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KC News Brief History of Kāpiti Coast
A brief local history can orient readers to Kāpiti’s changing communities, settlements and transport links. For WhaleLIBRARY, however, a broad overview is most useful when it leads to a particular event or document that can be examined in detail.
Local history article
A local overview as a starting point
The original entry did not preserve the full KC News article, its author or publication date. Without those details it cannot substantiate particular dates or quotations. The reference is retained as a lead for comparison with local archives and the Trust’s existing research.
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Explore connected history
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- Kāpiti Island and Paraparaumu Beach heritage trail
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- DOC Wellington Kāpiti heritage