$175,000 for local events

Council has awarded $175,000 to five local events that showcase a distinctly Ka¯ piti flavour and provide return on investment for the local economy.

Trail running event XTERRA Wellington, Ma¯ oriland Film Festival, Ka¯ piti Food Fair, FFFLAIR and the O¯ taki Kite Festival will each receive support through the 2019 Ka¯ piti Major Events Fund to deliver their events within the next year.

“We were really impressed by the quality of applications we received through this funding round,” place and space group manager James Jefferson said.

“This year we added additional funds and clarified application criteria regarding what types of events might be successfully selected for financial support.

“This has resulted in some fresh ideas as well as continued support for events that have already proven themselves iconic to Ka¯ piti.

“Hosting a diverse calendar of events attracts visitors to our district, allows us to celebrate what we love the most about Ka¯ piti and is a key driver in delivering long-term economic development.”

The Ka¯ piti Major Events Fund was established by the council in 2016 to help promote and grow a vibrant major events portfolio that brings economic benefit to the district.

Major Events Fund recipients: XTERRA Wellington $20,000 May 19, 2020 at Whareroa Farm, near Paeka¯ ka¯ riki.

Ma¯ oriland Film Festival $55,000 March 18-22, 2020, in O¯ taki.

Ka¯ piti Food Fair $25,000 November 30, 2019, at Mazengarb Reserve in Paraparaumu.

FFFLAIR $50,000 February 26 to March 1, 2020, Otaraua Park, between Waikanae and Otaihanga.

O¯ taki Kite Festival $25,000 February 8, 2020 at O¯ taki Beach.

Find out more about the fund: www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/majoreventsfund.