Sharpen your skills and fill your freezer

Sharpen your skills and fill your freezer

Are your navigation skills a bit rusty, or are you interested in hunting but don’t know where to start?

We do. The New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA) delivers a Hunter National Training Scheme (HUNTS) through local branches. This course is aimed at hunters who want to refresh their skills or educate newbies on how to enjoy hunting safely and ethically. You must be a club member to enrol; however, you can be a complete novice, with most applicants having little to no firearms experience.

Kāpiti Run for Youth is OPEN for Registration by Individuals and Groups

Kāpiti Run for Youth is OPEN for Registration by Individuals and Groups

Kāpiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand Thursday 25th, 2024: The Web Genius Kāpiti Run for Youth has activated its campaign to take place on the beach on Sunday 17th March 2024 – note your calendar now! 

Kāpiti Run for Youth takes place annually to raise funds and fitness for Kāpiti rangatahi youth while having fun walking or running along the beautiful Kāpiti coastline.  “This event continues to inspire Web Genius with its ability to connect people and galvanise participants, fundraising partners and sponsors”, says Richard Calkin, the Founder of Web Genius.  Last year we raised a record-breaking amount of money, $27,010, which was hugely satisfying, and we can’t wait to do it all again.” 

Survey - Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community Centre.

Survey - Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community Centre.

It’s really important to hear the views of the Kāpiti community and the organisations that serve that community on what any future development of the Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community Centre could and should look like.  We also want to hear what’s important about a community space for Kāpiti.

The Kāpiti Writers’ Retreat - Immerse yourself in writing and conversation

The Kāpiti Writers’ Retreat - Immerse yourself in writing and conversation

Immerse yourself in writing and conversation this summer. There’s something for everyone–whether you’re new to writing, an established writer, or somewhere in between. The Kāpiti Writers’ Retreat is happening from 23 - 25 February 2024 on the beautiful Kāpiti Coast north of Wellington. This three-day gathering for writers encompasses intensive morning workshops, lively discussions, and space to write, relax and engage with topics critical to your work.

Raumati Beach’s ever-changing moods captured in painting series

Raumati Beach’s ever-changing moods captured in painting series

Raumati artist Tania Dally’s latest series of 12 abstract paintings, on display during the upcoming Kapiti Arts Trail, is inspired by the scenes she encounters throughout the year from her Boatshed Studio, situated on Raumati Beach near the mouth of the Wharemauku Stream.

Kāpiti Food Fair 2023: Get ready for the We Love Local Kāpiti Kitchen Stage

Kāpiti Food Fair 2023: Get ready for the We Love Local Kāpiti Kitchen Stage

Kāpiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand, Thursday 12th October, 2023: With less than two months to go, the Kāpiti Food Fair team are well into preparation for another year of toe tapping, taste bud snapping good times!  With the addition of this year’s NEW Night Gig, it’s ‘fair’ (pun intended!) to say that there’s a lot on their to-do lists that need checking off.

Kāpiti Food Fair 2023: Meet the social team behind the scenes

Kāpiti Food Fair 2023: Meet the social team behind the scenes

Kāpiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand, 5 October 2023: The countdown is on – and you can bet that at the Kāpiti Food Fair HQ our team is buzzing with excitement!  One thing you may not know is that it truly takes a village to make an event of this magnitude come together every year.  You’ve met our co-owners Helene and Jeanine, and we always make sure we introduce our sponsors, vendors, and all of our entertainers, plus our amazing crew and volunteers get some love, too!

Kapiti Petanque Club - The Rex Hayes Mixed Doubles tournament

RH Trophy Winners

The Rex Hayes Mixed Doubles tournament was held at Kapiti Petanque Club last weekend. Rex was a much respected and popular member of the Kapiti Club and clubs throughout New Zealand.. He was a coach, passing on his knowledge of the game, a top notch player, who won plenty of competitions and was deservedly made a Life Member. This annual tournament is a tribute to him. 

  It was a wonderful turnout, with 26 teams competing from various clubs throughout the country.   Some of the competitors had not played in any tournament before and did extremely well.   The weather was sunny and very warm for this time of year, which made the day even better.  Four games were played before lunch. Lunchtime gave everyone a chance to catch up with members from other clubs and to re-group before heading into the afternoon eliminations.  The finalists were decided with some unexpected results.  Shirley MacDonald, along with Craig Watson, took out the Plate. This was Craig’s first foray into competition and he played extremely well. 

RH Trophy Runners Up

The full results are:  

Trophy – Michelle Maxwell (Kapiti) and Michael Rocks (Bayview)

Trophy Runners up – Brett Maguire (Kapiti) and Cheryl Juno (Kapiti)

 

Plate – Shirley MacDonald and Craig Watson (both from Otaki)

Plate Runners up -Seymour and Theresa Harawira (both from Silverstream)

 

Bowl -Helen-Mary Foley(Kapiti) and Graeme Jackson (Silverstream)

Bowl Runners up -Bronnie Winter and Paul Haines (both from Naenae)

 

Spoon -Dan Harawira and Petrina Anderson (both from Silverstream)



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Country Music Star Tami Neilson to Headline Kāpiti Food Fair Night Gig

Country Music Star Tami Neilson to Headline Kāpiti Food Fair Night Gig

Kāpiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand, 4th August 2023 – The Kāpiti Food Fair is thrilled to announce the introduction of the brand-new Night Gig as part of its annual Fair day celebrations.  Taking centre stage at the inaugural event is none other than the internationally acclaimed country music sensation, Tami Neilson, most recently winner of the 2023 APRA Best Country Music Song Award for ‘Beyond the Stars’, a duet with Willie Nelson.  Having won multiple Country Music Awards, she is without a doubt, our Queen of Country Music!

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Capturing Moments: An Insight into the World of Jenny Siaosi Photography

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Capturing Moments: An Insight into the World of Jenny Siaosi Photography

Welcome to the captivating world of Jenny Siaosi Photography, where fleeting moments are transformed into timeless memories. With a unique approach to photography, Jenny Siaosi captures the essence of emotions that speak a thousand words.

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Introducing Bubbyubby Kids: The Ultimate Destination for Quality Children's Clothing

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Introducing Bubbyubby Kids: The Ultimate Destination for Quality Children's Clothing

Bubbyubby Kids is a New Zealand-based online store (based out of Kapiti) that offers a wide range of children's clothing, from newborns to 10-year-olds. They specialise in high-quality, durable clothing that is both stylish and practical. Their clothing is made from natural, breathable materials that are gentle on your child's skin and free from harmful chemicals.