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Rosalie Willis
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Rosalie is a reporter for Kāpiti News

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Skate into summer with Seaside Skates in Kāpiti
Horowhenua Chronicle

Skate into summer with Seaside Skates in Kāpiti

01 Nov 06:32 PM
Wendy Huston inducted into Kāpiti Business Hall of Fame
Horowhenua Chronicle

Wendy Huston inducted into Kāpiti Business Hall of Fame

04 Oct 11:50 PM

Advocate and educator in "total disbelief" at accolade.

Multi-skilled artist makes animated videos and songs to inspire tamariki to learn te reo
Horowhenua Chronicle

Multi-skilled artist makes animated videos and songs to inspire tamariki to learn te reo

07 Sep 04:55 AM

Turanga Mahutonga's album Waiata Bros is released on September 21.

Community crop swap makes fresh fruit and vegetables accessible for all
Horowhenua Chronicle

Community crop swap makes fresh fruit and vegetables accessible for all

25 Aug 01:02 AM

'Everyone's sharing, it's beautiful, it's bringing people together.'

Samoan swimming star shares Commonwealth Games experience
Horowhenua Chronicle

Samoan swimming star shares Commonwealth Games experience

18 Aug 03:25 AM

Kokoro Frost has returned to Ōtaki where he is continuing to train with coach Jon Winter.

Kokoro Frost represents Samoa at Commonwealth Games
Horowhenua Chronicle

Kokoro Frost represents Samoa at Commonwealth Games

29 Jul 12:11 AM

"It's awesome to brush shoulders and meet athletes that you've grown up watching on TV."

Wonky Box food rescue expands to Kāpiti
Horowhenua Chronicle

Wonky Box food rescue expands to Kāpiti

27 Jul 02:04 AM

After a year of operation, Wonky Box is now servicing the Kāpiti district.

Proposal for 500 homes to be built at Ōtaki Māori Racing Club
Horowhenua Chronicle

Proposal for 500 homes to be built at Ōtaki Māori Racing Club

24 Jul 11:24 PM

The housing will help alleviate housing woes in Ōtaki.

'Transformational' bid to ease housing woes
Horowhenua Chronicle

'Transformational' bid to ease housing woes

24 Jul 09:35 PM

Investment in Ōtaki's water and roading infrastructure will enable 1000 homes to be built

Police Blue Light event lets kids take flight
Horowhenua Chronicle

Police Blue Light event lets kids take flight

07 Jul 09:35 PM

Students from Kāpiti and Horowhenua were invited to the Blue Light Take a Kid Flying Day.

Ōtaki College students find value in learning outside
Horowhenua Chronicle

Ōtaki College students find value in learning outside

30 Jun 11:34 PM

"I feel like my work is having a positive impact on their lives."

Matariki kites the stars of display at Coastlands in Paraparaumu
Horowhenua Chronicle

Matariki kites the stars of display at Coastlands in Paraparaumu

23 Jun 07:32 PM

Michel Tuffery and Yvonne de Mille's works aim to inspire traditional kite making.

Ōtaki Surf Lifesaving Club celebrates centenary
Horowhenua Chronicle

Ōtaki Surf Lifesaving Club celebrates centenary

17 Jun 03:19 AM

The club reformed many times in the beginning until it started again for good in 1953.

How to avoid devastation: Tornado victim
Horowhenua Chronicle

How to avoid devastation: Tornado victim

09 Jun 09:31 PM

Check your insurance and top your trees is the advice of one Kāpiti resident.

Severe storm rips through Waikanae, Norfolk pines downed
Horowhenua Chronicle

Severe storm rips through Waikanae, Norfolk pines downed

09 Jun 02:56 AM

"It was shaking and shuddering and I thought is this going to rip the building apart?"

