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Meet Gore mayor: Ben Bell
Ben Bell talks to Kāpiti News about how he became Gore mayor after growing up in Ōtaki.
Kāpiti olive oils win big at NZ Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards
Both olive groves are boutique, with less than 600 olive trees.
Community crop swap makes fresh fruit and vegetables accessible for all
'Everyone's sharing, it's beautiful, it's bringing people together.'
Wonky Box food rescue expands to Kāpiti
After a year of operation, Wonky Box is now servicing the Kāpiti district.
Conservation leader leaving Kāpiti's Ngā Manu Nature Reserve
Ngā Manu in Waikanae is losing its conservation champion, manager Matu Booth.
Ōtaki tipple named NZ's best traditional cider
Totally Oaked made by Elemental Cider in Ōtaki has been named NZ's best traditional cider
Adopt-a-plot gets locals involved in estuary conservation
Waikanae Estuary Care Group are encouraging locals to plant, weed and water a plot each.
Olive groves in Kāpiti take out top awards
Kāpiti Olives and Totara Tunnel Olives have won major awards at the NZ EVOO Awards.
Meatless meat producer shifts to 'world-class' site
Production in the old cheese factory in Te Roto Drive started just before lockdown
Waikawa Glen Olive Oil wins gold in New York
The competition had a record 1100 entries from 28 countries.
Residents put on blooming display at Midlands Gardens
The flower show had around 100 entries from Sevenoaks and Midlands Gardens.
Ōtaki College is now using renewable energy from solar panels
Revenue from the generated electricity will go back into more community projects.
Kapiti Olive Oil good as gold in New York
After winning nationally, Kapiti Olive Oils win gold on international stage.
Karaka trees fruiting again producing toxic berries
The toxic berries are causing concern for Kāpiti residents.