Running, music, pottery and heritage
Your Kāpiti week, 5 to 11 Nov
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Kāpiti Half Marathon 2026
A running event with sports, fitness and kids.
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Sianne Live Tour - Ōtaki
A live music show celebrating the release of a new single.
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10,000 Hail Marys EP launch show with full band!
A live music launch show with a band.
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Depot Open Day
A heritage exhibition with steam and diesel locos and carriages.
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 5 November 2026
Ngā Hononga: The Interconnectedness of All Things
Toi Mahara, 10am to 4pm. A children's project about interconnectedness. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
The Expatriates: Frances Hodgkins, Peter Campbell, Graham Percy
Toi Mahara, 10am to 4pm. An exhibition about three expatriate artists. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Ngai-kore-tua-mao, She Ditches, She Floods, Louie Zalk-neale
Toi Mahara, 9am to 4pm. An exhibition about climate resilience and belonging. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Friday, 6 November 2026
Spring Fasting & Detoxification Retreat
Strathean Retreat Centre, Te Horo, NZ, from 8pm, runs until Wed 11 2pm. A wellness retreat focused on fasting and detoxification.
The Raumati Social Club, from 7pm. A live music and dance party.
Saturday, 7 November 2026
Kapiti Aviation Museum History Displays
227 Kapiti Rd, Paraparaumu 5032, runs until Sun 8. A heritage history display.
JKA KCoast Karate Seminar / Gasshuku (7-8 November 2026)
Paraparaumu Memorial Hall, from 10am, runs until Sun 8 1pm. A martial arts karate seminar.
St Peters Village Hall, 10am to 2pm. A monthly market with crafts, food and live music. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Gin and Clay magical blue tile workshop
The Bond Store, 4pm to 6.30pm. A pottery workshop with blue tiles and gin tasting.
Sunday, 8 November 2026
250 Otaihanga Road, Paraparaumu, 10am to 1pm. A food and car exhibition with coffee.
Otaki Market, 10am to 2pm. An outdoor market with local kai and gifts. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Health and Wellbeing Strategy drop-in sessions
Waikanae Public Library, 10am to 12pm. A community drop in session about a health strategy.
On now
Gouache: Painting Brush Strokes with Soul and Story, Wendy Shipman and Lyn Rigg
Roderick and Gillian Deane Art Space, Paraparaumu Library. An exhibition of gouache paintings and ceramics. On until Thursday 5 November.
INKspiration with Viv Walker and her ink class
Roderick and Gillian Deane Art Space, Paraparaumu Library. An ink exhibition from an ink class. On until Thursday 19 November.
Dad joke of the week
Why did the baker become a detective?
He was good at following the bread crumbs.
Council and roadworks
Metlink Kāpiti Line: buses replacing trains. Sunday 8 November: buses replace all services between Wellington and Waikanae. Monday 9 to Wednesday 11 November: buses replace some evening services between Wellington and Porirua. Coming up, Saturday 14 to Sunday 15 November: buses replace all services between Wellington and Waikanae. Coming up, Monday 16 to Wednesday 18 November: buses replace some evening services between Wellington and Waikanae.
Roadworks: SH 1 Transmission Gully, southbound. SH 1 Transmission Gully, southbound. Roadworks (maintenance). From 6pm Sunday 8 November to 12pm Friday 18 December. Due to maintenance and drainage works, there will be southbound lane closures with a 30km/h temporary speed restriction in place at all times from Sunday 8th November at 6pm to Friday 18th December at 12pm. Road users are advised to expect delays in this area, especially during peak times.
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