David Haxton, Editor of Kāpiti News, loves writing stories about people who have overcome the odds, people who have worked hard to succeed, and breaking news.
David Haxton is the editor of the Kāpiti News. The newspaper is a two-time finalist in the Voyager Media Awards community newspaper of the year category. When I was a college student, a science teacher encouraged us to read the newspaper and be informed. The advice stuck. I became interested in the news. I graduated from the Peter Arnett School of Journalism, at the Southern Institute of Technology, in 2000, before joining the Kāpiti News early in 2001 firstly as a reporter and then becoming editor. It has been a long haul but it's a great community to work in, there’s a constant supply of interesting stories to write, the commute is only a few minutes, and I live near the beach. I’ve got a young family and the coast is an awesome great place for them to grow up in. I love writing stories about people who have overcome the odds, people who have worked hard to succeed, and breaking news is still a buzz. It’s also great being part of the wider NZME whānau and seeing our stories reach national and overseas audiences.
Mountain bike club's long-term farm project
“You couldn’t find a better place to put a mountain bike park.”
Spearfishing nationals help those in need
Lots of fish were given to the Kāpiti Community Foodbank.
Caring focus key part of Spearfishing NZ contest
Two fish auctions will be held in Paraparaumu as part of the competition.
Nature reserve stalwart loves sharing his knowledge
Rhys Mills is a key person at the Ngā Manu Nature Reserve.
Beanie me up: Women knits 1000 woolly hats for children
Norma McCallum's hobby benefits children.
Swan hit by car nursed back to health
Specialist treatment has given Cadance a second life.
Special plaque unveiled in Whareroa Farm
Whareroa Guardians and Groundtruth plant 76,000 species.
Reed planting helps important Paraparaumu stream
Planting set to help Wharemauku Stream performance.
World class: Prestigious gold medal for Totara Tunnel olive oil
'It doesn't get much better than that in the world for olive oil'
Return of white tui delights watcher
White tui leaves watcher with 'spiritual feeling of wonder'
Pine slash piles spark fire fears
Fire and Emergency New Zealand throws cold water on woman's fears.
Medicinal cannabis company on the rise
"We are super happy and many local people are supporting us too."
Couple start medicinal cannabis company in Te Horo
"When we saw this five hectare site we said 'this is the place'."
Success for Waikawa Glen at olive oil awards
'We were absolutely blown away and very pleased'.
From quivering wreck to top neuter in show
The dog that wouldn't eat alone tops his show class.
Community solar farms officially opened in Ōtaki
Ministers James Shaw and Grant Robertson open solar farm.
All Black icon sign full restored
"It's a really good example of community working together ..."
Nathan Guy's valedictory speech thanks many people especially wife
"Kia kaha my friends and foes."
Rabbit holes at Waikanae Beach 'getting worse'
Waikanae Beach couple highlight rabbit hole problem.
Project helps fishers stay safe at sea
Kiwi company helping improve safety in fishing industry.
How abused dog's life was changed forever
A starving and mistreated puppy, rescued by the SPCA, has a found a loving forever home.
Sixty-three jobs affected by cheese factory closure
Fonterra's Te Roto Drive cheese factory will close in April 2020.
Two mates' award-winning gin distillery
Making gin "the hard way" pays off as Kāpiti-based distillery scores top recognition.
Conservation minister denies Waikanae estuary dying
Eugenie Sage disagrees with a concerned group that Waikanae Estuary is dying.
Horowhenua hapū want to send Kāpiti's waste to Manawatū
A Horowhenua hapū want Kāpiti's rubbish transferred to the Bonny Glen landfill.
Course with horses leads the way
An Otaki business,where people interact with horses, is getting the best out of people.
Robot cleaner conservation award finalist
A rubbish cleaning robot is one of 35 finalists in the Conservation Innovation Awards.
Blue duck numbers get a boost in Waikanae
A young male and female blue duck in Waikanae have had their first clutch of eggs