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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • The obvious failing of council to engage around Te Uruhi/ Gateway make it clear that their existing engagement model is broken.

    My experience of working with iwi is to never come with pre-determined outcomes – instead come early, share concerns and work together.

    Work with the new chief executive to improve staff retention. High staff turnover is indicative of a broken organisation.

  • Full voting rights and remuneration for our iwi partners on all council committees, paid for attending briefings and hui.

    Council becoming an accredited Living Wage employer by the end of 2023.

    A review of our current network of advisory groups, and seek to establish a Rainbow Advisory Rōpu.

  • The obvious failing of council to engage around Te Uruhi/ Gateway make it clear that their existing engagement model is broken.

    My experience of working with iwi is to never come with pre-determined outcomes – instead come early, share concerns and work together.

    Work with the new chief executive to improve staff retention. High staff turnover is indicative of a broken organisation.

  • Full voting rights and remuneration for our iwi partners on all council committees, paid for attending briefings and hui.

    Council becoming an accredited Living Wage employer by the end of 2023.

    A review of our current network of advisory groups, and seek to establish a Rainbow Advisory Rōpu.