Ōtaki Community Board

The Ōtaki Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Kāpiti Coast District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of five members: four members elected by voters, and one councillor from the Kāpiti Coast District Council.  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 Ōtaki Community Board 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.

  • Engage with Ōtaki Iwi to ensure their view is a part of important decisions made by the community board.

    Look to take the community board out to the community board with workshops and greater visibility.

  • Hold workshops with local organisations to understand the needs at a grassroots level, and ensure the diverse community is represented.

  • Encourage public participation in community board meetings and allow open conversation for the betterment of our community.

    Encourage Māori representation at our board table.

  • Engage with Ōtaki Iwi to ensure their view is a part of important decisions made by the community board.

    Look to take the community board out to the community board with workshops and greater visibility.

  • Hold workshops with local organisations to understand the needs at a grassroots level, and ensure the diverse community is represented.

  • Encourage public participation in community board meetings and allow open conversation for the betterment of our community.

    Encourage Māori representation at our board table.