting document in the orange return envelope
- POST – seal the orange envelope and post or deliver
If you're eligible to vote, but not on the roll, there is still time to get enrolled to make a special vote.
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 Work updates
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What next for Waikanae's town centre?
Waikanae’s town centre is transforming – Mahara Place is now a bright and vibrant place to be, with a strong arts and culture focus.
Our aim is to deliver a town centre that meets the needs of the Waikanae community, with improved pedestrian access and better connections – to the railway station, and through the new cultural thread pathway to Whakarongotai Marae.
We’re also asking for your ideas about a new library and service centre – what ideas do you have for these?
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Waikanae's new loos good to go
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Need to go before you go?
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Worried that you can’t hold it from Waikanae to Wellington?
Good news commuters, together with Greater Wellington Regional Council we've opened a new 24-hour wharepaku (toilet block) at Waikanae Railway station.
Councillor Jocelyn Prvanov said Council had been trying to get to the bottom of the station's bathroom situation for some time so it’s great to see the Regional and District Councils teaming up to solve a problem for both public transport users and the local community.
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Work on new Waimeha Domain pathway begins
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We’re improving beach access at one of our most popular beaches just in time for summer.
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Starting this week, work has begun at Waimeha Domain in Waikanae on a new pathway to connect the Tutere Street footpath with the beach access point.
The new concrete pathway will move through the Domain to a new recycled plastic landing by the viewing bench. This will improve accessibility and reduce sand blow out on the dune the reserve sits on, where it’s starting to erode.
Construction is expected to last two to three weeks, and the site will be fenced off during this time. Access to the kids’ playground shouldn't be affected.
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 Our people & communities
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Jobs for Nature investment for Kāpiti
We are delighted that $8.5 million from the Jobs for Nature fund will be coming to Kāpiti over the next four years. This investment will supercharge work to restore our native ecosystem in the Waikanae River catchment, and provide an important employment boost – 92 jobs over the four years.
We'd like to give a shout out to all the local volunteers and community groups who have been working to restore Kāpiti Coast's natural environment over many, many years. Without their dedication and mahi we would likely not be seeing such a large investment. Ka rawe to those who have led the way!
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Break out a good book this summer
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The popular annual Reading Challenge for adults and teens is back for another year.
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Pick up a challenge card from any of our four libraries from 1 December, complete the Bingo challenges and go in the draw for a gift basket full of fantastic local items, yummy goodies, and vouchers.
Dates: 1 December–31 January
Who: ages 13+
This free challenge does not require registration. Visit the Kāpiti Coast District Libraries website for more information.
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Remember your masks, Kāpiti!
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You must wear a mask or face covering on all public transport into, out of, or through the Auckland region, and on all domestic flights around New Zealand.
Children under 12 and people with certain medical conditions aren’t required to wear masks in these situations.
We've got this, Kāpiti. Please keep washing your hands, stay at home if you're unwell, and keep track of your movements.
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 Dates to remember
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Funding clinic this Wednesday for not-for-profit groups
Are you a community or not-for-profit group on the hunt for funding to support your fantastic mahi, but don’t know where to start?
We’ve teamed up with our friends at the Department of Internal Affairs and the Wellington Community Trust to hold a drop-in funding clinic at Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community Centre on Wednesday 25 November. Experts will be on hand to offer advice on what funding is available and how to apply.
No need to make an appointment – just drop in with your questions between 10.30am and 3pm.
Find out more
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 Kāpiti Food Fair
Saturday 5 December, 10am–4pm | Mazengarb Reserve, Paraparaumu
Looking for some tasty treats to try? Have a fun foodie day out with friends at the Kāpiti Food Fair on 5 December, rain or shine, 10am to 4pm.
This is the first of five exciting events we’re supporting through our Kāpiti Major Events Fund over the next year.
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 #shareyourkapiti
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We want to see your Kāpiti snaps!
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!
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