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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Ensure public transport works for the people of Kāpiti, particularly in Waikanae and Ōtaki where there are big gaps.

    Focus on keeping public transport fares at an affordable level as recent increases are not affordable.

    Support the introduction of return trains to Palmerston North, having worked on this actively for many years.

  • Ensure public transport works for the people of Kāpiti, particularly in Waikanae and Ōtaki where there are big gaps.

    Focus on keeping public transport fares at an affordable level as recent increases are not affordable.

    Support the introduction of return trains to Palmerston North, having worked on this actively for many years.