Paekākāriki Community Board

The Paekākāriki Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Kapiti Coast District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of five members: four members elected by voters, and one member from the Kapiti Coast District Council.  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 Paekākāriki Community Board election.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Work with the Paekākāriki Housing Trust and Āhuru Mōwai on a community level to address the nationwide housing crisis for local results.

    Prevent locals from being forced to leave the village because of unaffordable rent and lack of houses. Address the many empty houses here.

    Join forces with the above groups and locals to manage township growth, which poses more challenges regarding housing than in most other areas.

  • Work with the Paekākāriki Housing Trust and Āhuru Mōwai on a community level to address the nationwide housing crisis for local results.

    Prevent locals from being forced to leave the village because of unaffordable rent and lack of houses. Address the many empty houses here.

    Join forces with the above groups and locals to manage township growth, which poses more challenges regarding housing than in most other areas.