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.

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.

  • Promote the use of public transport and better integrate with airport and rail services.

  • Advocate for better public transport for Kapiti including new solutions for rural areas.

    Make footpaths, roading network and public transport system safer and more convenient for older people and the disabled.

    Work with other organisations and funders to improve the extent and quality of trails network which has great tourism potential.

  • Advocate for KCDC to become a unitary council, absorbing Regional Council including transport and environmental responsibility.

    Build understanding of Kapiti's needs as a current representative on the Regional Transport Committee to support ongoing advocacy.

    Ensure KCDC capitalises on all Government funding opportunities in line with the shared footpath, crossings and roading plans and renewals.

  • Actively work with Greater Wellington Regional Council to improve public transport options.

    Continue to promote development that supports active and public transport.

    Join forces with Greater Wellington Regional Council to support rail options north of Waikanae.

  • Build the link road from Ihakara Street to Kāpiti Road.

    Explore the introduction of e-scooters but with the addition of mobility scooter hire.

    Work with airport owners and Mana Whenua on the airport operational, progressing the work of Kāpiti Air Urban.

  • Promote the use of public transport and better integrate with airport and rail services.

  • Advocate for better public transport for Kapiti including new solutions for rural areas.

    Make footpaths, roading network and public transport system safer and more convenient for older people and the disabled.

    Work with other organisations and funders to improve the extent and quality of trails network which has great tourism potential.

  • Advocate for KCDC to become a unitary council, absorbing Regional Council including transport and environmental responsibility.

    Build understanding of Kapiti's needs as a current representative on the Regional Transport Committee to support ongoing advocacy.

    Ensure KCDC capitalises on all Government funding opportunities in line with the shared footpath, crossings and roading plans and renewals.

  • Actively work with Greater Wellington Regional Council to improve public transport options.

    Continue to promote development that supports active and public transport.

    Join forces with Greater Wellington Regional Council to support rail options north of Waikanae.

  • Build the link road from Ihakara Street to Kāpiti Road.

    Explore the introduction of e-scooters but with the addition of mobility scooter hire.

    Work with airport owners and Mana Whenua on the airport operational, progressing the work of Kāpiti Air Urban.