NZ Local Elections 2025

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.

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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.

  • Ensure council procurement policies enable and support local business to keep money local and support jobs and the local economy.

    Ensure Kāpiti's contribution to economic development benefits Kāpiti. We have an amazing environment that should be celebrated.

    Ensure public transport networks support people travelling for work, study, health and social needs.

  • Ensure council procurement policies enable and support local business to keep money local and support jobs and the local economy.

    Ensure Kāpiti's contribution to economic development benefits Kāpiti. We have an amazing environment that should be celebrated.

    Ensure public transport networks support people travelling for work, study, health and social needs.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment and biodiversity

Environment and biodiversity

Freshwater

Freshwater

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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