Greater Wellington Regional Council

Kāpiti Coast General Constituency
The Greater Wellington Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 14 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). one councillor will be elected from the Kāpiti Coast constituency. 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 Greater Wellington Regional Council election.

Freshwater

The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for regional councils, which play a leading role in managing freshwater in their areas. To this end, regional councils create plans to protect water resources from contaminants and overuse.

Freshwater

The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for regional councils, which play a leading role in managing freshwater in their areas. To this end, regional councils create plans to protect water resources from contaminants and overuse.

  • Continue the work of Whaitua Kāpiti to ensure water is healthy and safe for future generations.

    Support catchment and stream focused community action. Ensure the community informs and supports the vision.

    Work with Kāpiti Coast District Council to ensure stormwater interventions enhance the quality of streams and reduce flood risk.

  • Continue the work of Whaitua Kāpiti to ensure water is healthy and safe for future generations.

    Support catchment and stream focused community action. Ensure the community informs and supports the vision.

    Work with Kāpiti Coast District Council to ensure stormwater interventions enhance the quality of streams and reduce flood risk.