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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Ensure funding continues to enable events and festivals to add value to the community.

    Review Ōtaki community facilities to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet community needs into the future.

    Review whether the Toi Mahara gallery should be shut down if it cannot be run at a lower cost.

  • Ensure funding continues to enable events and festivals to add value to the community.

    Review Ōtaki community facilities to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet community needs into the future.

    Review whether the Toi Mahara gallery should be shut down if it cannot be run at a lower cost.