Kāpiti Now promotes the Kāpiti Coast, our community, our businesses, our events. Our business club enables our business members to network and learn from each other as well as help grow our marketing platforms for Kāpiti Now.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.”
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.
