Podcasts about Kapiti

Feedback is being sought on a major shake-up of electorates. The Representation Commission is proposing replacing Wellington's Ōhāriu, Mana and Ōtaki, with new electorates, Kapiti and Kenepuru. A number of Auckland boundary lines would be redrawn, including New Lynn, Kelston, Te Atatū - becoming Waitākere, Glendene and Rānui. Panmure-Otahuhu would become Ōtāhuhu. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacks the potential winners and losers from this announcement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I ATTENDED A MUMS AND BUBS YOGA CLASS! I felt fear, I felt nervous, but I did one tick box at a time and got my little butt - and my bubba's butt - to the class! Mums and Bubs at Wild Wellbeing in Kapiti

Once a week Jesse heads off to a different part of the country or wider world hearing travel stories, tips, and history. Today he visits Kapiti Island with tour guide Max Barrett. 

Fonterra has confirmed it will sell off its consumer brands such as Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti. The company claims there has been significant interest but is considering whether to go for a straight sale or a listing of the brands. Dairy Insights Consultant Stuart Davison tells Heather du Plessis-Allan Fonterra wants to simplify the core business of New Zealand-processed milk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fonterra appears to have the backing of farmers for its sale of big-name consumer brands. The dairy co-op has confirmed plans to sell its consumer arm —which owns Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti— for up to $3 billion. It's also set to sell off its Oceania and Sri Lanka businesses. Fonterra Co-Operative Council Chair John Stevenson told Mike Hosking farmers have indicated they're open to either a trade sale or an IPO. He says farmers want to see the best possible value in any sale, and they will have to a vote on what happens. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Nandi Tale from Africa. A cumulative rhyme relating how Ki-pat brought rain to the drought-stricken Kapiti Plain. Verna Aardema has brought the original story closer to the English nursery rhyme by putting in a cumulative refrain and giving the tale the rhythm of “The House That Jack Built.” Don't forget to check out our educational fall, winter and holiday books at: www.SlothDreamsBooks.com

Marcus hosts a Friday free-for-all that covers fireworks, teabags, terrible icecream, and smoking. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Magiccons 2025? Yeah Baby! Oder doch nicht? Schau mer ma. Außerdem wieder rhythmisches aufs Ohr aus Bill Gates Konkurrenzprodukt zu Dieter Bohlen und Dechtechs im Umfang von Reiner Calmund in seiner Primetime. Also wieder einschalten Leute - wir hören uns!

Communities in Kapiti and Porirua north of Wellington have rallied against telehealth being brought in at their local hospital. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.

Paul talks with Roger Smith, Kapiti based photographer, about his passion for photography This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

In this episode Nikki chats to Dave from Rotary about the Summer Science Forum 2025, the Nga Manu education programme, the Fish for Good initiative as well as other updates from the Waikanae, Kapiti and Levin clubs.This program features news and activities of the Kapiti Rotary Clubs

South Canterbury coach Nigel Walsh believes their off-field environment is a major reason for their on-field success in rugby's Heartland Championship.  They're going for a record-setting 37th consecutive win in the competition this afternoon when they take on Horowhenua-Kapiti at Eden Park in Auckland.  Kevin Hare out of heartlandrugby.co.nz joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the latest round of the 'peoples rugby' and Eden Park clash.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Tony Reed looks at the issues facing the LGBTI community with special guest MP Kahu Carter

Paul talks with Kapiti composer Colin Decio about his compositions and the composing process. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

It's been a wet and muddy day for lots of Wellington residents as significant rainfall has cause flooding and slips in the region. In Kapiti, the heavy downpours have caused the flooding of properties on streets near Otaihanga Domain just north of Paraparaumu. On nearby Toroa Road the floodwaters are at least knee high, reporter Nick James speaks to Lisa Owen.

The downpour has moved to Kapiti and Porirua which both have severe weather warnings in place, as well as Taranaki. There's already flooding across the Wellington region, while 50 homes in Greymouth have been cut off because of a slip after the region was battered by heavy downpours overnight. Wellington Region Emergency Management Regional Manager Jeremy Holmes speaks to Lisa Owen.

