Kāpiti Coast District Council

Waikanae 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. Two councillors will be elected from the Waikanae 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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Re-open the Waikanae recycling plant. Council should not have privatised rubbish collection which is a core business of council.

    Build the dam to secure safe, clean water and ensure capacity for future growth. Done in partnership with central and regional government.

    Employ anti-graffiti strategies. Personally I hate graffiti. Many councils have tackled this problem head on and are winning.

  • Re-open the Waikanae recycling plant. Council should not have privatised rubbish collection which is a core business of council.

    Build the dam to secure safe, clean water and ensure capacity for future growth. Done in partnership with central and regional government.

    Employ anti-graffiti strategies. Personally I hate graffiti. Many councils have tackled this problem head on and are winning.