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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Recreation and culture

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Transport

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Utilities and services

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Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Invest in tourism opportunities and major events that showcase the region and generate economic benefits for the local community.

    Partner with iwi, community and central government to develop employment pathways and enterprises in arts, sports and innovation for youth.

    Support local businesses and markets, keep money in the community and grow green jobs that boost resilience and protect the environment.

  • Support Work Ready Kāpiti in its effort to prepare youth for the job market and connect them with employers.

    Uplift the Kāpiti Business Chamber to support local businesses to thrive and be part of vibrant communities.

    Better regulate management so people are not held back from doing business without good reason; it should not cost $10,000 to dig a $4,000 hole.

  • Invest in tourism opportunities and major events that showcase the region and generate economic benefits for the local community.

    Partner with iwi, community and central government to develop employment pathways and enterprises in arts, sports and innovation for youth.

    Support local businesses and markets, keep money in the community and grow green jobs that boost resilience and protect the environment.

  • Support Work Ready Kāpiti in its effort to prepare youth for the job market and connect them with employers.

    Uplift the Kāpiti Business Chamber to support local businesses to thrive and be part of vibrant communities.

    Better regulate management so people are not held back from doing business without good reason; it should not cost $10,000 to dig a $4,000 hole.

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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