Mayor of Kāpiti

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Kapiti Coast District Council mayoral election.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Form a multicultural committee.

    Continue to find efficiencies with council operations.

    Continue to be a Living Wage Council.

  • Move some KCDC meetings to alternative venues in the evenings and throughout the region.

    Ensure Māori have the same representation and opportunities in the community and expect councillors to engage and be accessible.

    Require every department to meet key performance indicators including wages and working conditions.

  • Form a multicultural committee.

    Continue to find efficiencies with council operations.

    Continue to be a Living Wage Council.

  • Move some KCDC meetings to alternative venues in the evenings and throughout the region.

    Ensure Māori have the same representation and opportunities in the community and expect councillors to engage and be accessible.

    Require every department to meet key performance indicators including wages and working conditions.