Kāpiti Coast Biodiversity Project ‘We live here’ sign series - Anne Johnston

Kāpiti Coast Biodiversity Project ‘We live here’ sign series - Anne Johnston

Working with the wonderful volunteers at the Kāpiti Coast Biodiversity Project, Anne and the Biodiversity team devised this idea to tell people about all the incredible native wildlife hidden on the Kāpiti Coast north of Wellington.

From Pukerua Bay to the great expanses of Queen Elizabeth Park through to Whareroa Farm, the not-so-obvious wildlife needed a little promotion to assert themselves in their own environment.

Capturing the magic of the Kapiti Food Fair 'Night Gig'

Capturing the magic of the Kapiti Food Fair 'Night Gig'

Step into the vibrant atmosphere of the Kapiti Coast's local food fair night gig, through the vibrant videography of Soulhaven Creative Productions! 🎥✨

Soulhaven has covered the food for seven straight years, consistently turning out highlight reels that offer high community engagement on social media, providing confidence and excitement for next year's sponsors, stall holders, and customers

Te Ara Korowai - our essential mental health service under threat

Te Ara Korowai - our essential mental health service under threat

“Ara (path) - Korowai (cloak) - a kaupapa, embracing the path of recovery with a cloak of support.”

Te Ara Korowai Creative Wellbeing Centre in Raumati has been a lifeline for the Kāpiti community, providing essential mental health services for over a decade. However, with the loss of the Manatu Taonga CARE funding (COVID response recovery) from July 1st, they are now in a critical financial situation. With a 75% loss of income, this not-for-profit organisation needs our support to secure its future.

The Power of Maps: Enhancing Communication for New Infrastructure Projects

The Power of Maps: Enhancing Communication for New Infrastructure Projects

Maps are an important graphic design tool for councils that need a solution to the challenge of conveying complex information to different stakeholders effectively. In everyday language, ‘they help people understand the process of building new infrastructure in a region or nationally’.

Maps can bridge the gap by providing a visual representation easily comprehensible to all. In today’s world, it is critically important to engage the public and build support for infrastructure projects.

Jane Comben (Pogo Design) has the experience and understanding to achieve what a council and the public seek.

The Limestone Dragon

The Limestone Dragon

An old friend of Brett Keno (Sculptor) from his school days visited his studio in Otaki during the Kapiti Coast Art Trail and asked if he would consider creating a Chinese Dragon for the Lunar New Year Festival 2024.

Brett loved the opportunity to try something new and enjoyed the challenge of discovering his first Dragon hidden in a block of limestone.  The colour of the limestone ended up a little golden which was perfect.

Kāpiti Run for Youth has counted the money and distributed to Fundraising Partners

Kāpiti Run for Youth has counted the money and distributed to Fundraising Partners

Kāpiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand Monday 15th April 2024: The Web Genius Kāpiti Run for Youth has counted all fundraising by individuals, groups and business sponsors and raised a record amount of $30,836.60.  Distribution to Fundraising Partners has taken place so they can continue to do good for rangatahi youth in Kāpiti.

Artel Gallery’s return to Waikanae affirms Mahara Place as the go-to art destination

Artel Gallery’s return to Waikanae affirms Mahara Place as the go-to art destination

After the long-awaited multi-million dollar redevelopment of Mahara Gallery (now Toi Mahara), Kapiti art lovers have another reason to get excited. Artel Gallery is returning home.

Owner Maude Heath has decided to relocate her business back to Waikanae village after five years in Otaki. Starting on the first of May, you will find the gallery at 6 Mahara Place, formerly home to Julie Hunter’s eco clothing and homewares store.

Support Kāpiti Boxing Clubs - Bring the Battle Event Showcasing Michael Reynolds Pro Debut

Support Kāpiti Boxing Clubs - Bring the Battle Event Showcasing Michael Reynolds Pro Debut

Michael Reynolds is no stranger to our gym; he has been boxing alongside his Coach, Richard Fleetwood, since the age of 8 years old, and the gym has become his 2nd home over the years. He has an incredible resume in his amateur career of 60 fights & also holds Four National Amateur Boxing Titles, multiple North Island Golden Gloves Titles, and the historic Jameson Belt in 2022.

From seed to bouquet - the power of social media

From seed to bouquet - the power of social media

Flowers. They brighten your day, show you care or rescue you from the dog house. Whatever the reason, fresh flowers are big business in Kapiti right now.

No one knows this better than Alison Watts from Bee & Bloom Florist and Flower Garden in Paraparumu Beach. After a two-year hiatus, her home-based floristry business is growing from strength to strength with community support and an improved online presence. Her daily Instagram and Facebook posts have been instrumental in her success.