Queen's Birthday Honours: Libby Hakaraia recognised for advancing Māori storytelling
Horowhenua Chronicle

Queen's Birthday Honours: Libby Hakaraia recognised for advancing Māori storytelling

05 Jun 08:32 PM

Libby Hakaraia has been championing Māori storytelling through media and film for 30 yrs.

From Ōtaki to Japan: Life on a rugby scholarship
Horowhenua Chronicle

From Ōtaki to Japan: Life on a rugby scholarship

31 May 04:12 AM

The hours are long, the training intense - but at least she can sleep in class.

Famous beehive kilns restored, arts centre planned
Horowhenua Chronicle

Famous beehive kilns restored, arts centre planned

18 May 09:45 PM

Plans for an arts centre surrounding Smišek's famous beehive kilns have been announced.

Ad campaign saves Kāpiti women's life
Horowhenua Chronicle

Ad campaign saves Kāpiti women's life

18 May 03:12 AM

Jan is now knitting snoods to support Bowel Cancer NZ and raise awareness.

TEDxKāpiti speaker line-up announced
Horowhenua Chronicle

TEDxKāpiti speaker line-up announced

05 May 02:31 AM

Eleven speakers will share their ideas, basing their talks around the theme 'emerge'.

Paekākāriki's tribute to families who paved way for TG build
Horowhenua Chronicle

Paekākāriki's tribute to families who paved way for TG build

01 May 09:40 PM

The Smith and Perkins family history has been remembered in an exhibition

Kaibosh raises funds to give out 39,500 meals each month
Horowhenua Chronicle

Kaibosh raises funds to give out 39,500 meals each month

28 Apr 03:10 AM

This comes as the need continues to increase due to the pandemic and rising living costs.

Transmission Gully a game-changer but public transport still important
Horowhenua Chronicle

Transmission Gully a game-changer but public transport still important

03 Apr 10:03 PM

Investment is still needed in and around Kāpiti to continue making it more accessible.

Kelly Fox shares what to expect when driving Transmission Gully
Horowhenua Chronicle

Kelly Fox shares what to expect when driving Transmission Gully

29 Mar 10:34 PM

Kelly Fox from Traffic Updates-Horowhenua Kapiti Wellington shares her experience on TG.

Kapakapanui Track: A magical day hike
Horowhenua Chronicle

Kapakapanui Track: A magical day hike

25 Mar 03:32 AM

Kapakapanui Track is a challenging but stunning day hike, just 10 minutes from Waikanae.

Kāpiti Governance Mentoring Programme expands
Horowhenua Chronicle

Kāpiti Governance Mentoring Programme expands

17 Mar 06:30 PM

After last year's success in Kāpiti four more districts will be included in the programme.

Modified wheelchair makes Waikanae Beach accessible for all
Horowhenua Chronicle

Modified wheelchair makes Waikanae Beach accessible for all

04 Mar 12:01 AM

A beach wheelchair is available at Waikanae Beach, Kāpiti for anyone who needs it.

'The conflict is real': Ukrainian couple share fears for family
Horowhenua Chronicle

'The conflict is real': Ukrainian couple share fears for family

02 Mar 11:38 PM

Ukrainian couple's anguish for family and what you can do to help

Learning in nature stimulates all the right senses for college students
Horowhenua Chronicle

Learning in nature stimulates all the right senses for college students

27 Feb 06:32 PM

Local forager Mike King has created a greenhouse classroom for students at Ōtaki College.

Club's bilingual website easier to surf
Horowhenua Chronicle

Club's bilingual website easier to surf

09 Feb 11:02 PM

The club has taken the opportunity to be more representative of its community

New Arcade will give teens something to do
Horowhenua Chronicle

New Arcade will give teens something to do

04 Feb 01:35 AM

The new arcade is located on Te Roto Drive, Paraparaumu.

Champion of Kiribati community honoured for work
Horowhenua Chronicle

Champion of Kiribati community honoured for work

09 Jan 09:00 PM

"It was shocking when I was informed of this honour."