On today's episode, Lydia Ko has won the Women's Open Championship on Monday morning at the home of golf, St Andrews in Scotland, the Government has announced changes to their proposed fast-track approvals bill, including giving final decision-making power to the expert panel, not ministers, and requiring that the panel include a member with expertise in environmental matters, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello says the author of a document that she gave the Ministry of Health, outlining ideas for more favourable regulation for the tobacco industry, remains a mystery, heavy rain warnings were in force Monday morning for the lower North Island, a commuter train on the Kapiti line has been hit by rockfall between Paikakariki and Pukerua Bay, and we cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

Dr Tony Reed looks at the issues facing the LGBTI community

The skipper of a Coastguard boat who rescued two divers after they became seperated from their boat in waters near Kapiti - north of Wellington - said the scenario is the stuff of nautical nightmares. The divers were dragged south in swift currrents but managed to swim to a nearby Island and even had provisions to light a fire, alerting the Westpac Rescue Helicopter to their location, Bill Hickman reports.

We meet TreeSpace Kapiti. Viola Palmer, Founder and Geoff Scrase, Chairman, two members of TreeSpace Kapiti introduce us to this new urban tree advocacy group. Advocating the importance of tree canopy quality in urban areas for wellbeing, suburban temperature cooling, and carbon sequestration, they also discuss their latest local planting project, the Miyawaki tiny forest concept. For more information email treespace.kapiti@gmail.com Rosalind Derby of Rosalind Derby Architecture, interviews colleagues across the construction industry, discussing architecture and building, urban design, public space design. Buildings mediate between people and their environment. Todays guest is:

Paul chats with Morag Stokes and Birgit Moffitt, two Kapiti artists whose work has been shortlisted for the prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize for 2024 - winner announced 5 August This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

Dr Tony Reed looks at the issues facing the LGBTI community

Mia-Nina plays songs from her upcoming EP Just 3 words. All songs on the EP were recorded locally on the Kapiti Coast.

News and activities of the Kapiti Rotary Clubs

As many New Zealanders feel the pinch of rising food prices, an increasing number of communities are returning to the days of bartering for the things they need.  Jessica Keltie helped set up the Kapiti Crop Swap. She speaks to Mark.

The U.K. report by Dr Hilary Cass - Independent Review of Gender Identity Services for children and young people. This episode also includes a broadcast interview with trans journalist Erin Reed, and comment from PATHA, (Professional Association for Trans Health Aotearoa) Dr Tony Reed looks at the issues facing the LGBTI community

In this week's episode, Nikki talks to Jan Bolwell, director of Crows Feet Dance Collective, about Kapiti Celebs - a unique mid-Winter variety concert she has devised and is MCing on Saturday 22nd June. This event brings together the Kapiti Coast's distinguished mid-career and senior performing artists and is dedicated to the memory of the late Sir John Trimmer. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

Leaders on the Kapiti Coast say the financial and emotional impacts of boy racers in the community are significant - and are pleading with police to boost numbers in the district. Local government representatives have written to Police Minister Mark Mitchell after a mass street racing event over Kings Birthday weekend descended into violence. Otaki's Community Board chair Cam Butler spoke to Corin Dann.

