Mayor of Kāpiti

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 Kapiti Coast District Council mayoral election.

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.

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.

  • Support community and business initiatives that benefit the local economy through the Major Events Fund.

    Support the Council-sponsored Economic Development Trust and the agreed economic development strategy it is charged with implementing.

    Work with community groups such as Work Ready Kapiti and Kapiti Youth Support to assist with youth employment and development opportunities.

  • Support and oversee the evolving economic development strategy focusing on tourism, well-being, and arts and heritage sectors.

    Support and oversee the setup of the independent trust to deliver the economic development strategy in Kapiti, with business working for business.

    Fine tune the Umbrella forum that brings different business associations, groups and KCDC together for open dialogue and support.

  • Rebuild the avionics and other industries Kapiti once had to encourage tourism and leisure activities throughout the region.

    Support local businesses with local products and services and ensure knowledge transfer to youth to maintain trade skills and development.

  • Join up the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs work with the work of other organisations to increase youth employment.

    Progress stormwater work in line with identified priorities.

    Support the creative community and complete the creativity strategy to make Kāpiti a top destination for the arts.

  • End the proposed outsourcing of economic development which could cost $10 million over 10 years.

    Make Kāpiti more business-friendly than it currently is and review how to communicate to and support businesses to thrive.

    Support an economic development strategy that has definable goals and achievable KPIs.

  • Support community and business initiatives that benefit the local economy through the Major Events Fund.

    Support the Council-sponsored Economic Development Trust and the agreed economic development strategy it is charged with implementing.

    Work with community groups such as Work Ready Kapiti and Kapiti Youth Support to assist with youth employment and development opportunities.

  • Support and oversee the evolving economic development strategy focusing on tourism, well-being, and arts and heritage sectors.

    Support and oversee the setup of the independent trust to deliver the economic development strategy in Kapiti, with business working for business.

    Fine tune the Umbrella forum that brings different business associations, groups and KCDC together for open dialogue and support.

  • Rebuild the avionics and other industries Kapiti once had to encourage tourism and leisure activities throughout the region.

    Support local businesses with local products and services and ensure knowledge transfer to youth to maintain trade skills and development.

  • Join up the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs work with the work of other organisations to increase youth employment.

    Progress stormwater work in line with identified priorities.

    Support the creative community and complete the creativity strategy to make Kāpiti a top destination for the arts.

  • End the proposed outsourcing of economic development which could cost $10 million over 10 years.

    Make Kāpiti more business-friendly than it currently is and review how to communicate to and support businesses to thrive.

    Support an economic development strategy that has definable goals and achievable KPIs.