Kapiti Coast District Council
District Councillor accused of indecently assaulting staffer
David Scott, 71, is accused of indecently rubbing himself against a council staff member in April last year at the Kāpiti Coast District Council premises. Video, Audio
Ancient hedge 'hacked' by Kāpiti Council
An iconic 90-year-old macrocarpa hedge was cut back by the Kapiti Coast District Council after the owner was told to cut the hedge himself back in January, but failed to do so. Video, Audio
Kapiti rates increase 'scandalous', say elderly
Some of Kapiti's elderly say a 5.9 percent proposed rates increase is so unafforable they'll be forced to sell their home. Audio
Tighter rules for ash-scattering get go-ahead
The Kapiti Coast District Council has voted for tighter restrictions - but not a ban - on the scattering of human ashes in the region.
Popular walking tracks closed in Tararua Ranges
Hundreds of trampers won't be able to walk popular tracks in the Tararua ranges over Christmas because of slips on the Kapiti Coast.
Otaki road closure poses questions for couple
The closure of the only road into Otaki Forks north of Wellington means uncertainty for two people living near an unstable slip-prone road. Audio
Cliff cracks close only road in to Otaki Forks
Around twenty trampers may need to be helicoptered out from Otaki Forks after cracks were discovered on a cliff face, forcing the closure of the only road into the area. Audio
Reducing Carbon Emissions, Saving Money
The Kapiti Coast District Council cut its greenhouse gas emissions by half within three years, with final goal of a 80 per cent reduction. Audio