Kāpiti Coast District Council

Paekākāriki-Raumati Ward
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. One councillor will be elected from the Paekākāriki-Raumati ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters 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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Allow Kāpiti Airport to close with part to be developed for mixed housing.

    Facilitate more affordable housing, permit three storey intensification near transport hubs.

    Start improvements to Margaret Road in Raumati for shoppers and businesses. Improve cycling and walking facilities, especially for children.

  • Fast track our current housing mahi, getting houses built for those who need them most in partnership with a Community Land trust and iwi.

    Work alongside mana whenua to enable papakainga, intergenerational living and provision of tiny home developments.

    Incorporate inclusionary zoning into our district plan.

  • Allow Kāpiti Airport to close with part to be developed for mixed housing.

    Facilitate more affordable housing, permit three storey intensification near transport hubs.

    Start improvements to Margaret Road in Raumati for shoppers and businesses. Improve cycling and walking facilities, especially for children.

  • Fast track our current housing mahi, getting houses built for those who need them most in partnership with a Community Land trust and iwi.

    Work alongside mana whenua to enable papakainga, intergenerational living and provision of tiny home developments.

    Incorporate inclusionary zoning into our district plan.