Everything Kāpiti
Ngā Pitopito kōrero mai i te Kaunihera o Kāpiti
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Kia ora Kāpiti
Between consultations on our draft Long-term Plan 2021-41 and the draft Wellington Regional Growth Framework, and opportunities for you to provide feedback on a growth strategy for Kāpiti coming up shortly, it's a very busy time.
We know there is a lot to take in but it is important we hear your views on the big issues and challenges we’re facing as a district and our proposed activities. Your feedback will help inform our decisions so get involved and have your say!
Ā tonā wā!
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Our people and communities
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A refreshed growth strategy for Kāpiti
Kāpiti has experienced significant growth over the last few decades and our latest forecasts estimate we need to plan for approximately 30,000 new residents over the next three decades.
Our existing strategy for growth is outdated and work is underway on a refreshed strategy to provide a framework for how we will grow. It will identify locations for future growth, options for housing density, and the timing and sequencing of providing for and initiating development.
Preparing for growth is about more than just freeing up land though – we need to plan together, as a community, to protect our environment and preserve the things that make Kāpiti a great place to call home.
Keep an eye out over the coming months for more information on what future growth may look like ahead of formal community consultation in July.
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Long-term Plan community pop-up: Paraparaumu Beach Saturday Market
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We're currently consulting on our draft Long-term Plan 2021–41.
This Saturday from 8am to 12:30pm, elected members and Council staff will be at the Paraparaumu Beach Saturday Market to answer any questions you have on the draft Long-term Plan.
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They'll also be asking for your views on four key decisions, the big issues we’re facing as a district, our proposal to increase our work programme, and our proposed average rates increase of 7.8 percent for the 2021/22 year.
The Long-term Plan is a big deal because it lays out the mahi Council intends to do over the next 20 years. It details the planned activities, services and projects, how much things are likely to cost and how we plan to pay for them.
We hope to see you there!
Consultation closes 5pm, Monday 10 May 2021.
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Teaching Zero Waste in Schools
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Almost 200 students at Kāpiti Primary have been learning how to reduce their rubbish these last few weeks from our energetic Waste Minimisation team.
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Council delivers a free Zero Waste Education programme to Kāpiti primary schools and preschools to help kids investigate the links between the earth’s natural resources, the products they use, and the waste that pollutes our environment.
The Zero Waste Education programme is an award winning initiative on the topic of sustainable resources, and is a regular feature in the Waste team's work calendar with schools in our district.
Year 1-8 students at Kāpiti Primary have been learning about litterless lunches, reducing rubbish, composting and resource sustainability.
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Kāpiti libraries take tech leap
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Taking out a library item just got a whole lot easier and faster with the introduction of new self-service stations and tracking technology.
Around 130,000 books in our district’s four libraries have been fitted with the latest radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag technology.
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RFID uses a wireless radio system to transfer data from a tag attached to a book which contains information like the item's title and call number. This information can then be read by the RFID scanner in the self-service stations.
The project represents the biggest technological upgrade and investment in the library’s systems since libraries adopted computers and went online.
The new tags will make issuing and receiving books much easier and quicker for borrowers, which in turn will mean staff can spend more time helping people and sharing their knowledge, tips and recommendations.
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Hearing from Kāpiti youth
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The Kāpiti Coast Youth Council / Ngā Rangatahi O Kāpiti are a group of rangatahi aged 14–24 years who act as a voice for Kāpiti's young people.
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They want to hear from rangatahi to help them create future plans that make Kāpiti a better place for all young people.
Youth who fill in their survey by 22 April will go into the draw to win 1 of 3 WonderBooms.
Please share this information with young people you know, and help us spread the word.
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Our people and communities
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Support for creative projects
Kāpiti Coast’s creativity has been given a boost following the awarding of the latest round of funding in the Creative Communities Scheme.
The Council’s Creative Communities Grants Allocation Committee awarded grants to 16 applicants last week for creative projects that will add to the vibrancy of our district.
Several new initiatives received grants this funding round, including a taonga puoro making workshop by Toi Tangata Gallery, and Rongoā Māori making and storytelling by Te Waka Rakau.
The next funding round is due to open in June.
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Work updates
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Safety improvements for Rimu Road on the way
We’re making the intersection of Rimu Road and Iver Trask Place in Paraparaumu safer by adding a controlled pedestrian crossing.
Starting on 19 April, the work will be done in stages and will take approximately 12 weeks to complete. We’ll keep traffic running in both directions through the work area during the day time but please be patient as there may be some delays. Rimu Road near Iver Trask Place will be completely closed to traffic at times overnight with a signed detour in place. We’ll keep you updated as this work progresses.
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Get involved
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Have your say - draft Wellington Regional Growth Framework
Consultation on the draft Wellington Regional Growth Framework, a long-term vision for how the Wellington region will accommodate an additional 200,000 people over the next 30+ years, has begun.
The Framework is a collaboration between local councils, central government and māna whenua and is the product of 18 months' work.
Kāpiti Coast District Councillors voted to endorse the draft Framework for consultation, together with other elected representatives from across the Wellington region, in December last year.
