KA¯ PITI EVENTS
Please note that COVID vaccine passes are no longer required to enter Kāpiti Coast District Libraries and for all Library events. Masks are still required to be worn inside the library at all times and physical distancing of 1m is encouraged. For further details about any event please contact the Kāpiti Coast District Council on (04) 286 4700 or 0800 486 486.
Tamariki Time - is on hold at the libraries until further notification
Digital Drop-ins - Bring along your problems or questions re your devices, no appointments necessary: Paraparaumu Library – Monday to Friday 10am-11am. Ōtaki Library – Thursday 28 April 2-3pm, Tuesday 3 May 2-3pm, Wednesday 4 May, 9.30am-10.30am.
Digital Help -Do you need help with your computer, iPad or mobile phone? We are working with the library, Citizens Advice Bureau, SeniorNet and Cameo volunteers and have another drop-in session on MONDAY 2ND MAY FROM 10.30am -noon. At the Cameo Rooms in Mahara Place, Waikanae. See you there!
Justice of the Peace Services - Paraparaumu Library - Thursday 28 April 10.30am-12.30pm, Friday 29 April, 10.20am-12.30pm, Saturday 30 April, 10.30am-12.30pm, Tuesday 3 Mayl 10.30am-12.30pm, Wednesday 4 May, 2-4pm. Ōtaki Library – Monday 2 May 10.30am12.30pm. You can also find a local JP through https:// justiceofthepeace.org.nz/
Genealogy Public Help Sessions - Paraparaumu Library and Ōtaki Library Wednesday 4 May 10am-12noon
Michael Houstoun – Piano - Sunday 1 May, 2.30pm, Waikanae Memorial Hall. New Zealand’s most famous pianist will perform music by Bach, Ravel, Gao Ping, Schumann and Chopin. Door sales or tickets from
Waikanae New World, Moby Dickens Books (Paraparaumu Beach) or visit www.waikanaemusic.org for information about online sales. Phone 021 251 7030. Masks and vaccine passes will still be required.
Write Your Story - A series of 5-weekly community workshops commence on Friday 13th May, 9.30-12noon – first session will be held in the meeting room at Paraparaumu Library. Be inspired! Join our group and get started on your writing project. Capture your memories or family history in a supportive, fun environment. All you need is an open mind, a pen, and a notebook. Cost $18 per session. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place contact Angela Robertson 0276332821.
Minecraft Club: Paraparaumu Library during term time Monday 2 May 3.30-4.30pm. We host a private game server where children can play and learn in a safe, controlled environment, with tutor supervision. It’s free but registrations are essential. Get in quickly. Register for the term in the events area from: www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/ libraries
Skinny Jump – Kāpiti Libraries have partnered up with the Skinny Jump service to provide super-affordable broadband to Kāpiti homes. For further details about eligibility see www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/libraries
Te Horo Market – Sunday 1st May, 10am-1pm. Café, Skincare, Quilting, Patchwork, Pottery, Cards, Bird Feeders, Knits, Preserves, Honeys, Olive Oils, Plants, Veges. Social Distancing & Masks required.
Waikanae Beach Clean Up - Saturday, 30 April, 10 am. meeting at the Waikanae Boating Club car park, end of Waimea Road. Bring your own gloves. Bags provided. Contact: Sally (904 1260).
Toastmasters of Waikanae - Meetings 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7-30pm in the Waikanae Arts and Crafts rooms 27a Elizabeth Street Waikanae. Contact Neil 0274 417 229
Waikanae Beach Mother’s Day Market- Showcasing a huge variety of quality items including: plants, seedlings, flowers, award winning olive oil, local Waikanae honey, biscuits and loaves, meet the local Author Mik Peryer (the “Waikanae Birdman”) crochet toys, pottery, JUNK FOR JOY - up-cycled, repurposed and handmade items and much more. Waikanae Beach Community Hall, 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach, Sunday 8 May 10am – 1pm. Covid–19 protocols will be in place so please do not forget your mask.
Celebrating Mother’s Day Exhibition – The Kāpiti Coast Older Persons’ Council are holding an exhibition to acknowledge Mother’s Day. Come read locally written short stories, poems and letters, sharing family mealtime experiences and the special moments created by Mums. Paraparaumu Library Gallery 27th April-5th May, Coastlands Garden Court 6th May-8th May.
Te Reo Māori Class – Basic Adult Learners, 8 week Basic Te Reo Māori classes will begin in May 2022. For more information and to register: Please email: ntk.patea@gmail.com before 28th April 2022.
Waikanae Arts and Crafts Society - DON’T MISS OUT! Spaces are filling up for the Mono Print/Collage Class with Nicki Young. These will be held at the Society rooms, 29a Elizabeth St, Waikanae, over two Sundays, 1st and 8th May 2022. Cost, including materials, is $25 for members, $30 for non members. There are two places available for the public, so be quick! Contact Maureen Starke – rmstarke@ outlook.co.nzor phone 04 293 2729. For more exciting examples of Nicki’s mono prints go to White Feather Studio Kapiti.
Marianna Martines Concert - to be given by the combined Hutt City Chorale & Voices in the Wind. 250 years after they were composed in Vienna, two magnificent choral works are to have what are probably their first performances in Aotearoa-New Zealand. 3pm Saturday 7 May 2022, St Mark’s Church, 58 Woburn Road, Woburn, Lower Hutt & 3pm Sunday 8 May 2022, Aotea College Performing Arts Centre, 2 Frances Brown Avenue, Porirua. $20 for adult ticket and $15 for child/unwaged. Tickets available from choir members, www.eventbrite.co.nz and at the door.
Unearth Your Local Potter - are exhibiting at Summerstone Gallery throughout the month of April. The group has been producing a collection of ceramic works from electric, gas, wood and soda firings. Location: Summerstone Gallery, corner of Te Roto and Kāpiti Rd. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-3pm.
Kāpiti Womens’ of Paraparaumu - A club for mature women to meet monthly. The third Thursday of each month. 9.45am start at the Ocean Road Community Hall. Guest Speakers and Interest Groups. Enquiries welcome, contact Stephanie: 298 1661.
Cancer Society Centre Kāpiti - We are still open and would love to see you. Proof of vaccination will be required. We will also support unvaccinated whānau through phone or via an outside visit. Our garden is also available, with food and herbs to support those effected. Visit us at 27 Kāpiti Road, Paraparaumu or give us a call on (04) 298 8514.
Community Meal – 11.30am-12.30pm at Coast Community Church, 57 Hinemoa Street Paraparaumu, every first and third Saturday of the month. All welcome and a 3-course meal provided. Vaccine passes are required for eating in, takeaways are available with no vaccine pass. You can bring a koha if you wish, but not necessary.