Everything Kāpiti
Ngā Pitopito kōrero mai i te Kaunihera o Kāpiti
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Kia ora Kāpiti
Despite some COVID-19 uncertainty in the lead up to Parks Week the 2021 edition has been a great success. We'd like to thank everyone who made it out to one or more of our events and contributed to creating an awesome vibe in our wonderful outdoor spaces.
Meanwhile, it definitely feels like the seasons are changing. Make the most of the longer nights and warmer temperatures while you can and get along to the next Music in the Parks concert - details below. You'll thank yourself in July!
Ā tonā wā!
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 Our people and communities
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Parks Week wrap up
Kids loved the bilingual story time at Mahara Place, and we had fabulous weather and turnout at the Acoustic in the Park and Park to Path fun run and walk.
After a washout last week we've rescheduled the "It's a Dog's life" event at the Ōtaki Dog Park on Aotaki Street for this Thursday from 5.30pm instead.
The park's full of agility equipment for your pooch to try out and we'll have giveaways and doggy-related stalls, plus a complimentary sausage sizzle.
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Challenge for Change on lookout for mentors
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Would you like to make a difference to the life of a young person in the community?
The Challenge for Change team is recruiting for mentors to walk alongside tamariki (children) to make a positive difference to their lives.
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Challenge for Change is an early intervention mentoring programme for 9-13 year olds, and is one of a number of community groups receiving funding from Council's Social Investment Fund.
The Fund supports not-for-profit organisations to deliver social services that contribute to our social investment priorities; supporting connected, safe communities and improving the overall capability of the community and social sector.
To find out more about the Challenge for Change program, or how to become a mentor visit their website.
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Get pedalling on Go by Bike Day
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Our Go by Bike Day celebrations in February were interrupted by COVID-19 so we've decided to move the party to tomorrow.
Leave the car at home and take your bike to work or school for a great start to the day. Swing past our Paraparaumu Library with your bike between 6.30am and 9am for a free breakfast, and to have your wheels checked over by a bike mechanic.
Regular cycling has heaps of health benefits like increased fitness, decreased stress and the opportunity to wear lycra in public!
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Get involved
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Representation review – community get-togethers in your area
We’re visiting neighbourhoods and markets with fun, interactive activities giving you the chance to influence how Council’s democratic arrangements work.
Interested? Keen to find out more and to have your say? Keen for a cuppa with your neighbours? If you answered yes to any of those questions, email representation.review@kapiticoast.govt.nz for details about the workshop coming to your area.
Alternatively, pop in to see us at the Paraparaumu Beach Market on Saturday 20 March or the Waikanae Community Market on Saturday 27 March.
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Work updates
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Maintenance at Coastlands Aquatic Centre
Coastlands Aquatic Centre will be closed to the public from Friday 19 March to Tuesday 6 April to allow for work on the hydraulic cylinders that support the main pool’s moveable floor.
Regular maintenance is important so we can continue to offer a safe facility in great condition. It also reduces the risk of bigger issues in the future.
Ōtaki and Waikanae Pools are great options to try during this closure and our Learn to Swim and Aquafitness programmes are available at both pools. Your concession card is valid at all our facilities.
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Chip sealing season kicking off
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Work to resurface some of our local roads is about to begin and will be completed by Higgins Contractors by mid-April.
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Chip sealing will be carried out Monday to Sunday, 7am to 7pm (weather dependent), but at times some work may need to be completed outside of these hours.
As part of this work, Ames Street in Paekākāriki will be closed for two days in early April. Access will remain open to residents, emergency services and pedestrians.
For any queries related to this work please contact Higgins Contractors Limited on 04 472 8460.
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 Your Council
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Heritage Fund grant allocation
Significant historic and natural sites in our district have been given a funding boost to protect them for future generation
Eleven projects have been granted financial assistance from the Council's Heritage Fund. Every year the Fund supports the management and protection of Kāpiti ecological, geological, historical and cultural sites.
This year, $36,154 has been allocated to protect and restore important bush, swamp and wetland sites and as well as finishing the refurbishment of the Telegraph Hotel in Ōtaki.
Photo: Haruatai Forest is the second biggest swamp forest remnant in the district and taonga of local iwi. Kaihau Estate trust conservation trust has received funding to control pest plants and animals in the area.
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Creative Communities Scheme Subcommittee vacancy
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Are you interested in supporting the arts in Kāpiti? We have a vacancy on our selection committee for the Creative Communities Scheme for a community representative to help decide who gets funding for their community arts project.
The Creative Communities Scheme aims to provide creative opportunities for communities to engage with and participate in local arts activities while supporting cultural traditions and engaging young people with the arts.
Applications close 12noon Friday 19 March 2021.
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Hot tip
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Make it a habit
The NZ COVID Tracer app helps keep us one step ahead of the virus.
If there is community spread of COVID-19, keeping track of where you've been will help our health services to quickly trace close contacts and break the chain of transmission.
If you use NZ COVID Tracer, it’s a lot easier for health officials to let you know about any risk of exposure. The App can push notifications direct to your phone. The faster we can trace contacts, the faster we can prevent another outbreak of the virus.
If you’re unable to use the app, use whatever method works for you.
Keep track of the 3 Ws
• Where you went.
• When you went there.
• Who you met.
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 Dates to remember
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Māoriland Film Festival
Māoriland Film Festival is New Zealand’s premier international Indigenous Film Festival - starting next week right here in Ōtaki!
There's an incredible line-up of films running from 24 - 28 March across several venues, including the newly renovated Māoriland Hub.
We're proud to support this event through our Major Events Fund.
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Summer Music in the Parks - Maclean Park
Join us for the next Summer Music in the Parks gig this Saturday, 20 March, from 5.30pm. There'll be awesome local tunes by the The AJ Crawshaw Band, Scott Bowater Band and Pale Lady.
We’ve proudly teamed up with the Local Scene Kāpiti and Creative Kāpiti
to support this series which is all about giving a stage to our talented local songwriters and musicians.
Maclean Park this Saturday, 20 March from 5.30pm.
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Neighbours Day events at your local library
Celebrate Neighbours' Day Aotearoa by being a part of a Great Plant Swap!
Bring a plant, seeds or produce for swapping to one of our four free library events and make connections with other keen gardeners and Kāpiti locals.
Waikanae Library, Monday 22 March 10am-12pm
Ōtaki Library, Tuesday 23 March, 10am-12pm
Paekakariki Library, Wednesday 23 March, 1.30pm-3.30pm
Paraparaumu Library, Monday 29 March 10am-12pm
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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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Everything (Kāpiti) is better with friends 
Would you like to share the Everything Kāpiti newsletter with friends? Forward it to a friend and they'll be able to sign up too.
Or share the signup page directly. We look forward to welcoming them to the whanau.
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