Issue October 2015

Otaki museum: Have you seen the colourful Kapiti Island exhibition?

There is much to see and information about the history, people, plants and animals. Ōtaki Museum is at 49 Main Street Ōtaki and this exhibition...

Te Mahi Maara Hua Parakore

Mirimiri i te oneone, whakarongo ki ngā manu, ki ngā aitanga pepeke. Kei reira a Papatuanuku I tatari mau, kia hoki atu ki te...

Kapiti Island — a treasure on our doorstep

Kapiti Island is omnipresent. Driving over Pukerua Bay hill, it’s in your face. All along the coast, it’s there. From Ōtaki Beach looking South...

Ōtaki Energy Co-operative Ltd takes off

A step towards energy independence for the community  The idea and purpose behind the recently formed Ōtaki Energy Co-operative Ltd is to achieve more independence...

What are my rights as a tenant?

What are my rights as a tenant?  You have a right to enjoy your property privately, undisturbed by others. The landlord has to respect your...

Cancer Society thanks for Daffodil Day help

Thanks to all of those who volunteered to help on Daffodil Day, everyone who donated & supported the day sincerely. All of the money...

Kapiti Coast District Council Meetings October 2015

DayDateMeetingTimeVenue Thursday 1 October Chief Executive Performance and Employment Committee – held in Public Excluded Session 9.00 am Council Chambers Ground Floor, 175 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu Tuesday 6 October Te Whakaminenga o...

Otaki Library, October 2015

The Anti Cool Girl Rosie Waterland Rosie Waterland has never been cool. Growing up in housing commission, Rosie was cursed with a near perfect, beautiful older...

Waitohu School Mid Winter raffle results 2015

1st: Tracey Smith ticket # 1837   2nd: Cherie Moy ticket # 1671   3rd: Bridget Cameron ticket # 1230   4th: Marty Robinson ticket # 2021...

Andrew Little’s day in Ōtaki

On Friday September 14, Labour’s leader, together with a gaggle of senior Labour MPs descended on our town to meet locals, culminating in the Margaret Long memorial speech in the evening.

Otaki Police found list

 WhereWhen Milazo Mountain Bike Iti Street 26 August Viva Mountain Bike Main Street 28 August Diamondback Mountain Bike Norfolk Crescent 1 September

Tigers and Tempers

The recent tragic death of a zoo keeper in Hamilton following an attack by a tiger reminds us that animals are — just that — animals....

Historic courthouse becomes local arts centre

You may remember Ōtaki’s i-SITE. It was housed in the heritage-registered courthouse (1891) located in Centennial Park, Main Road. Sadly, it closed in June,...

Top up your income — Home based

Earn extra cash every week distributing and collecting 120+ catalogues pw and delivering customer orders (approx 8–10 hours pw). Car, phone & internet access...