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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Open a fit-for-purpose Waikanae library.

    Review costs for use of sporting facilities exploring alternative models for maintenance.

    Support more community events in community parks and local town centres.

  • Build the Waikanae Library as quickly as possible.

    Implement a fund for community events.

    Grow the Kāpiti Arts Trail to be a national destination incorporating outdoor elements and music.

  • Develop a fund for small local events. Encourage community boards to also support these local events via community networks.

    I want to see colour in the district, whether by murals, exhibitions, mini festivals, lighting or theming of local parks, ie coastal.

    Continue to expand our cycle and walkway tracks and include a network of safe e-bike and scooter parking and charge facilities.

  • Support the fast tracking of the building of the Waikanae Library and Paraparaumu Community Centre.

    Put in place a community events fund.

    Support the community to put in place a local alcohol policy.

  • All community assets to be maintained to adequate standard before any new investment.

    Share costs with schools and institutions where appropriate.

  • Promote the concept of a vibrant town centre for Kāpiti.

    Continue to promote local events such as Food Fair and Arts Trail.

  • Open a fit-for-purpose Waikanae library.

    Review costs for use of sporting facilities exploring alternative models for maintenance.

    Support more community events in community parks and local town centres.

  • Build the Waikanae Library as quickly as possible.

    Implement a fund for community events.

    Grow the Kāpiti Arts Trail to be a national destination incorporating outdoor elements and music.

  • Develop a fund for small local events. Encourage community boards to also support these local events via community networks.

    I want to see colour in the district, whether by murals, exhibitions, mini festivals, lighting or theming of local parks, ie coastal.

    Continue to expand our cycle and walkway tracks and include a network of safe e-bike and scooter parking and charge facilities.

  • Support the fast tracking of the building of the Waikanae Library and Paraparaumu Community Centre.

    Put in place a community events fund.

    Support the community to put in place a local alcohol policy.

  • All community assets to be maintained to adequate standard before any new investment.

    Share costs with schools and institutions where appropriate.

  • Promote the concept of a vibrant town centre for Kāpiti.

    Continue to promote local events such as Food Fair and Arts Trail.