Ally of disabled community recognised
Horowhenua Chronicle

Ally of disabled community recognised

09 Jan 08:31 PM

'Someone thinking the mahi I do as worthy of this level of honour is incredibly humbling.'

Young Ōtaki carver wins Prime Minister's award
Horowhenua Chronicle

Young Ōtaki carver wins Prime Minister's award

19 Dec 08:34 PM

Daniel McGregor-Brimble has won the William Wallace Te Iho Pūmanawa award.

Missing for more than a week: Search continues for missing man Joe Pryor
Horowhenua Chronicle

Missing for more than a week: Search continues for missing man Joe Pryor

05 Dec 09:09 PM

The search continues for missing Kāpiti man Joe Pryor.

One piece of canvas between you and the birds
Horowhenua Chronicle

One piece of canvas between you and the birds

23 Nov 06:32 PM

Forget struggling to put up a tent, Te Hapua Glamping is the perfect place for a getaway.

Electra Business and Innovation winners announced
Horowhenua Chronicle

Electra Business and Innovation winners announced

22 Nov 02:52 AM

The Electra Business and Innovation Awards were held online last Friday.

Ōtaki tipple named NZ's best traditional cider
Horowhenua Chronicle

Ōtaki tipple named NZ's best traditional cider

17 Nov 11:33 PM

Totally Oaked made by Elemental Cider in Ōtaki has been named NZ's best traditional cider

New site for Kaibosh means more food saved from waste
Horowhenua Chronicle

New site for Kaibosh means more food saved from waste

17 Nov 02:40 AM

Kaibosh Kāpiti-Horowhenua has moved to a bigger site on Sheffield St, Paraparaumu.

Bookish group brace for Oxfam Trailwalker challenge
Horowhenua Chronicle

Bookish group brace for Oxfam Trailwalker challenge

14 Nov 09:00 PM

The Cafe Ramblers from Ōtaki are preparing to raise $2000 and walk 50km for Oxfam

Must-visit Kāpiti eateries this summer
Horowhenua Chronicle

Must-visit Kāpiti eateries this summer

14 Nov 06:31 PM

Vibrant, friendly and colourful dining experiences are endless on the Kāpiti Coast.

Food fair given go-ahead in level 2
Horowhenua Chronicle

Food fair given go-ahead in level 2

04 Nov 11:45 PM

The Kāpiti Food Fair is going ahead on December 4.

Enjoy a fun day out at the Kāpiti Women's Expo
Horowhenua Chronicle

Enjoy a fun day out at the Kāpiti Women's Expo

27 Oct 10:31 PM

The expo will be operating under level 2 restrictions on November 7.

Olive groves in Kāpiti take out top awards
Horowhenua Chronicle

Olive groves in Kāpiti take out top awards

13 Oct 01:42 AM

Kāpiti Olives and Totara Tunnel Olives have won major awards at the NZ EVOO Awards.

Kāpiti Youth Support among finalists
Horowhenua Chronicle

Kāpiti Youth Support among finalists

09 Sep 07:30 PM

KYS is one of the largest providers of community services in Kāpiti.

Meatless meat producer shifts to 'world-class' site
Horowhenua Chronicle

Meatless meat producer shifts to 'world-class' site

03 Sep 12:00 AM

Production in the old cheese factory in Te Roto Drive started just before lockdown

Nomadic folk-duo say goodbye to NZ but not forever
Horowhenua Chronicle

Nomadic folk-duo say goodbye to NZ but not forever

02 Sep 07:30 PM

Good Habits were halfway through their NZ Farewell Tour when lockdown hit.

Electra finalists: The Hair Studio doing something a little different
Horowhenua Chronicle

Electra finalists: The Hair Studio doing something a little different

29 Aug 09:00 PM

The Hair Studio Kāpiti's Janelle Harlen was shocked to be a finalist in three categories

Covid-19 changed the game for them, now they're Electra finalists
Horowhenua Chronicle

Covid-19 changed the game for them, now they're Electra finalists

25 Aug 03:20 AM

For one Kiwi company, supporting local has seen revenue grow by 1831.7% in past year.

