Mayor of Kāpiti Coast

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 Kāpiti Coast District Council mayoral election.

Michelle Lewis

Waikanae Community Board Member

Michelle Lewis

Waikanae Community Board Member

Why I'm standing

I hear that people want change. I hear they have had enough of the current system and want to adapt to the challenges of climate change, so we are ready for the future. I have seen our road design go backwards in the last 10 years focused on moving cars not people. I believe Kāpiti is unique yet we fail to make it easy to support different ways of delivering projects.

About me

I have been a resident in Kāpiti for 16 years. I have a broad range of experience from chair of Te Ara Korowai to volunteering at Nga Manu. I established Waikanae Dance School and continue to teach adults and children weekly. I have an economics degree with honours from the UK. I am a chartered transport professional having been chair for the Wellington Regional Committee and sitting on the National Committee of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.

My priorities
  1. Putting communities in charge. Listening to communities on all topics and acting on their feedback.
  2. Accountability. Asking critical questions before funding is provided for new infrastructure.
  3. Transparency. Getting information and decisions flowing smoother between council and the community.
Current role

Waikanae Community Board Member

Before politics

Director

Residence

Waikanae

Age

50

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Why I'm standing

I hear that people want change. I hear they have had enough of the current system and want to adapt to the challenges of climate change, so we are ready for the future. I have seen our road design go backwards in the last 10 years focused on moving cars not people. I believe Kāpiti is unique yet we fail to make it easy to support different ways of delivering projects.

About me

I have been a resident in Kāpiti for 16 years. I have a broad range of experience from chair of Te Ara Korowai to volunteering at Nga Manu. I established Waikanae Dance School and continue to teach adults and children weekly. I have an economics degree with honours from the UK. I am a chartered transport professional having been chair for the Wellington Regional Committee and sitting on the National Committee of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.

My priorities
  1. Putting communities in charge. Listening to communities on all topics and acting on their feedback.
  2. Accountability. Asking critical questions before funding is provided for new infrastructure.
  3. Transparency. Getting information and decisions flowing smoother between council and the community.
Current role

Waikanae Community Board Member

Before politics

Director

Residence

Waikanae

Age

50

Connect via