Kāpiti Coast District Council

Kāpiti Coast Māori 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 ten councillors and the mayor. one councillor will be elected from the Kāpiti Coast Māori 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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Process and administer resource consents in a timely manner relying on clear district plans and an efficient workforce.

    Provide a healthy and safe environment for families as a priority in urban design.

    Set and administer zoning for housing development as a core function of council with environmental issues as a key consideration.

  • Embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi in building consents, protect wāhi tapu and urupā from housing developments and support iwi led housing initiatives.

    Increase the supply of affordable rental and ownership options, prioritising low-income families, kaumātua and young people.

    Retrofit existing homes with insulation, heating and energy-efficient upgrades to lower power bills and improve health.

  • Work with community housing organisations to increase community housing for elderly and whānau needing reasonably priced accommodation.

    Streamline the process for papakāinga housing projects and develop solutions to have papakāinga development as an attractive option for development.

    Make building consents for papakāinga not counterproductive to development.

  • Process and administer resource consents in a timely manner relying on clear district plans and an efficient workforce.

    Provide a healthy and safe environment for families as a priority in urban design.

    Set and administer zoning for housing development as a core function of council with environmental issues as a key consideration.

  • Embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi in building consents, protect wāhi tapu and urupā from housing developments and support iwi led housing initiatives.

    Increase the supply of affordable rental and ownership options, prioritising low-income families, kaumātua and young people.

    Retrofit existing homes with insulation, heating and energy-efficient upgrades to lower power bills and improve health.

  • Work with community housing organisations to increase community housing for elderly and whānau needing reasonably priced accommodation.

    Streamline the process for papakāinga housing projects and develop solutions to have papakāinga development as an attractive option for development.

    Make building consents for papakāinga not counterproductive to development.