Kāpiti Coast District Council

Paekākāriki-Raumati 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 Paekākāriki-Raumati 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.

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.

  • Invest in tourism opportunities and major events that showcase the region and generate economic benefits for the local community.

    Partner with iwi, community and central government to develop employment pathways and enterprises in arts, sports and innovation for youth.

    Support local businesses and markets, keep money in the community and grow green jobs that boost resilience and protect the environment.

  • Suspend council's underperforming economic development work as it does not return any benefit to ratepayers, saving around $10 million.

    Stimulate jobs and the economy through community infrastructure and clear planning rules, with the Police Call Centre as a great example.

    Improve the efficiency and ease of doing business by sharing services with other councils to streamline and standardise approval systems.

  • Better regulate management so people are not held back from doing business without good reason; it should not cost $10,000 to dig a $4,000 hole.

    Support Work Ready Kāpiti in its effort to prepare youth for the job market and connect them with employers.

    Uplift the Kāpiti Business Chamber to support local businesses to thrive and be part of vibrant communities.

  • Invest in tourism opportunities and major events that showcase the region and generate economic benefits for the local community.

    Partner with iwi, community and central government to develop employment pathways and enterprises in arts, sports and innovation for youth.

    Support local businesses and markets, keep money in the community and grow green jobs that boost resilience and protect the environment.

  • Suspend council's underperforming economic development work as it does not return any benefit to ratepayers, saving around $10 million.

    Stimulate jobs and the economy through community infrastructure and clear planning rules, with the Police Call Centre as a great example.

    Improve the efficiency and ease of doing business by sharing services with other councils to streamline and standardise approval systems.

  • Better regulate management so people are not held back from doing business without good reason; it should not cost $10,000 to dig a $4,000 hole.

    Support Work Ready Kāpiti in its effort to prepare youth for the job market and connect them with employers.

    Uplift the Kāpiti Business Chamber to support local businesses to thrive and be part of vibrant communities.