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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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 key infrastructure that enables growth – transport, digital connectivity and town centres that support local jobs.

    Promote youth employment by partnering with schools, training providers and local employers to create pathways to work.

    Support local business by cutting red tape and making it more straightforward to start, grow and operate in Paraparaumu.

  • Assist and encourage development of local business associations to evolve their identity and link with council economic development support.

    Update regulatory constraints holding back development in Te Roto Drive and ensure Paraparaumu being open for business are not hollow words.

    Ensure generic marketing is in place for Paraparaumu via the economic development strategy for tourism and visitor attraction to support local business.

  • Invest in key infrastructure that enables growth – transport, digital connectivity and town centres that support local jobs.

    Promote youth employment by partnering with schools, training providers and local employers to create pathways to work.

    Support local business by cutting red tape and making it more straightforward to start, grow and operate in Paraparaumu.

  • Assist and encourage development of local business associations to evolve their identity and link with council economic development support.

    Update regulatory constraints holding back development in Te Roto Drive and ensure Paraparaumu being open for business are not hollow words.

    Ensure generic marketing is in place for Paraparaumu via the economic development strategy for tourism and visitor attraction to support local business.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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