KĀPITI EVENTS
Justice of the Peace services: Paraparaumu Library;
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10.30am-12.30pm, Wednesday 2-4pm
Waikanae Library; Tuesday 24 October 11am-12.30pm
You can also find a local JP through https://justiceofthepeace. org.nz/
Digital Drop-ins: Bring along your problems or questions re your devices, no appointments necessary.
Paraparaumu Library; Monday to Friday 10-11am.
Ōtaki Library; Tuesday 24 October 2-3pm
Makin’ Time: Are you a tinkerer, inventor, or DIY enthusiast looking for the perfect space to bring your ideas to life? Look no further! Introducing Makin’ Time, an exciting two-hour drop-in session held every Friday. Join us to unleash your creativity, with the help of our tools, equipment, and expertise! Check for more detail on library website.
Paraparaumu Library; Friday 20 October 2.30-4.30pm
Tamariki Time: Join us for singing, stories, finger rhymes, music and fun. Activities at Tamariki Time are aimed at 2-4 year olds and their whānau. Tamariki Time runs during school term time only. Paraparaumu Library; Wednesday 18 and 25 October 10.30 - 11am . Waikanae Library; Tues 24 October 10.30-11am
Te Reo Māori Drop-in: Nau mai, haere mai ki te kōrerorero! Informal 1-1 support to help you learn more about Te Reo and Te Ao Māori (from a tauiwi perspective) - beginners welcome! No bookings required. Waikanae Library; Tuesday 24 October 12-1pm. Paraparaumu Library; Wednesday 25 October 12-1pm
Genealogy Public help sessions: Paraparaumu Library and Ōtaki Library; Wednesday 18 and 25 October 10am-12pm
Lego Club: Calling all Lego fans! We supply the Lego pieces; you supply the ideas. Come along to this informal group to get creative and share skills.
Paraparaumu Library; Thursday 19 October 3.30-4.30pm
Waikanae Library; Saturday 21 October 11am-12pm
Tech Play/Lego Club Ōtaki: Release your inner tech curiosity and see what the library has to offer. Come have a go with our robots, Virtual Reality headsets, Lego and more! No bookings required. All ages welcome. Ōtaki Library; Tuesday 24 October 3.30-4.30pm
Music Armchair Sessions: Join local Kāpiti musicians. The sessions are free and no bookings are required – just come along and enjoy!, Paraparaumu Library; Friday 20 October 11-12pm
Make & Mend: Wednesday mornings are getting craftier at Paraparaumu Library! In addition to our popular Craft Café sessions on the last Wednesday of each month, we’ll also be offering weekly informal drop-in Make and Mend sessions with the help of the Waimea Women’s Institute. That means you can connect through craft every Wednesday morning. Note: Bookings are required for the monthly Craft Café, but they’re not necessary for Make and Mend – nau mai, haere mai! Paraparaumu Library; Wednesday 18 and 25 October 10.30am-12pm
Craft Café: This month’s craft is book folding. Turn old books to an easy and beautiful piece of art. Please register for this fun session from our website or ask at a Kāpiti library.
All materials provided. Paraparaumu Library; Wednesday 25 October 10.30am – 12pm.
The Waikanae Beach Labour Weekend Market - Waikanae Beach Community Hall, 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach. Sunday 22 October 10am – 1pm. Enjoy a Sunday outing this Labour weekend with your family and visit this great friendly Community Market. Why not meet up with a friend or 2 and other family members at this great Kapiti Community Event. Don’t miss it .... Support local!!
Kapiti Women’s Club of Paraparaumu meet the third Thursday of each month. A club for mature women. October,19th. 9.45am. Ocean Road Community hall. Guest Speaker. Enquiries Stephanie 298 1661.
