5 June, 2020 During the lockdown the Kapiti Economic Development Agency (KEDA) discussed ideas about how they could help address two significant issues that have become apparent as a result of COVID- 19: -How to enable local businesses to get online to sell their goods and services -How to re-train local people who have become […]
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 20 April, 2020 Business Support Network Launched for Kapiti Local businesses who have been impacted by the COVID-19 lockdown can now turn to professional advisers in Kapiti for free initial advice on how to move forward as the economy enters recovery mode. A group of local professionals have formed a […]
WCT was delighted to offer the Boost Fund for the first time in 2019. Boost is a one-off cash injection to literally boost an organisation’s capacity or activities for the year. This year the Boost Fund had a budget of $150,000 and the Board agreed the funds could go to one organisation or be split between […]
Description APPLY OR VIEW THE FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION: https://www.jacksonstone.co.nz/jobs/6410/ We are seeking two or three new Trustees to contribute, in a voluntary capacity, to the governance of the Trust and assist with building the profile of the Reserve and growing the Endowment Fund to secure Ngā Manu’s long-term future. You’ll need experience in governance or […]
Kāpiti Coast District Council has awarded $22,904.40 to nine local art projects through the latest round of the Creative Communities Scheme. The Scheme, which is funded by Creative New Zealand and Council, allocates grants twice a year to support arts activities that celebrate Kāpiti culture and showcase the region’s diversity, particularly Toi Māori/Māori Arts. “The […]
An exciting new opportunity for Kapiti is being promoted by the Guardians of the Kapiti Marine Reserve. For the past few months, they have been investigating the possibility of redeveloping the former Raumati pools building into a Kāpiti marine education, research and activity centre.
How does the Kāpiti Coast District Council determine what to spend ratepayers’ money on? One of the key ways they do that, especially over the next 20 years, is through the Long Term Plan.
Last year Kapiti Coast ratepayers shelled out around $535,000 for WREDA, our regional economic development (ED) agency. Do we get value for money? Could we do better?