OPINION Here's a story you're not going to enjoy if you're one of the government employees who has just been made redundant. It surrounds Otaki MP Tim Costley. He's a known name in Kapiti, and owns a $1.4 million riverside home in Waikanae, two rental properties in Palmerston North and a flat in Wellington. It's the latter of those properties that's causing Tim a bit of a headache. It turns out Tim is claiming $36,400 a year from a Parliamentary housing allowance to rent his own apartment back to himself, despite his family home being just 58km away from the Beehive.  He lives in Waikanae, but even with Transmission Gully, a 40-minute drive is too much of a commute for him. Yes, it's entirely within the rules, but the rules are dumb. It's not a long drive, even after a very late night in Parliament (which doesn't happen that often). I'm sure he could suck it up. Parliament sits 90 days a year. He's clearly learned from his leader. Remember Christopher Luxon claimed $52,000 for his mortgage-free apartment in the city, even though as Prime Minister he was entitled to live at Premier House on Tinakori Rd? He chose not to live there because it wasn't quite up to his standards, but later U-turned on pocketing the allowance. But Costly Costley, well he's a first-term MP. He said like many MPs he owns an apartment in Wellington and taking the allowance is within the rules set by the speaker.   Costly Costley said it works out about the same as it does for MPs who stay at hotels. He believes the safest and most sustainable way for him to function as an MP is to stay in Wellington when the house is sitting. He says junior MPs like him are required to stay on the precinct until at least 10pm and are often there later when the house is in urgency, which is very rare I should add. He's required to be back at Parliament for early meetings at 7:30 and 8:30am, he says.  Come on Costley. How many people living in Waikanae have to commute every day? I agree that would be tough for those very few times that you're driving home at midnight, but surely you don't need a place at a cost of $36,400 a year?  What happened to MPs flatting with each other?  MPs are entitled to claim $36,400 if their main residence is outside the Wellington commuting area, but the rules don't specify a minimum distance. I say Waikanae is definitely within the minimum distance. The Inland Revenue defines a reasonable commuting distance as between 50 and 80 kilometres for each leg of a journey, or between 100 and 160 kilometres taking both legs into account.  That's a lot of travel, but its well above what Costley has to travel. The reality is he could very easily commute. And here's another kicker just to get you more frustrated, Costly Costley has also claimed nearly $15,000 in travel costs in just the last three months. This is a man who lives just up the road and is not a Minister. He should be spending $1000 a month, if that. Where is he going? Maybe this government needs to look at its own MPs when it comes to cost cutting. Don't get me started on that. I've always felt we have too many MPs. Tim Costly Costley wouldn't be costing us quite so much if he wasn't there. He's a backbencher without any portfolios. Perhaps he should start behaving like one.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the country's fastest growing regions - the Kapiti Coast north of Wellington - is losing its only remaining psychiatrist. Ruth Hill explains why.

We speak with Esmé Schlotjes the co-founder of the community based Preloved Emporium Kapiti Loyal. The Emporium is a thrift shop for pre-loved household goods, furniture, clothing, children's toys, books, sports equipment, tools and much more. They are a not-for-profit club, and they gift their profits to worthy community causes. They trade with cash and bank transfer only. FacebookInstagramWebsite If you'd like to visit the Preloved Emporium:Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays - 10am - 4pm5A Epiha Street,Paraparaumu.