Toi MAHARA | Kāpiti Coast District Gallery - Opening Festival Weekend Sat 28 October 11am-5pm. Sun 29 October 11am-4pm. Come and celebrate the re-opening of our gallery with a festive weekend of music, performance, food, and art! Mahara Place, Waikanae. www.toimahara.nz
Ōtaki and Te Horo Tsunami Evacuation practice: “Long or Strong, Get Gone!” Join the Ōtaki community for a tsunami evacuation practice. Saturday 28th October 10am-2pm. Starting from your house in the tsunami zone and heading to your local community emergency hub at Te Horo Hall or Ōtaki Memorial Hall. Afterwards, meet up with and celebrate at the Ōtaki Community Emergency Hub (Ōtaki Memorial Hall) with other members of your community for a FREE sausage sizzle!!! Do you live, work, or play in the tsunami zone? Find out here: https://www.wremo.nz/hazards/tsunami/(3) Ōtaki and Te Horo Community Tsunami Practice | Facebook
SeniorNet Kapiti: The Introduction to Windows 11 Course starts Tuesday 24 Oct. This week’s Workshop covers Christmas Newsletters on Thurs 26th. Courses and workshops are available to current and new members. To enrol in a course or to join SeniorNet Kapiti, contact Teresa on 021 169 6256. For more information, check out our website kapiti.seniornet.nz.
Kapiti Coast Photographic Society - Meets on 1st, 2nd and 4th Mondays. 7:15 pm, Otaihanga Boating Clubrooms, 19 Makora Road, Otaihanga. Development nights, held on 1st Mondays, concentrate on learning and development for members. Inquiries: Margaret 021 257 0494
Waikanae Arts and Crafts Society - Spinning, Knitting and Crochet Groups (SKC) If you are interested in spinning, knitting and crochet or wish to dust off your skills, come along to the SKC group on Mondays between 9.30am and 12 noon and Tuesday evenings between 7.30pm and 9.00pm, 29a Elizabeth St, Waikanae (across the railway line). Everyone welcome! Contact - Monday mornings Chris Breese 021 250 0923 or Jocelyn Davey 021 112 0775. Tuesday evening Judy Davis 027 453 5232
Kapiti Mana Forest and Bird Meeting: 7.10pm, Wednesday the 25th October, Waikanae Presbyterian Church Hall, 43 Ngaio Rd. Join us for tea and a chat before our speaker at 7.30pm, Councillor Quenton Duthie ‘Has Greater Wellington Really Gone Green’. Bring coin for Koha and a raffle.
Transmission Meditation: Introduction & Workshop – A simple group meditation & dynamic service to the world. Transmission Meditation offers a unique opportunity to serve humanity as well as building a stronger connection with our own spiritual nature. Transmission Meditation does not interfere with any other spiritual practice – it can enhance your personal meditation and any other service activities. Come and experience this potent form of meditation. Tuesday, 24 October 2023, 7pm – 9pm, Kāpiti College / Raumati Beach, Library Room (access + entrance from Raumati Rd / walk + drive past Te Raukura ki Kāpiti/ Kāpiti Performing Arts Centre). Free admission. Contact (04) 976 3491.
Hoop Club Kapiti – Junior Basketball Coaching Programme – Term 4 2023: Sunday 15 October to Sunday 10 December Paraparaumu College Community Sportshall, Mazengarb Road, Paraparaumu. 9.30 to 10.30am 5 to 7 year olds, 10.30 to 11.30am 8 to 10 year olds. 11.30 to 12.30pm 11 to 17 year olds, ALL NEW PLAYERS MOST WELCOME. Contact – Angelo Robinson contact@hoopclubkapiti.nz
Hoop Club Kapiti – Adult Open Run Basketball Scrimmages – Open Run Adult Basketball Scrimmages – Age 16+ Sundays 3.15 – 5.15pm. Paraparaumu College Community Sportshall, Mazengarb Road. Men & Women of all skill levels WELCOME. Come and have a GO! Contact – Lindsay 027 619 4636 or contact@hoopclubkapiti.nz for more information
Kapiti Gallery - 192 Matia Road, Raumati. Phone 902 8549. ‘Clay Expressions’ some marvelous works by our Pottery Group Exhibition and sale of works. From the 28th September - 22nd October.
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10am to 3pm.
