News and Updates

Be in the know about business innovation and news that is shaping the Coast. Here you will find updates on the commercial environment and news that impacts our business community.

Learn from leading local businesses who are forging the way with case studies to share knowledge on innovative business practices, sustainability and investment. Hear directly from the entrepreneurs about their journey in business and key learnings along the way.

Kapiti Food Fair, Waste management, Jenny Siosi 2022
Kāpiti Food Fair: Behind the scenes sustaining our community
27 September, 2024 Sustainability, Event, Food and Beverage, Festival
Excitement is building behind the scenes as we prepare for the 2024 Kāpiti Food Fair on Saturday, November 30th. 
Aerial view of Kāpiti Coast with Kapiti Island in the background.
Economic development moving forward in Kāpiti
25 September, 2024 EDKB, News, Media release
Green light given to progress steps to life economic development to the next level
Electra EV, Case Study On Sustainability, September 2024
Electra Lighting the Way in Sustainability
18 September, 2024 Case Study, Pakihi Toitā o Kāpiti
Electra is the Electricity Distribution Business (EDB) for Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Electra owns and maintains the poles, wires, transformers and other electrical infrastructure used to ensure secure,...
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New players join Kāpiti major events
26 June, 2024 MEF, Funding, Events
Three new events have been funded in the latest round of the Kāpiti Coast District Council Major Events Fund, promising more cool things for the coast with the most.
Nga Manu, Summer Family, Jan 2024, Ashley Graham (23)
The story of Ngā Manu Nature Reserve
01 July, 2022 Tourism, Conservation, Nature
A place to preserve New Zealand’s native flora and fauna – and ended with the jewel in Kāpiti’s crown, Ngā Manu Nature Reserve, 14ha of thick native forest and wetlands that’s now home to more than 40...
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PomPom Events
01 June, 2022 Case Study, Sustainability
Charlotte and Natalie from PomPom Events bring together 25 years of experience across these sectors with the goal of giving back and impacting positive change in the world. Sustainability is a driving...
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Smartway Builders
08 May, 2024 Case Study, Sustainability, Construction
Howard and Ann Woolston are passionate Waikanae locals and the owners of Smartway Builders who service the Greater Wellington Region delivering new builds and renovations. When designing and...
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Orba
01 June, 2022 Case Study, Sustainability
Start-up company Orba based on the Kāpiti Coast have developed a world-first: a street sneaker designed to biodegrade. Orbas shoes are designed in New Zealand and almost every part of the shoe is made...
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Mills Albert Sustainability
06 June, 2024 Case Study, Sustainability, Construction
Mills Albert Ltd is a family owned Kāpiti civil contracting and forestry business operating within the North Island. The business is dedicated to achieving excellence in all earthmoving operations and...

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