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'We believe in valuing our people for what they are not for what they're not'
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Surf lifesaving club in danger of closure if new building cannot be funded
The Paekākāriki Surf Lifeguards need to raise $5 million for their new clubrooms.
Kāpiti olive oils win big at NZ Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards
Both olive groves are boutique, with less than 600 olive trees.
Centenarian witnessed Queen's coronation
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Janet Holborow wins tight mayoral race in Kāpiti
Janet Holborow narrowly overcame councillor Rob McCann to win the Kāpiti mayoralty.
Wendy Huston inducted into Kāpiti Business Hall of Fame
Advocate and educator in "total disbelief" at accolade.
Atareira support Mental Health Awareness Week in Kāpiti
This year's theme is 'Reconnect - with the people and places that lift you up'.
Art project unites scientists, climate warriors and marine enthusiasts
The Tohorā Art Project is complete after 10 months of community workshops in Kāpiti.
Late entertainer's whānau get peek at new Sir Howard Morrison Centre
Members of the Morrison family visited the Sir Howard Morrison Centre to see the progress.
Seven newborn puppies in foster homes after being dumped
Seven dumped puppies were rescued just before a record hailstorm hit Hastings
Kiwi filmmaker set to return home from LA to film thriller
Support from Kāpiti businesses gives Mason Cade Packer's thriller film the green light.
Kiwi wins Emmy for sound editing on Stranger Things
The Raumati Beach local works on Hollywood films and TV shows from his home in Kāpiti
'This is my sanity': Farmer who picked up paintbrush for the first time in 50 years
He did as told and became a successful farmer and horticulturist. But art never left him.
Cricketers fundraising to get to Indoor Cricket World Cup
Former Black Cap Jesse Ryder says the team has to pay for everything, even their shirts.
Shelford to bring up 100 games for the Nua
Only eight other players have achieved the feat in 129 years of Horowhenua-Kāpiti rugby.
Breaking the chain: The scars and the transformation of DeeDee the dog
Chained dogs are seen by the SPCA every week in Hawke's Bay, but they can't always act.
Proposal for 500 homes to be built at Ōtaki Māori Racing Club
The housing will help alleviate housing woes in Ōtaki.
'Transformational' bid to ease housing woes
Investment in Ōtaki's water and roading infrastructure will enable 1000 homes to be built
Raukura Choir competing in Cadenza
The two-day Cadenza competition finishes with a Gala Concert the public can enjoy.
Kāpiti poet fulfils creative dream
Āwhina Andrew has put poems written over the past 20 years into a book
Kāpiti charity starts free ball dress hire for students
"It was just so lovely to see the girls' faces when trying them on."
Police Blue Light event lets kids take flight
Students from Kāpiti and Horowhenua were invited to the Blue Light Take a Kid Flying Day.
Toi Ohomai veterans project gets $1.2m grant
The project has been named as a recipient of Health Research Council (HRC) funding
Iwi want changes to Ōhau golf course design
Historical accounts refer to a settlement and pā site called Tirotirowhetu, near hole 14
Ōtaki College students find value in learning outside
"I feel like my work is having a positive impact on their lives."
Spraggon wants to pass on tips of traditional kai cooking to next generation
The key to cooking a good hangi is all in the rocks and preparation.
Ōtaki Surf Lifesaving Club celebrates centenary
The club reformed many times in the beginning until it started again for good in 1953.
Covid lockdown changed the landscape for grieving Māori
'Cultural rituals of tangihanga ... the pinnacle of us as a people, were taken from us.'