A big chunk of Fonterra could be put on the market, with the dairy giant has announcing it wants to get back to the basics of supplying dairy ingredients and sell all, or some, of its well-known brands such as Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti. Federated Farmers Dairy chair Richard McIntyre spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Dairy giant Fonterra is looking at selling off some of its iconic consumer brands including Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti. Lincoln University Professor in Agribusiness Hamish Gow spoke to Corin Dann.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 16 May 2024, Green MP Darleen Tana has now been absent from Parliament as many days as she attended this year while her party investigates worker exploitation accusations. But former employees say they're still waiting for their money. Fonterra is set to make a huge change to its business, looking to sell off large parts of its overseas operations and even well-known brands like Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti. The Huddle debates whether Kevin Spacey should be hired for acting jobs again after a Hollywood campaign to back him again. Plus, the best bloopers from a marathon council meeting. Ding ding ding! Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I was surprised that the news that Auckland had inked a deal with the Government over water wasn't the lead story on last night's TV news. I would have thought that John Campbell would have had a deep dive on its repercussions for Auckland and the country. Basically, water and housing are the biggest issues for this country because every single person, business and animal needs water - and we all need a roof over our head. But maybe the kids we call journalists these days have never got water and its reforms. There is a lot about the deal that has not been said. Compared to 3 Waters, it's essentially 2 waters. Watercare deals with drinking water and human waste. Waste is sewage. That's a billion-dollar-a-year operation. But they don't deal with stormwater and drains. That's called sewerage and that's dealt with in Auckland by an entity called Healthy Waters. Now that's a $200 million dollar a year operation. It's not a council controlled operation. It will still be funded by council borrowings. So when people talk about polluted waterways being fixed, that's not really covered by the Watercare deal. Which is partly why Auckland's water rates increases are still at 7.3 percent. That 7.3 percent is, as we all know, higher than the rate of inflation and a major part of the cost-of-living crisis which the Government promised to tackle. But that's another kettle of wastewater. This deal happened because Auckland is the only council with CCO or council controlled organisations. They are the product of Auckland's amalgamation into a Super City by Rodney Hide. CCOs were actually designed to prevent Councillors fooling about in core business they know nothing about. And because of that they've never been overly popular. Yet it is claimed that this keeps water under local control. Ask Auckland's Mayors and Councillors about how much control they really exert over CCO's like Watercare, or Auckland Transport, or Auckland Unlimited. So, Watercare will have the remit, which is to provide water and remove waste. Operationally, they're in full control of their processes. The Council's control is limited to a majority of places on the board. So just a reminder that CEOs run companies not boards. They purely appoint a CEO and then assess how well the CEO has done. The Auckland deal was low hanging fruit for the Government, because the structure was already in place. The real test is how this works for everywhere else in New Zealand. The first real test will come this week when Horowhenua, Kapiti, Wairarapa, the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington City meet on Friday to work together on a plan for a greater Wellington region water deal. They will have to set up an entity with bureaucracy and thrash out a deal about which region receives what in funding. Just like 3 Waters. Meanwhile, the good people in the countryside not adjacent to cities will be wondering if there's any white knights riding to their rescue regarding water borrowing. Or if they're going to be left behind. To me this deal is 3 Waters lite, with no ‘co-governance'. And that's it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions to Ministers NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen about the economy? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Can she confirm that she told the Finance and Expenditure Committee this morning that the Government would be borrowing more in the future, and how much is the Government intending to borrow? TANYA UNKOVICH to the Associate Minister of Agriculture: What recent announcements has he made? LAN PHAM to the Minister for the Environment: Does she agree with advice from officials in the Our Land 2024 report that "An extractive approach to land reduces nature's ability to sustain itself and provide for us, putting our economy and livelihoods, food system resilience, natural ecosystems, and quality of life at risk"; if not, why not? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What advice has she received from MSD officials that informed the Government's target of reducing the number of people on the jobseeker support benefit by 50,000 by 2030? JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister of Housing: What recent announcements has he made on steps to improve the rental market? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Media and Communications: Does she stand by her statement, "Media plays a very, very important role in our democracy"; if not, why not? Dr LAWRENCE XU-NAN to the Associate Minister of Education (Partnership Schools): Does he agree with the Public Health Communication Centre Aotearoa report on Ka Ora, Ka Ako that "the evidence is clear: Ka Ora, Ka Ako alleviates hunger and less hunger improves school achievement"; if not, why not? TIM COSTLEY to the Minister of Transport: What recent announcements has he made on speed limits in Kapiti? Hon Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Associate Minister of Justice (Firearms): Does she stand by all of her statements and actions in respect of firearms reform? TOM RUTHERFORD to the Associate Minister of Housing (Social Housing): What recent announcements has the Government made about emergency housing? GREG O'CONNOR to the Minister for Veterans: Does he agree with RSA National President Sir Wayne Shelford that "New Zealand has legislation that is discriminatory and inadequately provides for New Zealand's veterans of military service"?

Air Chathams claims "skyrocketing" prices being charged by Aotearoa's largest Airport will dampen demand on regional routes and threaten its viability. Auckland Airport plans to spend up to 8 billion dollars over 10 years upgrading facilities and that means airlines are facing increased user charges to cover costs. The airport says its domestic charges have been rock bottom for years and up to 50 % lower than comparable airports. Air Chathams operates services to Whakatane, Whanganui, Kapiti and the Chatham & Norfolk islands from its hanger in Auckland. Chief operator officer Duane Emeny speaks to Lisa Owen [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6347426680112

Colourful kites of all shapes and sizes will be flying high at the Otaki Kite Festival this weekend. Festival director Kirsty Doyle joins Jesse to tell us what's happening at the annual event which is now into its 11th year on the Kapiti Coast.

A former prime minister is being accused of aggressive and bullying tactics as a coastal community north of Wellington grapples with a plan to address the impacts of climate change. Jim Bolger has been tasked with community consultation through a series of public meetings in Kapiti on managed retreat and the council's project to map coastal erosion and sea level rise. At one, he suggested locals were too influenced by conspiracy theories, which didn't go down well with the crowd who are worried about what will happen as extreme weather threatens their community. Things have become so heated, the District Council has reminded Bolger of the need to remain impartial. Kate Green reports.

