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.

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.

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.

  • Support the Kotahitanga Board and the next steps to action the Economic Development Strategy.

    Promote the Destination Management Plan and work with the Tourism Advisory Board.

    Actively work with the independent business groups, iwi and sector groups to foster further cooperation.

  • Support the new Economic Development Strategy and develop a further step of independence for the board. Empower them to seek investment.

    Doing business in Kāpiti needs to be more user-friendly than it currently is. Review and change in our regulatory processes is essential.

    Support initiatives assisting our 50+ workforce into retraining, business startup, re-joining the workforce or volunteer participation.

  • Ensure appropriate zoning around transport/road hubs to allow commercial activity.

    Ensure appropriate and resilient infrastructure available for growth areas.

    Do not try to pick winners or financially support business activities.

  • Work with central government to locate more goverment department hubs in the Kāpiti area.

    Turn the Kotahitanga Board into a council controlled organisation seperate to the council so it can contract with the Crown for funding.

    Encourage a tourist profile that attract visitors to stay in Kāpiti rather than visit for the day.

  • Support the work of the independent Kotahitanga Economic Development Board, including investigating a new tertiary education provider.

    Develop an arts, culture and creativity strategy to encourage our creative industries including digital and film.

    Develop Maclean Street and other town centres surrounding tourism and hospitality hubs, with improved street environment and lighting.

  • Support the Kotahitanga Board and the next steps to action the Economic Development Strategy.

    Promote the Destination Management Plan and work with the Tourism Advisory Board.

    Actively work with the independent business groups, iwi and sector groups to foster further cooperation.

  • Support the new Economic Development Strategy and develop a further step of independence for the board. Empower them to seek investment.

    Doing business in Kāpiti needs to be more user-friendly than it currently is. Review and change in our regulatory processes is essential.

    Support initiatives assisting our 50+ workforce into retraining, business startup, re-joining the workforce or volunteer participation.

  • Ensure appropriate zoning around transport/road hubs to allow commercial activity.

    Ensure appropriate and resilient infrastructure available for growth areas.

    Do not try to pick winners or financially support business activities.

  • Work with central government to locate more goverment department hubs in the Kāpiti area.

    Turn the Kotahitanga Board into a council controlled organisation seperate to the council so it can contract with the Crown for funding.

    Encourage a tourist profile that attract visitors to stay in Kāpiti rather than visit for the day.

  • Support the work of the independent Kotahitanga Economic Development Board, including investigating a new tertiary education provider.

    Develop an arts, culture and creativity strategy to encourage our creative industries including digital and film.

    Develop Maclean Street and other town centres surrounding tourism and hospitality hubs, with improved street environment and lighting.