Episode Playlist
Electra Business Award Winners, Electrify Kāpiti Expo, WOW Behind the Scenes, Election Meetings, Ōtaki Heritage AGM, and Magpie Season( 0:8:35)
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Celebrate Kāpiti and Horowhenua’s award-winning businesses, the inaugural Electrify Kāpiti Expo, preview an exclusive behind-the-scenes, as well as the upcoming meet-the-candidates meetings, opportunities to support Ōtaki Heritage, and practical advice for staying safe during magpie season.
A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.
Published: 9/10/2026 1:00:00 p.m.
Aged Care Reform, Ōtaki Pool Funding, and Local Projects Across Kāpiti and Horowhenua( 0:8:10)
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This week’s stories include Grey Power’s response to proposed aged-care reforms, funding for the Ōtaki Pool redevelopment, a Paraparaumu Beach clean-up, Waste Levy Grants for local less-waste projects, progress on Levin’s town centre transformation, recognition for the PAK’nSAVE Kāpiti Ecommerce team, updates on Waikanae Library Te Ara Whetū, and new flood protection work in Kenakena.
A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.
Published: 11/09/2026 1:00:00 p.m.
Brent Wong Artist's Collection, David McGill's New Book, Architect Award Winner, and more( 0:8:5)
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We look across Kāpiti and Horowhenua at arts, community, conservation and local infrastructure, including the final week of Brent Wong’s exhibition at Toi MAHARA, David McGill’s upcoming launch of The Notetaker in Paekākāriki, award-winning local architecture, major conservation funding for Ngā Manu Nature Reserve, the future direction of Central Districts Water, and a call for artists to help bring Levin’s story to life through public murals.
A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.
Published: 28/08/2026 1:00:00 p.m.
H5 Bird Flu Precaution in Horowhenua, Kāpiti Hot Chocolate Winners Announced, Public Meeting to Support Vulnerable Youth and more. ( 0:8:46)
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Glass facade takes shape at Te Ara Whetū (Waikanae Library Hub), Kāpiti gets Millionth Tree, Kāpiti Hot Chocolate winners announced, six Kāpiti Coast organisations awarded Māori Economic Development Grants, looking after birdlife in Horowhenua - how you can help, public meeting to support vulnerable youth and the Think Like a Cyber Security Professional course. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Published: 31/07/2026 1:00:00 p.m.
Rau Kawa Ki Runga Rugby League Grant, Levin Fatal Crash, Ryan Fox Inspires Young Golfers and more( 0:7:54)
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Headlines include; New Zealand Community Trust supports Rau Kawa Ki Runga Rugby League Club, one person dies in a fatal Levin crash, Kāpiti residents favour remaining independent in council survey, Cohen Holloway returns to the stage in Public Service Announcements, Ryan Fox's Open Championship win inspires junior golfers, Kāpiti community groups named finalists in the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards, and Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki signs a landmark iwi participation agreement with Greater Wellington. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Published: 24/07/2026 1:00:00 p.m.
Kāpiti hosts Kaumātua Kapa Haka Festival, more Kāpiti Coast food businesses can be verified, Grey Power announce AGM and more. ( 0:9:1)
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Kāpiti hosts Kaumātua Kapa Haka Festival, more local food businesses can be verified, dog registration renewals open in Horowhenua, Kāpiti Grey Power announce AGM, seed funding supports affordable housing on the Kāpiti Coast, Kāpiti vet honoured for lifetime of service, and Legendary Paekakariki Book Fair ready to go. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Published: 17/07/2026 1:00:00 p.m.
Council Mergers, Michelin Success & Community Recognition( 0:7:48)
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Labour candidate Sophie Handford speaks out against proposed council amalgamations, Kāpiti's 50/50 restaurant earns a place in the prestigious Michelin Guide selection, and a homeless woman in Waikanae is finally taken into care following months of concern. Plus, Horowhenua's Welcoming Communities programme receives national recognition, Central Districts Water appoints its founding Chief Executive, and Kāpiti Libraries announce plans to go cash-free.
A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.
Published: 3/07/2026 1:00:00 p.m.