Electra finalists: Life's too short not to celebrate
Horowhenua Chronicle

Electra finalists: Life's too short not to celebrate

20 Aug 03:45 AM

Handmaid is a finalist for the Electra Business and Innovation Awards.

Electra finalists: Pioneering a new market pays off for Foxx and Filly
Horowhenua Chronicle

Electra finalists: Pioneering a new market pays off for Foxx and Filly

20 Aug 12:00 AM

Foxx and Filly are finalists for the Electra Business and Innovation Awards.

The Wonky Box opens delivery to Wellington city during lockdown
Horowhenua Chronicle

The Wonky Box opens delivery to Wellington city during lockdown

19 Aug 11:20 PM

The Wonky Box has expanded to the Wellington CBD during lockdown.

Kāpiti designer finds niche market with equestrian clothing
Horowhenua Chronicle

Kāpiti designer finds niche market with equestrian clothing

13 Aug 02:00 AM

Ella Booth is launching a range of equestrian clothing and also featuring at Fashion Week.

The Wonky Box: Fairer to the growers, consumers and planet
Horowhenua Chronicle

The Wonky Box: Fairer to the growers, consumers and planet

11 Aug 11:30 PM

Start-up business has been a "voyage of discovery" for couple.

Rugby club to mark 100 years
Horowhenua Chronicle

Rugby club to mark 100 years

09 Aug 08:00 PM

The Waikanae Rugby Football Club is still going strong

Kāpiti locals start project to share the warmth this winter
Horowhenua Chronicle

Kāpiti locals start project to share the warmth this winter

28 Jul 03:50 AM

Sophie, Penny and Dan have started a project to get warm clothes to those who need it.

New running event for Kāpiti
Horowhenua Chronicle

New running event for Kāpiti

23 Jun 10:00 PM

The inaugural Kāpiti Half marathon is set to take place in November.

'Tremendous 3D jigsaw': Smišek's beehive kilns moved
Horowhenua Chronicle

'Tremendous 3D jigsaw': Smišek's beehive kilns moved

14 Jun 12:00 AM

The relocation of historic beehive kilns made by famous potter Mirek Smišek is complete.

Queen's Birthday Honours List: Pioneer of contemporary dance recognised
Horowhenua Chronicle

Queen's Birthday Honours List: Pioneer of contemporary dance recognised

06 Jun 07:30 PM

"I'm very honoured the recognition is for both the performing arts and the community."

Waikawa Glen Olive Oil wins gold in New York
Horowhenua Chronicle

Waikawa Glen Olive Oil wins gold in New York

27 May 07:30 PM

The competition had a record 1100 entries from 28 countries.

Kaibosh Kāpiti save 57 tonnes of waste in first year
Horowhenua Chronicle

Kaibosh Kāpiti save 57 tonnes of waste in first year

07 May 02:51 AM

Kaibosh Kāpiti have helped 27 community groups over their first year in the community.

Matariki, Lighting the Beacons is a new festival coming to Kāpiti
Horowhenua Chronicle

Matariki, Lighting the Beacons is a new festival coming to Kāpiti

06 May 07:30 PM

Māoriland are helping bring the tikanga of Matariki into understanding with new festival.

New independent bookstore to open
Horowhenua Chronicle

New independent bookstore to open

21 Apr 02:38 AM

Books and Co is opening next Wednesday in Ōtaki.

Kapakapanui Summit walk not for the faint-hearted
Horowhenua Chronicle

Kapakapanui Summit walk not for the faint-hearted

28 Feb 06:30 PM

Rosalie Willis shares her experience climbing Kapakapnui Summit in the Tararua Ranges.

