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MAYOR WANTS MAORIS IN KCDC

AND COMMUNITY BOARDS

The Kapiti Coast District Mayor, Jenny Rowan, has marked Waitangi Day by calling for much greater Maori representation in local government on the Coast.

She spoke to several hundred people gathered for Waitangi Day celebrations at Katihiku Marae, Swamp Road, Te Horo.

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KAPITI CYCLIST JOHN BALDWIN IN

HAAST PASS ADVENTURES

Don’t ask me why but for some reason “even” numbers are more appealing to me than odd ones, despite being born in an ‘odd’ year.

I have a good feeling about 2010. It will be interesting to see if it actually turns out that way. Planning will help. In November the Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) annual conference is being held on Waiheke Island. I’m looking forward to attending and as usual my bike will be coming along too………READ MORE

KAPITI GRANDMOTHER JAILED

FOR DRUNK DRIVING DEATH

The Kapiti Coast drunk driver who killed cyclist Frank Van Kampen has been jailed for two years and two months.

Alison Downer, a 71-year-old grandmother, admitted causing the death of Mr Van Kampen at Te Horo last September…….READ MORE

A TOUCH OF KINDNESS

For many New Zealanders the past few weeks have been a time of fun and joy — a time when we gather together to enjoy and share time with our families.

But after Raka and Racheal Williams, of Porirua, had enjoyed Christmas and New Year with their children and families the good times turned into a nightmare………

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A ʽ CAN DOʼ STORY

After years of being a spectator at the Kapiti Women’s Triathlon /Duathlon 59-year-old Ruth Bly is this year going to be a participant.

Part of this story is about a remarkable come back and the perseverance of an individual……..READ MORE

HELP US FIND TREE VANDALS

SAYS KAPITI COAST COUNCIL

The KCDC says vandalism of trees on Council reserve land is at a very high level at present and it wants the community’s help in identifying and catching those responsible.

Council staff have been appalled at the level of damage being done to mature trees in reserve areas of Paraparaumu and Waikanae………READ MORE

TIKI — FIRST MAN OR FERTILITY SYMBOL?

Many New Zealanders don’t realize the true significance of the Tiki.

Yet this is a time of year (Christmas and New Year) when people like to exchange gifts — often something special like a pendant made of bone or greenstone..

Greenstone or pounamu is particularly treasured because of its origins and its spiritual nature.

Our correspondent Jim Webber explains the significance of the Tiki.. READ MORE

HAPPY HENS

If only feeding the birds in our gardens and caring for our pets was all we had to do for the animals of this world. If we really care about animals there is so much more we ought to do to protect and care for them.

Fortunately many New Zealanders have gone that step further and shown their abhorrence of factory farming and as a result of this something very significant has happened……..READ MORE

WALK KAPITI (January Edition)

with Penny Redward

Waiopehu Hut – neither a walk nor in Kapiti really! However it is an interesting local overnight tramp, worth considering during the summer holidays. It is not a difficult track but is fairly long, 9kms one way, and up virtually all of this!………READ MORE

Updated 9th February 2010