Kāpiti Coast District Council

Paraparaumu 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. 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.

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.

  • I believe council should focus on core infrastructure – parks, potholes, pools, libraries. Anything outside core business must be assessed.

    I don't believe it is a core council responsibility to fund local businesses or local industry. Policy should support but not fund.

    Everything the council does should be in core business. Anything outside that needs to stand up financially or have community support.

  • Support the work of the Economic Development Board and ensure feedback into the strategy update in 2023 regarding Paraparaumu being well served.

    Instigate the integration of all local tourism and art-based businesses into the Kāpiticoastnz website and ensure its promotion.

    Instigate and support the development of business associations in key Paraparaumu localities starting with Paraparaumu beach.

  • Stop the Kāpiti Gateway project immediately.

    Negotiate with Paraparaumu Airport's owners regarding the redevelopment to get the optimal outcome for Kāpiti residents.

  • I believe council should focus on core infrastructure – parks, potholes, pools, libraries. Anything outside core business must be assessed.

    I don't believe it is a core council responsibility to fund local businesses or local industry. Policy should support but not fund.

    Everything the council does should be in core business. Anything outside that needs to stand up financially or have community support.

  • Support the work of the Economic Development Board and ensure feedback into the strategy update in 2023 regarding Paraparaumu being well served.

    Instigate the integration of all local tourism and art-based businesses into the Kāpiticoastnz website and ensure its promotion.

    Instigate and support the development of business associations in key Paraparaumu localities starting with Paraparaumu beach.

  • Stop the Kāpiti Gateway project immediately.

    Negotiate with Paraparaumu Airport's owners regarding the redevelopment to get the optimal outcome for Kāpiti residents.