Festival of Fun, Hobnail and friends, November Dig Day
Your Kāpiti week, 12 to 18 Nov
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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CAMPING AND BBQ EXPO
This exhibition features camping and barbeque gear.
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Ground and Create 1/2 day retreat
This half day retreat includes a pottery workshop, sound bath meditation and gentle yoga.
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November Dig Day
A volunteering day for environmental work at the farm reserve.
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 12 November 2026
Ngā Hononga: The Interconnectedness of All Things
Toi Mahara, 10am to 4pm. An exhibition of artwork by local school children exploring 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 featuring the work of three expatriate New Zealand 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 of artwork exploring climate resilience and adaptation. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Friday, 13 November 2026
🎇 WAITOHU SCHOOL FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA 🎇
Haruatai Park, from 6.30pm. A family fireworks party with food, drinks and entertainment.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Magnificent Maestros Celebration Event - Advanced Constructed
1A Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu, from 7.30pm. A gaming event for Yu-Gi-Oh! players.
JOURNEY TO SERENITY Yin Yoga & Sound Healing
Paraparaumu Memorial Hall, from 7pm. A meditation and wellness session with yoga and sound healing.
Saturday, 14 November 2026
Waikanae Memorial Hall, 10am to 2pm. A market specialising in preloved, upcycled and locally made fashion. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
UNLEASH THE VOICES OF YOUR SUN AND MOON
Paekakariki Memorial Hall, 10am to 4.30pm. A special day workshop exploring voice and astrological archetypes.
Native Fungi for Food Resilience: Beginners & Advanced Workshops
Paekākāriki Scout Den, 1pm to 5pm. Workshops on how to grow gourmet native mushrooms at home. From $120.
Xmas Pottery workshops - Nov 14
Pukerua Bay, from 9.30am. A fun and relaxed Christmas pottery class for beginners.
Sunday, 15 November 2026
Otaki Market, 10am to 2pm. A vibrant outdoor market with local kai, gifts and treats. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Workspace Studios Ōtaki, 10am to 4pm. A day class on making small, colourful glass mosaics.
On now
INKspiration with Viv Walker and her ink class
Roderick and Gillian Deane Art Space, Paraparaumu Library. An exhibition exploring the versatile medium of ink. On until Thursday 19 November.
USUI REIKI NATURAL HEALING LEVEL ONE TRAINING
Paraparaumu Memorial Hall. An education session on natural healing, with wellness and relaxation. On until Sunday 29 November.
Dad joke of the week
Why did the knife get a job?
It was cut out for it.
Council and roadworks
Metlink Kāpiti Line: buses replacing trains. Saturday 14 to Sunday 15 November: buses replace all services between Wellington and Waikanae. Monday 16 to Wednesday 18 November: buses replace some evening services between Wellington and Waikanae. Coming up, Saturday 21 November: buses replace all services between Porirua and Waikanae. Coming up, Sunday 22 November: buses replace all 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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