Kāpiti Coast District Council

Kāpiti Coast District At Large
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 10 councillors and the mayor. This election is for the three councillors elected by all voters in the district. The other councillors will be elected to represent wards (areas 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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Establish a community-led recycling initiative for Waikanae.

    Maintain or raise to required standards water quality and disposal.

    Make street cleaning contractual requirements public.

  • Provide rubbish and recycling services in house in order to reduce the number of rubbish trucks and the impact on the environment.

    Lobby government to ensure there is sufficient local representation under the proposed Three Waters reform.

    Institute mandatory microchipping of cats and dogs.

  • Work for the best outcomes for the district with Three Waters.

    Work on a solution to reduce the number of waste collection trucks on our streets.

  • Instigate a new media campaign about why Kāpiti Coast District Council chose contracted rubbish collection services. A new landfill in Kāpiti will cost approximately $24 million.

    Lobby Kāpiti Coast District Council to come clean with the government and public for once and say publicly that the council opposes the Three Waters reform programme.

    Facilitate the development of the new Otaihanga resource recovery and education centre as in the Long-term Plan. No delays, Can't wait for open day!

  • Maintain a strong Kāpiti community voice in Three Waters developments.

    Bring waste services back into council and reignite efforts for a zero-waste Kāpiti.

    Lobby against the contracting out of long-term management of the Three Waters to private companies as allowed for in draft legislation.

  • Work collaboratively with other councils for a regional approach to address public health risks of current water supply system.

    Address need for pavements in many smaller streets compounded by too many cars parked outside some properties.

    Proactive monitoring of dog owners whose dogs have engaged in reported aggressive behaviour towards other dogs and people, including biting.

  • Establish a community-led recycling initiative for Waikanae.

    Maintain or raise to required standards water quality and disposal.

    Make street cleaning contractual requirements public.

  • Provide rubbish and recycling services in house in order to reduce the number of rubbish trucks and the impact on the environment.

    Lobby government to ensure there is sufficient local representation under the proposed Three Waters reform.

    Institute mandatory microchipping of cats and dogs.

  • Work for the best outcomes for the district with Three Waters.

    Work on a solution to reduce the number of waste collection trucks on our streets.

  • Instigate a new media campaign about why Kāpiti Coast District Council chose contracted rubbish collection services. A new landfill in Kāpiti will cost approximately $24 million.

    Lobby Kāpiti Coast District Council to come clean with the government and public for once and say publicly that the council opposes the Three Waters reform programme.

    Facilitate the development of the new Otaihanga resource recovery and education centre as in the Long-term Plan. No delays, Can't wait for open day!

  • Maintain a strong Kāpiti community voice in Three Waters developments.

    Bring waste services back into council and reignite efforts for a zero-waste Kāpiti.

    Lobby against the contracting out of long-term management of the Three Waters to private companies as allowed for in draft legislation.

  • Work collaboratively with other councils for a regional approach to address public health risks of current water supply system.

    Address need for pavements in many smaller streets compounded by too many cars parked outside some properties.

    Proactive monitoring of dog owners whose dogs have engaged in reported aggressive behaviour towards other dogs and people, including biting.