ANNUAL PLAN 2019/20 FOR KĀPITI PUBLISHED

The complete Annual Plan document outlining what Kāpiti Coast District Council will work on in the next financial year has been released. The plan is available online from today and will be in Council’s service centres in the coming weeks.

Starting 1 July, the 2019/20 plan includes budgets and key focus areas ranging from water treatment upgrades to community facility renewals.

Kāpiti residents will see major work progressed across the District in 2019/20, particularly around further strengthening of the District’s water supply and roading networks.

AT THE MOVIES

Playing At Shoreline Cinema, Waikanae this week ...

Sometimes, Always, Never

Sharp of both suit and vocabulary, Bill Nighy is winningly deadpan as Scrabble-obsessed Merseyside tailor Alan, whose eldest son Michael stormed out of the house after a particularly heated round of the popular board game, never to return. Years later, Alan and his other son Peter (Sam Riley) continue the search while trying to repair their own strained relationship. Working from a witty and astute script by veteran screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce (The Railway Man, Goodbye Christopher Robin), Liverpudlian director Carl Hunter deploys a vivid visual style and striking production design to capture the shifting moods of a family who know plenty of words but struggle to communicate.

SPEED LIMIT CHANGES CONFIRMED FOR KĀPITI LOCAL ROADS

The Kāpiti Coast District Council has confirmed new speed limits for 47 rural roads and three village centres (Paekākāriki, Raumati South and Raumati Beach) in Kāpiti, following community consultation earlier this year on Stage 2 of a districtwide review.

Council’s Group Manager Infrastructure Services Sean Mallon says the review was in response to public requests for particular roads to have their speed limits looked at by Council, and aims to make roads in Kāpiti safer and more efficient.

“This review has been all about achieving speed limits that reflect the form and function of their road network and importantly, make it safer for all road users,” he says.

“The works will include establishing pedestrian crossing points, kerb realignments, improved road markings and better footpath connections on the corners of Waimea Road.”

Starting from Sunday 30th of June 2019.

The Grumpy Old Men project kicks off. Men from around the Kapiti / Horowhenua region who want to change but in a way that makes sense to them will gather fortnightly to get and stay on track. They will meet from 10am to 12noon at venues around the Kapiti Coast.

They will come with different goals and will work with others who help keep each other on track. Everyone is different and a range of solutions will help tailor the best way to help each man get on track.

They will learn about how to make simple changes that will have an enormous impact of their life. They will start a journey that brings them lifelong happiness, health and companionship.

They will learn the skills to manage their lives, manage everyday stress and bring back that champion. But not because of what they have done, but because of what they are.

WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU FIND A FIRE AT YOUR PLACE (WORK OR HOME)?

Because you are a person with forethought you have had the intelligence to purchase a Fire extinguisher and/or a Fire Blanket, well done

You have the means but do you have the knowhow to use these devices. Fortunately the instructions are on the items themselves and are simple to understand. We recommend that you read and understand the instructions and have your family understand the instructions so that if they are ever needed you can engage the fire quickly to minimise damage, of course if the fire is larger than you think you can handle get everyone out of the building ASAP and call 111.

Kefalonia - Simply stunning luxury accomodation based here on the Kapiti Coast

Planning a big family event in the near future?

Great venue for Business and/or Executive training camps.

Kefalonia is the perfect venue with sleeping for 4-15 and a beautiful home to call your own for a few days and nights.

Make that special occasion extra special

KĀPITI CREATIVE FUNDS ON OFFER AGAIN

The second round of this year’s Creative Communities Scheme funding grants offered through Creative NZ and the Kāpiti Coast District Council has just opened.

“The grants support arts activities that celebrate Kāpiti culture, community involvement and our diversity, particularly youth and Toi Māori,” Acting General Manager Place and Space for the Council, Ian Littleworth says.

“We’re asking again for the arts community to tell us their inspiring ideas for activities that bring our community together to celebrate the special nature and breadth of our arts scene here on the Coast.”

5 GOOD REASONS TO STAY AT HOME WHEN YOU’RE SICK

There have been several articles and segments in the media recently about the hard hitting effect of flu and colds at this time of year. Think you should ‘soldier on’ and go to work when you are sick? Wrong! Here are five reasons you should stay home when you are unwell or recovering from illness.

COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE - EVERY SATURDAY WITH WAIKANAE ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC

Community Acupuncture enables people to come and find out all about the health benefits of Acupunture as well as get a treatment at a community rate of just $20 for the hour.

CELLO FOR AFRICA - FUNDRAISING CONCERT

A wonderful fundraiser for a Kiwi school for kids in Africa. Created by our very own Kapiti Coaster - Denise Carnihan.

“We are SOO excited for this event on 24th November, organised by the very generous kind-hearted Professor Donald Maurice.  This family-focused music extravaganza is going to be absolutely amazing, with all proceeds going to our school, Tamariki Education Centre in Kenya.”

Grab tickets before it is too late.

Book your tickets through Ticketek

FREE ART AND CREATIVITY WORKSHOPS WITH EXPERIENCED AND RESPECTED TUTOR JOHN CORNISH.

You are invited to come and meet us, experience some hands-on art making and learn about the classes we offer.