This week I am so excited to speak with Danni, from Danni Rose Designs, a small clothing label based in Kapiti, NZ. We talk about how she started her business, her passion for this industry and some tips on how to conciously start thinking about your wardrobe - that should be bringing you joy! The brand began with Danni's passion for creating made-to-measure garments that made women feel their best! Danni wants to create a unique shopping experience by involving the customers in the design process, working with them to create dream garments while building genuine relationships. Sustainability is one of Danni's core life values so when dreaming of this business she decided that every decision the brand makes will have as little impact on the environment as possible. From choosing the fabric to packaging the garments Danni opts for the most sustainable choice, encouraging a slow, more inclusive fashion industry that creates quality low waste garments that will be treasured for years to come. Connect with Danni on Instagram @dannirosedesigns and through her website www.dannirosedesigns.com

Kapiti distillers harvest kawakawa from their historic Wairarapa farm to make award-winning gin. They're also trialling growing juniper berries and planting more natives. Novel pest traps, a bottle recycling scheme and bespoke gins for fundraisers are all part of the The Bond Store's plan for sustainability and community involvement

Kapiti-born Tamara Silk has been competing in drag racing competitions since she was nine years old. Now, at 28, she's officially New Zealand's fastest woman, having taken out the title just last year. Drag racing champion Tamara Silk speaks to Kathryn about becoming New Zealand's fastest woman.

Kia Ora everyoneThis episode we discuss how Mike and Toffer got on at the 9th Capital Shield Tournament recently held at the Paraparaumu Boating Club on the amazing Kapiti Coast.We ask the questions... Is it possible to cause most Casualties and still win Best Sport? What shouldn't you do with a Block Mino? Is it possible to be too loud in a Paraparaumu restaurant? and, how can we disappoint Ramchop?All comments and ideas gratefully received. Join the NZBB Discord server here - https://tinyurl.com/joinNZBBCVisit the NZ Blood Bowl Community FB page here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/NZBBC/Intro music adapted from Bensound.com. Cheers Bensound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has described the damage done by a tornado in Paraparaumu, north of Wellington, before dawn this morning. Assistant Commander of the Wellington fire Brigade, Stephen Hudson, gave us an update a short time ago. Paraparaumu resident Sam told Charlotte Cook he woke up to complete stillness before the tornado it hit.  Sam says power came back to his Kapiti property quite quickly but RNZ understands there are still 160 homes without power. 

Join us for a special replay of the KRP episode we recorded live at Shiny Side Up Bike Fest Kapiti Back in 2020, this was the last time we could all meet at a bike fest in person. We're gearing up for a big one, Shiny Side Up Bike Fest in Kapiti. Find out more info at Shinysideup.co.nz 

Join us for a special replay of an interview with Dr Chris Hurren from MotoCAP, the people who test the gear we wear., Dr Chris will be speaking at all the Shiny Side Up Talk series events across the country. We're gearing up for a big one, Shiny Side Up Bike Fest in Kapiti. Find out more info at Shinysideup.co.nz 

Join us for a special replay of an interview with Suspension tuning guru Dave Moss, who will be speaking at all the Shiny Side Up Talk series events across the country. We're gearing up for a big one, Shiny Side Up Bike Fest in Kapiti. Find out more info at Shinysideup.co.nz 

It wouldn't be a holiday without traffic. From Puhoi to the Coromandel, the capital to Kapiti, or in and out of Queenstown, there's no avoiding it... Or is there? Waka Kotahi has used modelling and data from the last few years to provide a snapshot of where to avoid, and when. Regional manager of maintenance and operations Mark Owen shared some predictions with Susie Ferguson.

The Immigraton Minister's being asked to use his descretion to grant residency to a hungarian family that's been given just over a month to pack their bags and leave the country. The couple and their three children came here from Hungary 6 years ago on an entrepreneurs visa and now operate several businesses including a Kapiti restaurant. In a social media post the family says after more than half a decade and even more case managers they've been lost in the labyrinth of immigration and their application for residency has been declined. More than 33,000 people have signed a petition supporting their bid to stay in aotearoa & National MP Chris Bishop has written to Minister Michael Wood to intervene. Owner and Principal Consultant of immigration company "Into NZ" Katy Armstrong talks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6316445461112

Ice cream lovers are about to notice two Tip Top favourites missing from the supermarket freezer. Tip Top's discontinuing its 2 Litre cookies and cream and goody goody gumdrops Tip Top director Ben Schurr says there are significant cost pressures relating to these two items, and it cannot continue the flavours in the format without sacrificing the quality. The two flavours will continue in scoop shops, and cookies and cream will continue in other product formats such as Trumpet Colossal Cone, Memphis Meltdown, and Kapiti tubs and multipacks. He says they'll continue to look for options to make the flavours available again for New Zealanders in a Tip Top tub format in supermarkets, at the same quality that they know and expect.