Fifteen Kāpiti arts and cultural projects have received funding through the Creative Communities Scheme, funded by Creative New Zealand and administered by Kāpiti Coast District Council. The total value allocated is about $28,000.

Kāpiti Coast District Council Community Grants Advisor Nerita Clark said the scheme supports locally driven initiatives that encourage community participation in the arts.

“This funding round saw an impressive and diverse range of applications, making it a tough selection process for Council’s Grants Allocation Subcommittee,” said Ms Clark.

“It’s great to see so many arts leaders and groups and the range of activities supporting creativity in our community.

“Funded projects include workshops in creative writing, tamariki and rangatahi dance, musical performances, a NZ Sign Language theatre performance and dementia friendly art classes.

“These projects will provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to get involved in our district’s vibrant creative scene - whether performing, creating, or enjoying the creativity and connection with other people.

“Congratulations to the recipients, we look forward to seeing their ideas in action over the coming months.”

Creative Community Scheme project recipients:

• Miss Cloe Willetts: Creative Writing Teaching Resource and Book Project
• Mrs Ingrid Prosser: Kapiti Poets - Series 2
• Kāpiti Chorale Incorporated: Concert presenting Mendelsohn's Elijah
• The Eleventh House LTD: Te Pīpīwharauroa
• Mulled Wine Concerts: Pianist Nikolai Saratovsky
• Raumati South School PTA: Muralicious - Walls of Kindness
• Ms Hester Paul: Dementia Friendly Art Classes
• Beachside Harmony: Kāpiti Choral Festival 2026
• The Art of Seeing Academy: Nature photography workshops for rangatahi
• Kāpiti Women's Health Collective Inc: 'Have a Go' Arts Programme
• Te Awhi Rirto: Te Awhi Rirto
• Kāpiti Music Centre: KMC Open Day and Concert
• Orpheus Choir Wellington: Choral concert at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti
• Coasters Musical Theatre Incorporated: Legally Blonde the Musical
• The Shed Project Kapiti: The Shed Project Variety Extravaganza Community Showcase

For more information about the Creative Communities Scheme and projects visit https://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/services/grants-and-funding/creative-communities-scheme

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