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.

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.

  • Increased funding, and support for local Business Associations, to enable town centres to continue being the pumping heart of our rohe.

    Collaborate across organisations to ensure pathways for youth into work experience, training and permanent employment.

    Work with local businesses to increase cycle parking, footpath quality and to facilitate pumping events and public art.

  • Get the seawall work underway in Pārkākāriki.

    Start improvements to Margaret Road Raumati for shoppers and businesses.

    Encourage tourism – small scale, high quality and locally owned.

  • Increased funding, and support for local Business Associations, to enable town centres to continue being the pumping heart of our rohe.

    Collaborate across organisations to ensure pathways for youth into work experience, training and permanent employment.

    Work with local businesses to increase cycle parking, footpath quality and to facilitate pumping events and public art.

  • Get the seawall work underway in Pārkākāriki.

    Start improvements to Margaret Road Raumati for shoppers and businesses.

    Encourage tourism – small scale, high quality and locally owned.