Kāpiti Coast District Council
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. Three councillors will be elected from the Paraparaumu 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.
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Martin Halliday
Why I'm standing
Kāpiti is a fantastic place to live. I want to do my bit to ensure that it is the place we all want it to be in the years to come. Dee and I have been here 15 years, Raised a family, made great friends, developed businesses and become involved in community groups. I love what I see here, intend to be here a long time, and I got involved to help my community.
About me
I have 35 years experience in the hospitality industry. I am a people person, have managerial, entrepreneurial and business development/ownership skills. These are transferrable to this role. I committed to being Paraparaumu Ward Councillor full time three years ago. Why? To learn and understand the position and information as quickly as possible to then be an effective representative for my community. I listen, I learn, I interact, and I deliver. Vote Martin Halliday.
My priorities
- Being a part of, and developing a collaborative team that works for the betterment of our community.
- Housing. Sort housing and you sort a lot of community issues. Warm, healthy and fit for purpose.
- The regulatory aspect of consenting needs to be addressed. Kāpiti's reputation is appalling.
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