Weather Event updates
**Update 9:25pm, 7 December
Kia ora folks
We’ve been monitoring the weather and our streams for a while now and feel confident that the worst is over tonight.
Last update: The end of Mangaone North Road, Hautere is closed (from number 200 onwards).
Remember, if you have any fear for your personal safety dial 111. If you have less urgent flooding issues or operational requests, you can call us on 0800 486 486 or log it on Antenno. www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
For Road closure updates, have a look on our website: www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
**Update 7:50pm, 7 December
Convent Road is closed due to flooding
**Update 6pm, 7 December
Kia ora Ōtaki. Rain has been continuing in the northern part of our district and we’re expecting more rainfall tonight. We’re expecting the Waitohu Stream to be rising quickly.
We want to check everyone is ok and that you’re aware of the situation.
We’d like to remind you to keep away from the stream. It is dangerous as flood water undermines the banks and makes them unstable.
Farmers – please keep an eye on low-lying paddocks and move stock as required.
We’re continuing to monitor the situation and will provide updates if the situation changes.
Look after each other!
If you fear for your personal safety please dial 111.
If you have non-urgent operational requests, please call us on 0800 486 486 or log it on Antenno. www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
******************************************************************************************Update 4.50pm, 7 December
Kia ora Kapiti,
Phew, another wet day here on the Coast. There is still rain about but it is forecast to ease this evening. Please continue to take care out there and look after each other.
The situation at 4.50pm is:
-Rain continues to fall and rivers remain swollen – please avoid river tracks and walkways, the risk remains real.
-Te Horo Beach Road is closed due to flooding across the road west of Pukenamu Road
-Waterfall Road is now open.
-All other local roads are open, but Nikau Palm Road, Maungakotukutuku Road and Mangaone South Road are down to one lane.
Please continue to take care on the roads, surface flooding remains across Kapiti.
Our pipe networks are continuing to deal with a massive amount of water, so remember to treat all floodwaters as potentially contaminated.
For information on floods and health visit www.health.govt.nz...
The Emergency Operations Centre will continue to monitor the situation over the next few hours. If you need help, please call Council on 0800 486 486 or log it on Antenno www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
If it’s an emergency, please call 111. **************************************************************************************************************************Update 3.35pm
Waterfall Road is now open
**************************************************************************************************************************Update 1pm, 7 December
-Otaihanga Resource Recovery Centre is now closed until further notice due to more flooding.
***************************************************************************************************Good morning Kāpiti!
Our crews are out and about this morning checking on our roads and drains and impacts from the rain overnight. We’ll let you know as soon as we hear any news. Check back here for updates throughout the day.
-Be aware of surface flooding at Otaihanga Resource Recovery Facility. One weighbridge is out of action – expect delays and please delay your visit if you can.
- All this additional water could be causing problems for those on septic tanks. If you have a septic tank and are finding the level of water in your toilet is higher than usual your tank might be getting full. If this is happening please consider contacting a contractor to make some room in the tank.
Road Updates:
- Te Horo Beach Road is closed, flooding across the road west of Pukenamu Road.
- Waterfall road is closed.
- Maungakotukutuku Road is open, one lane.
- Nikau Palm Road is open, one lane.
- Paekakarkiki Hill Road is open.
- Akatarawa Road is open.
- Mangaone South Road, down to one lane.
- Ngatiawa Road, open but be aware of surface flooding.
Stay home if you can, and stay away from potentially contaminated flood waters.
Please report serious rain-related issues on 0800 486 486
or log it on Antenno www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we are having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.2% Yes
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15.1% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
Kapiti Coast Distilled: A Family and Friends' Foraged Gin
In an exciting development for local spirits enthusiasts, Elsewhere Gin has released a limited edition Kapiti expression that truly captures the essence of our coastal region.
This unique gin, priced at $95 per bottle, is the result of a heartwarming collaboration between Elsewhere Gin and Mark Rose's parents and their friends in Kapiti who embarked on a community foraging adventure, handpicking an array of native botanicals including kohekohe, kauri tips, strawberry guava, horopito, and kawakawa. These locally sourced ingredients were combined with classic gin botanicals, lemon, and rosemary to create a spirit that is both familiar and distinctly Kapiti.
The gin offers a sensory journey through our coastal landscape. It opens with subtle vanilla notes from the kohekohe, followed by the sweetness of strawberry guava. The addition of horopito lends a peppery kick, while kawakawa adds a unique herbal complexity. The finish showcases the zesty lemon and aromatic rosemary that grow abundantly in our region.
"This gin is a love letter to Kapiti," says Rose. "It's not just my creation, but a true community effort. Every sip tells a story of our unique ecosystem, our shared knowledge, and the incredible flavors we have right here in our backyard."
With only a small batch produced, this Kapiti gin is expected to sell out quickly. It's more than just a drink; it's a bottled experience of our local terroir and community spirit, perfect for those who appreciate the finer aspects of craft spirits and the beauty of our coastal home.
Available exclusively through Elsewhere Gin, please contact Michael Anderson for this limited edition gin that offers a rare opportunity to taste the Kapiti coast - and its community - in a glass.
Michael Anderson
021 620 065
Email; michael.anderson@xtra.co.nz
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