2025 Local Elections

Kāpiti Coast District Council

Paekākāriki-Raumati General Ward
The Kāpiti Coast District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of ten councillors and the mayor. one councillor will be elected from the Paekākāriki-Raumati ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the district. 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 Kāpiti Coast District Council election.

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Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Protect waterways, wetlands and biodiversity through kaitiakitanga partnerships like Wharemauku Catchment Group.

    Plant native trees to reduce erosion and flooding and support mountains-to-sea corridors that cool towns and provide shade for all.

    Reduce waste via local recycling, composting and repair cafés, creating community value and practical, cost-effective circular solutions.

  • Support the ongoing work of the Whareroa Guardians Trust to preserve and enhance the Whareroa Farm Reserve.

    Support Te Wharemauku Awa Rōpū to support the wellbeing of the Wharemauku Stream and associated wetlands.

    Continue support of predator-free work in Paekākāriki and Raumati, as well as across the district.

  • Protect waterways, wetlands and biodiversity through kaitiakitanga partnerships like Wharemauku Catchment Group.

    Plant native trees to reduce erosion and flooding and support mountains-to-sea corridors that cool towns and provide shade for all.

    Reduce waste via local recycling, composting and repair cafés, creating community value and practical, cost-effective circular solutions.

  • Support the ongoing work of the Whareroa Guardians Trust to preserve and enhance the Whareroa Farm Reserve.

    Support Te Wharemauku Awa Rōpū to support the wellbeing of the Wharemauku Stream and associated wetlands.

    Continue support of predator-free work in Paekākāriki and Raumati, as well as across the district.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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