NZ Local Elections 2025

Kāpiti Coast District Council

Paraparaumu 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. three councillors will be elected from the Paraparaumu 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.

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Mark Robert Souness

Mark Robert Souness

Independent

Martin Halliday

Martin Halliday

Independent

Dave Freeman

Dave Freeman

Chris Harwood

Chris Harwood

We Love Kāpiti

Paul Baggott

Paul Baggott

Independent

Glen Olsen

Glen Olsen

Independent

Murray Lobb

Murray Lobb

Euon Murrell

Euon Murrell

Independent

Fiona Vining

Fiona Vining

Glen Cooper

Glen Cooper

Independent

Bernie Randall

Bernie Randall

Independent

Glen Olsen

Independent

| Paraparaumu Community Board

Glen Olsen

Independent

| Paraparaumu Community Board

Why I'm standing

Paraparaumu has been my family's home for over 55 years. Eight years ago, I returned to raise my children here, alongside my retired mother. As Chair of the Paraparaumu Community Board, I've seen the real challenges facing our district. I'm running for council because I believe our community deserves strong advocacy, open decision-making and leadership that listens. I want to ensure our voices shape council's future decisions, not get lost in them.

About me

I offer a strong mix of governance, business and leadership experience. I hold a Master's degree in Leadership and Sustainability, own a local business and have served as Chair of the Paraparaumu Community Board. I've proven I can lead, engage and listen to the community while working collaboratively. I bring accountability, sound judgement and a commitment to transparent decision-making that ensures council delivers real value and remains connected to the people it serves.

My priorities
  1. Keep rates affordable by focusing on core services and cutting waste.
  2. Strengthen community voice through early engagement and genuine consultation.
  3. Improve transparency so ratepayers clearly see how money is spent.
Current role

Paraparaumu Community Board

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Paraparaumu

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Why I'm standing

Paraparaumu has been my family's home for over 55 years. Eight years ago, I returned to raise my children here, alongside my retired mother. As Chair of the Paraparaumu Community Board, I've seen the real challenges facing our district. I'm running for council because I believe our community deserves strong advocacy, open decision-making and leadership that listens. I want to ensure our voices shape council's future decisions, not get lost in them.

About me

I offer a strong mix of governance, business and leadership experience. I hold a Master's degree in Leadership and Sustainability, own a local business and have served as Chair of the Paraparaumu Community Board. I've proven I can lead, engage and listen to the community while working collaboratively. I bring accountability, sound judgement and a commitment to transparent decision-making that ensures council delivers real value and remains connected to the people it serves.

My priorities
  1. Keep rates affordable by focusing on core services and cutting waste.
  2. Strengthen community voice through early engagement and genuine consultation.
  3. Improve transparency so ratepayers clearly see how money is spent.
Current role

Paraparaumu Community Board

Residence

Paraparaumu

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