NZ Local Elections 2025

Kāpiti Coast District Council

Waikanae 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. two councillors will be elected from the Waikanae 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.

  • Develop career pathways for youth aligned with local industry needs and employers.

    Work with local businesses to bring back university graduates after they have completed their studies.

    Work with the Kapiti Trails Trust to open up walking and bike trails in the lower foothills to add to tourism in this district.

  • Adequately resource the Kapiti Chamber of Commerce, which has provided excellent business services for 75 years.

    Support businesses successfully promoting growth, including clusters in tech, food and creative spaces working well.

    Support organisations like Work Ready Kapiti that prepare young people for the workforce.

  • Develop career pathways for youth aligned with local industry needs and employers.

    Work with local businesses to bring back university graduates after they have completed their studies.

    Work with the Kapiti Trails Trust to open up walking and bike trails in the lower foothills to add to tourism in this district.

  • Adequately resource the Kapiti Chamber of Commerce, which has provided excellent business services for 75 years.

    Support businesses successfully promoting growth, including clusters in tech, food and creative spaces working well.

    Support organisations like Work Ready Kapiti that prepare young people for the workforce.

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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