In Kāpiti, the Framework identifies new study areas to investigate the potential for future residential development and focuses on increasing the density of residential development around transport hubs.
Our refreshed growth strategy will consider and build on the final Framework by providing further detail for how Kāpiti plans to manage its future growth.
Consultation closes on Monday 10 May 2021.
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Waka Kotahi NZTA invites feedback on proposed changes for revoked highways
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Our friends at Waka Kotahi NZTA are inviting community feedback on early designs of the soon-to-be ex-State Highway 1 between Peka Peka and Taylors Road.
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They’re also seeking comment on safer speed limits for some parts of the old State Highway 1 when it becomes a local road.
Pop in and have your say at one of these drop-in sessions:
- 1pm to 4pm, Thursday 15 April at the Paraparaumu Library Meeting Room
- 10am to 2pm, Saturday 17 April and 1pm to 4pm, Thursday 22 April 2021 at the Ōtaki Memorial Hall
- 1pm to 4pm, Thursday 29 April 2021 at the Waikanae War Memorial Hall
- 10am to 2pm, Saturday 1 May 2021 at the Te Horo Community Hall
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Takutai Kāpiti calls for community representatives to join panel
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Do you want to be involved in Kāpiti’s response to climate change?
We are looking for people to join our Community Assessment Panel (CAP) to help develop coastal adaption options for the Kāpiti Coast.
The CAP will be a working group made up of local people and act as the formal mechanism through which wider community input, indigenous knowledge and technical expertise are used to develop the medium to long-term coastal adaption options for Council consideration.
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CAP members will be representative of the diversity of the Kāpiti Coast community and bring together a mix of knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the Takutai Kāpiti project including:
- People with a special relationship and commitment to the Kāpiti Coast community, such as long term residents, active in local environmental work, relevant interest and user groups.
- People with analytic and technical skills to evaluate information and make decisions.
- People with an understanding of Māori language, tikanga, history and cultural values.
- People with experience in group or committee decision-making.
Due to COVID-19, It is essential that the CAP members have the ability and resources to work remotely.
Applications close Wednesday 5th May 2021
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Hot tip
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Cheques being written out of the story
Paying for Council rates and services by cheque won't be an option from 15 June as banks phase out the payment method.
We’re writing to those who have paid by cheque recently to let them know of the change and what their options are now, but if you know someone who still pays by cheque please check-in with them to make sure they know things are changing.
There are still many ways to pay for Council services:
- You can arrange to pay your property and water rates by direct debit.
- You can set up an automatic payment or payment via internet or telephone banking at the frequency that suits you.
- You can pay by credit card through our website.
- You can pay in person with cash or EFTPOS at our service centres, or your local PostShop (water and property rates) or Westpac Bank branch (property rates only).
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What's new this week
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Funding workshop for community organisations
Are you a community organisation? Join us for a workshop designed to support organisations like yours by strengthening connections and knowledge about the funding world. Speak face-to-face with funding organisations about grants, criteria, the application process and everything in between!
We have five sessions to choose from throughout the day on Tuesday 21 April at the Ōtaki Presbyterian Church at 245 Mill Road Ōtaki.
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Cool authors, fun reads - library school holiday fun
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Looking for things to do these school holidays? Our librarians have a fun, interactive line up of events for all ages, from toddlers up to tweens.
What's on across the district?
Fing Fun - Create your own 'Fing' at our David Walliams themed events aimed at primary school children.
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"Fing" is a delightfully daft story with laugh-out-loud Walliams fun on every page! We expect these to be very popular so get in quick to reserve your place.
Just crazy at the library! Join us for stories and Andy Griffiths-themed school holiday fun. "Just Crazy" has nine highly original, humorous stories complemented by hilarious illustrations, and is a surefire way to rev up your children's imagination. This is a free event, but registration is required.
Our libraries team is continuing with their regular programmes throughout the school holidays - Tamariki time, Te reo Tamariki time, Book Club and, the much-loved Lego Club.
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Tsunami information evening
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If a large earthquake or tsunami happened now, would you know what to do?
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Come along to a free workshop at Te Raukura, 32 Raumati Rd on 15 April (6.30-8.30pm)
Hosted by Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMOnz) and GNS Science, find out more about the science behind tsunami, and the steps you and your whanāu can take to stay safe.
Hazard experts will be on hand to answer your questions.
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Dates to remember
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SwimBegin School Holiday Programme
Does your child need to grow their confidence in the water? Don't wait till next summer, check out our SwimBegin School Holiday programme so they gain essential water safety skills.
Running at both Coastlands Aquatic Centre and Ōtaki Pool, the 90 minute daily sessions are on from Monday 19 April to Friday 23 April for primary and intermediate ages. And we now have 30 minute Learn to Swim classes available for the littlies as well.
Cost: $59 per child for one week.
Contact us to book your space on 04 296 4746 or email swim@kapiticoast.govt.nz
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ANZAC Day commemorations
ANZAC Day services will be held across our district on Sunday 25 April to commemorate New Zealanders killed in war, and honour our returned and serving servicemen and women.
Please visit our ANZAC Day services webpage for more information.
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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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