Kapiti Hidden Books project starts
Horowhenua Chronicle

Kapiti Hidden Books project starts

31 Jan 06:30 PM

The project is encouraging kids to get adventurous outside and read books.

Semifinalist for Young New Zealander of the Year
Horowhenua Chronicle

Semifinalist for Young New Zealander of the Year

29 Jan 12:50 AM

Māoriland's programme manager Maddy de Young has been announced as a semi-finalist.

Waikanae volunteer wins national rugby award
Horowhenua Chronicle

Waikanae volunteer wins national rugby award

20 Jan 06:30 PM

Jane Chamberlain from Waikanae won the Charles Monro Rugby Volunteer of the Year award.

Waikanae AFC secure provisional TDP status
Horowhenua Chronicle

Waikanae AFC secure provisional TDP status

14 Jan 11:34 PM

The programme will give young players in Kāpiti an opportunity to play at the top level.

Funding for Ōtaki youth pilot programme announced
Horowhenua Chronicle

Funding for Ōtaki youth pilot programme announced

11 Jan 02:52 AM

Minister Carmel Sepuloni announced the programme will receive $995,000 in funding.

Kuia Isobel Ransfield awarded Queen's Service Medal
Horowhenua Chronicle

Kuia Isobel Ransfield awarded Queen's Service Medal

31 Dec 06:30 PM

Isobel has contributed to the cultural health of Ōtaki and Manakau communities for years.

Smišek kilns reconstruction: One down-one to go
Horowhenua Chronicle

Smišek kilns reconstruction: One down-one to go

17 Dec 09:09 PM

The kilns were in the direct line of the Peka Peka to Ōtaki Expressway construction.

Air Chathams bringing retro flying experience to Kāpiti
Horowhenua Chronicle

Air Chathams bringing retro flying experience to Kāpiti

09 Dec 11:47 PM

Scenic flights will be available on Jan 16-17, 2021.

First students graduate from M.A.T.C.H Animation Intensifier
Horowhenua Chronicle

First students graduate from M.A.T.C.H Animation Intensifier

06 Dec 08:47 PM

Māoriland Hub in Ōtaki have developed courses for students aged 12-24.

Terisa Ngobi delivers maiden speech in Parliament
Horowhenua Chronicle

Terisa Ngobi delivers maiden speech in Parliament

02 Dec 11:08 PM

Youth, housing, transportation and access to hospital care are priorities for Terisa.

Ōtaki filmmaker wins innovation award after film goes international
Horowhenua Chronicle

Ōtaki filmmaker wins innovation award after film goes international

11 Nov 06:30 PM

Oriwa has won a GirlBoss award for Innovation for her work with Ngā Pakiaka.

Live performances at markets a lifesaver for musicians
Horowhenua Chronicle

Live performances at markets a lifesaver for musicians

29 Oct 08:41 PM

The market is providing musicians with a place to perform after months of cancelled shows.

Terisa triumphs over Tim in tight Ōtaki race
Horowhenua Chronicle

Terisa triumphs over Tim in tight Ōtaki race

19 Oct 07:28 PM

'...it was nail-biting but a really good result.'

Fundraiser for electric trike to give independence
Horowhenua Chronicle

Fundraiser for electric trike to give independence

19 Aug 10:38 PM

Chris Barry from Kāpiti is fundraising for an e-trike to gain more independence.

Artists in lockdown
Horowhenua Chronicle

Artists in lockdown

20 Apr 11:00 PM

Rosalie Willis talks to Kāpiti artists about how lockdown has impacted their creative flow

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New Year Honour for services to dance and theatre
Horowhenua Chronicle

New Year Honour for services to dance and theatre

30 Dec 04:00 PM

Jan Bolwell has been a leader in New Zealand dance theatre.

Long road to see "Buttercup" for Ōtaki man
Horowhenua Chronicle

Long road to see "Buttercup" for Ōtaki man

23 Apr 09:01 PM

Mickey Carkeek's story is one of true love and community.

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