Kapiti Genealogy Evening Meeting - Tuesday 24 October at 7.30pm with the various members talking about Migration, ships & shipping records. But first a quick Special General Meeting. Location: Coast Community Church, 57 Hinemoa St, Paraparaumu
Time 7.00 p.m. Free for members, $5 door charge for visitors
Kapiti Genealogy Day Meeting - Kapiti Genealogy Day Meeting meets on Wednesday 25 October. Can’t make it to our monthly evening meetings? Want a more informal gathering to share stories & research, ideas/gain tips? Come along and meet the Daytime Crew. Fellowship and Research time Waikanae Baptist Church Cafe, 286 Te Moana Rd, Waikanae. 1.30 -4.00 p.m. Free for members, $5 door charge for visitors
OTAKI FAMILY HISTORY MEETING - This months Otaki Family History Society meeting will be on Thursday 26 October at 7.30 p.m with the speaker Dave Watters talking on “What to do with markers of our Colonial Past” . The venue is at the Gertrude Atmore Supper Room, Main Street, Otaki. Visitors welcome. To join the Otaki Family History Society Inc send an email to Otakifamilyhistory@gmail.com
SeniorNet Kapiti - We will be at Coastlands on Tuesday 24 October as part of KCDC’s ‘65+ Information Stations’ event. Come and talk to our friendly tutors about how to get the most out of your digital device (computer, tablet, iPad, phone etc). SeniorNet membership is available to those aged 50 +.
Waikanae Machine Knitting Club - Our friendly group meets 1 pm on the second Friday of the month at 26 Kotare St. Call Tina on 04 9055766 for details. Everyone welcome.
Raumati Beach Pre-school playgroup – Every Thursday morning 9.30-11.30am. Raumati Uniting Church. 10 Weka Road, Raumati Beach. Term time only. All Welcome
All event details must be received by 5pm on the Friday before the next edition of the paper. Email to kapiti@nzme.co.nz
Waikanae Pre-school playgroup – Every Friday morning 9.30-11.30am. Waikanae Uniting Church. 9 Taiata Street, Waikanae. Term time only. All welcome
Parkinson’s Women’s Social Group: Get together time for women with Parkinson’s. This group meets on the first Tuesday of each Month at Relish Café, Elizabeth Street, Waikanae, 10am. Next meeting, Tuesday 3rd October 2023. Enquiries – contact Noeline 021 139 0574
Friends of Waikanae River: We meet every Monday (Not Public Holidays) at 9am, at our nursery off the Nimmo East river access path, for 2hours of Nursery and/or river work with a cuppa after. Convivial atmosphere, volunteers and visitors welcome, Contact Jo Fellows 0220831550
Probus Club of Kāpiti Coast – We meet on the last Thursday of each month, 10 am at Ocean Road Community Centre, Paraparaumu Beach. A group of active retirees who enjoy listening to interesting speakers, and a chance to join in special interest groups or other social activities. For more information contact us on kapiticoastprobus@gmail.com
Respiratory Support Group Kāpiti: Meeting monthly 2nd Wednesday every month (except Dec and Jan) at 1:30 pm at Coastlands Aquatic Centre Meeting Room. October speaker is Respiratory Physiotherapist. All welcome. Contacts - Colleen 027 344 9987 or Ted 021 332 832.
Ōtaki Market Team - otakimarket@outlook.com Outdoor market State highway one, Otaki. - Winter hours: 1st & 3rd Sunday, 10am - 2pm. - Summer hours: every Sunday, 9am - 2pm. Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/otakimarket. Givealitte (to purchase marquees): https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/otakimarket
Weekly Card Group - Every Monday 12.45-4pm, at the Waikanae Bowling Club rooms, 356 Te Moana Rd, Waikanae. $3 per afternoon. Just turn up or contact Christine on 04 298 9544, or txt to 022 163 9846
Low Carbon Kāpiti Documentary Screening - LCK is hosting a free screening of the 350 Aotearoa documentary “We Can Produce Our Own Power: Community Energy Projects in Aotearoa”, followed with discussion with Leigh Ramsey, Chair, Energise Ōtaki. At The Ocean Rd Community Centre, 45 Ocean Rd, Paraparaumu, at 7pm. For details see the LCK website and Facebook page.
Waikanae Millennium Rebus Club - meets 1st Tuesday monthly in the Waikanae Community Centre, Utauta Street at 2pm. For further information contact David Goggin 022 620 2236 and also check out our website: www.waikanaemillenniumrebus.nz
The Combined Rebus Club of Paraparaumu Beach - meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Ocean Road Community Centre at 10.00am. We have interesting guest speakers and encourage friendship and fun. Visitors and prospective new members are welcome. Jan 021 738 815
Raumati Probus Club - Meets on the last Friday of the month. 9.45 at Scot’s Hall Weka Rd Raumati Beach. We have an interesting speakers and morning tea is provided. There are many interest groups that you can join that meet once a month. For more information email, raumatiprobus@gmail.com
Also listen to Newstalk ZB for community notices.