Kāpiti Coast District Council

Ōtaki General 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 Ōtaki 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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Be very available to Ōtaki residents for feedback and consultation and investigate a monthly meeting time.

    Support Māori wards and representation at council to reflect the Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti partnership.

  • Be very available to Ōtaki residents for feedback and consultation and investigate a monthly meeting time.

    Support Māori wards and representation at council to reflect the Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti partnership.