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The Kapiti Coast

The Kapiti Coast also known as The Golden Coast. The Kapiti Coast is the name of the section of the coast of the south-western North Island of New Zealand that is north of Wellington and opposite Kapiti Island. The Kapiti Coast is well-known for its cheeses and other products from Lindale. The Kapiti Coast has seen a significant population surge and is one of New Zealand's fastest growing areas. This has led to considerable growth in all towns apart from Paekakariki, where development is geographically limited. State Highway 1 takes you north, and about a half hour out of the city you hit the coast at Paremata....