Greater Wellington Regional Council

Kāpiti Coast Constituency
The Greater Wellington Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 13 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). One councillor will be elected from the Kāpiti Coast constituency. 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 Greater Wellington Regional Council election.

Rates and revenue

The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.

Rates and revenue

The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.

  • Review financial policies to fair distribution of rates.

    Review financial policies for targeted rates, such as pest management.

    Review resource consent costs.

  • Ensure that regional rates are spent regionally – so Kāpiti sees our fair share.

    Actively seek opportunities for central government funding to lessen the burden on local rates, particularly for large capital projects.

    Keep publicly owned assets just that – publicly owned.

  • Review financial policies to fair distribution of rates.

    Review financial policies for targeted rates, such as pest management.

    Review resource consent costs.

  • Ensure that regional rates are spent regionally – so Kāpiti sees our fair share.

    Actively seek opportunities for central government funding to lessen the burden on local rates, particularly for large capital projects.

    Keep publicly owned assets just that – publicly owned.