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INDOOR MARKET DAY
Forget the chores! Come along to our indoor market day, Saturday 18 October, 9.00am to 2.00pm at our rooms, 27a Elizabeth St, Waikanae (over the railway line). Items for sale include embroidery, spinning, knitting, weaving, paintings, cards, fresh produce, plants, scrummy baking … View moreINDOOR MARKET DAY
Forget the chores! Come along to our indoor market day, Saturday 18 October, 9.00am to 2.00pm at our rooms, 27a Elizabeth St, Waikanae (over the railway line). Items for sale include embroidery, spinning, knitting, weaving, paintings, cards, fresh produce, plants, scrummy baking and raffles. Come and have a look. Cash sales please!
Wear your favourite sustainable outfit to be in to win a spot prize, all while supporting Ovarian Cancer Awareness.
We are hosting coffee mornings in the coming weeks if you would like to come catch up and hear about our 2026 program.
Longbeach Tavern, Waikanae Beach on Tuesday 18th November at 3:00 PM (for an afternoon drink and a snack)
Address: 40 Tutere Street Waikanae Beach
Please RSVP to … View moreWe are hosting coffee mornings in the coming weeks if you would like to come catch up and hear about our 2026 program.
Longbeach Tavern, Waikanae Beach on Tuesday 18th November at 3:00 PM (for an afternoon drink and a snack)
Address: 40 Tutere Street Waikanae Beach
Please RSVP to Rochelle if you are keen to join us rochelle@calderandlawsontours.co.nz
or phone 0800 853 276
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This Saturday, October 11 at 11am - 3pm,
Kapiti College Academic Captains are organising a book fair in the college hall. Proceeds will go to the Wellington Free Ambulance.
We hope you have some books to donate, please let the organisers know: 0272171218 (Talis) or email talis.stone@kc.school.nz
… View moreThis Saturday, October 11 at 11am - 3pm,
Kapiti College Academic Captains are organising a book fair in the college hall. Proceeds will go to the Wellington Free Ambulance.
We hope you have some books to donate, please let the organisers know: 0272171218 (Talis) or email talis.stone@kc.school.nz
And please come and purchase the books on the day and spread the word!
KAPITI FRIDAY MIXED TOUCH 2025/2026
Mazengarb Reserve, Paraparaumu
Team fee is $600, with a maximum of 18 players registered per team, 14 to play each week.
Our onfield ratio for 2025 is 2/4 (a minimum of 2 females on-field).
Game Times are 6.10pm and 7.00pm draw dependant
Season Dates: … View moreKAPITI FRIDAY MIXED TOUCH 2025/2026
Mazengarb Reserve, Paraparaumu
Team fee is $600, with a maximum of 18 players registered per team, 14 to play each week.
Our onfield ratio for 2025 is 2/4 (a minimum of 2 females on-field).
Game Times are 6.10pm and 7.00pm draw dependant
Season Dates: Fridays
Leg One: 24th October 2025 - 19th Dec 2025 final dates tbc
Leg Two: 9th Jan 2026 - 13th Mar 2026
Register your team via:
www.sporty.co.nz...
Here's what you need to know for this week:
🧡 Voting by post closes TODAY, Tuesday 7 October.
🧡 Voting in person closes 12 noon SHARP Saturday 11 October.
🧡 Voting ballot boxes are in all our service centres and libraries.
🧡 Enrol and cast special votes at Ōtaki Library and… View moreHere's what you need to know for this week:
🧡 Voting by post closes TODAY, Tuesday 7 October.
🧡 Voting in person closes 12 noon SHARP Saturday 11 October.
🧡 Voting ballot boxes are in all our service centres and libraries.
🧡 Enrol and cast special votes at Ōtaki Library and our Rimu Road, Paraparaumu service centre until Saturday 11 October.
🧡 Our Rimu Road, Paraparaumu service centre is open until 7.30pm Thursday 9 and Friday 10 October.
🧡 Our mobile voting booth is around the district to help with all your voting questions, including special votes, enrolling and of course dropping off your voting papers.
Get involved these elections, watch the Mayoral Debate recording, read your candidate profiles, care about Kāpiti and VOTE!
Turned 18 recently? Need to cast a special vote? Heading overseas? Lost your voting papers? Get the answers to all these questions, locations and times for our mobile voting booth and more on our website 👉🏼 www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Where:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street,
When:- Sunday 12 October
- 10am - 1pm
Enjoy a Sunday outing with your family by visiting this great Community Market where you will discover handmade treasures and local creativity by highly talented stallholders where every piece … View moreWhere:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street,
When:- Sunday 12 October
- 10am - 1pm
Enjoy a Sunday outing with your family by visiting this great Community Market where you will discover handmade treasures and local creativity by highly talented stallholders where every piece tells a story.
You will find a huge variety of quality items and GIFTS plus local natural Honey, Prenzels, Oils and Sauces.
Bring the Kids along so they can meet local author Michael Peryer and view his latest Children's Adventure Books. Jane will also be there with her hand made Crochet Toys along with Helen and her incredible range of Children's Dress Ups and Dolls Clothes.
Meet up with Friends and enjoy a day out on the Kapiti Coast and visit this great friendly Community Market then spend the rest of the day at other events and attractions including a visit to our awesome cafes.
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CHECK THIS OUT! Ōtaki, you've lost the top spot to Waikanae! As the voting cut-off date of 11 October gets closer more of you are dropping your papers in, but we've still got a long way to go!
👀 81.9% of our eligible voting population are still yet to vote! Is that you, your Nan or… View moreCHECK THIS OUT! Ōtaki, you've lost the top spot to Waikanae! As the voting cut-off date of 11 October gets closer more of you are dropping your papers in, but we've still got a long way to go!
👀 81.9% of our eligible voting population are still yet to vote! Is that you, your Nan or your neighbour? This is your chance to shape the future of Kāpiti – encourage everyone around you to VOTE! Number those candidate boxes and make your vote count.
Key things to know for the last week of voting:
🧡 Voting closes 12 noon SHARP 11 October.
🧡 Voting by post closes 7 October.
🧡 Voting ballot boxes are in all our service centres and libraries.
🧡 Our Rimu Road, Paraparaumu service centre is open until 7.30pm 9 and 10 October. Plus, on 11 October to 1 noon.
🧡 Our mobile voting booth is around the district to help with all your voting questions, including special votes and enrolling.
Get involved these elections, watch the Mayoral Debate recording, read your candidate profiles, care about Kāpiti and VOTE!
Turned 18 recently? Need to cast a special vote? Heading overseas? Lost your voting papers? Get the answers to all these questions, locations and times for our mobile voting booth and more on our website 👉🏼 www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
*Numbers as of 2 October.
KAPITI FRIDAY MIXED SOCIAL TOUCH 2025/2026
Mazengarb Reserve, Paraparaumu
Team fee is $600, with a maximum of 18 players registered per team, 14 to play each week.
Our onfield ratio for 2025 is 2/4 (a minimum of 2 females on-field).
Game Times are 6.10pm and 7.00pm draw dependant
Season … View moreKAPITI FRIDAY MIXED SOCIAL TOUCH 2025/2026
Mazengarb Reserve, Paraparaumu
Team fee is $600, with a maximum of 18 players registered per team, 14 to play each week.
Our onfield ratio for 2025 is 2/4 (a minimum of 2 females on-field).
Game Times are 6.10pm and 7.00pm draw dependant
Season Dates: Fridays
Leg One: 24th October 2025 - 19th Dec 2025 final dates tbc
Leg Two: 9th Jan 2026 - 13th Mar 2026
Register your team via:
www.sporty.co.nz...
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