Paraparaumu Community Board

The Paraparaumu 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 Paraparaumu Community Board election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Accelerate restoration of local streams and wetlands to improve water quality and provide habitat for native species.

    Advocate for improved recycling services and practical waste minimisation education to reduce landfill volumes.

    Support community-led predator-free initiatives to protect native birds and biodiversity across Kapiti.

  • Collaborate with developments that can contribute to green spaces and infrastructure improvements.

    Create a long-term plan from the Paraparaumu community perspective, building a better understanding of the opportunities and constraints.

    Raise Paraparaumu's profile by marketing its strengths and seeking investment that fills voids.

  • Protect waterways by improving stormwater and restoring healthy rivers, streams and coasts.

    Reduce waste to landfill by strengthening recycling, reuse and local waste minimisation initiatives.

    Support local predator free groups with pest control and planting projects that restore native habitats.

  • Accelerate restoration of local streams and wetlands to improve water quality and provide habitat for native species.

    Advocate for improved recycling services and practical waste minimisation education to reduce landfill volumes.

    Support community-led predator-free initiatives to protect native birds and biodiversity across Kapiti.

  • Collaborate with developments that can contribute to green spaces and infrastructure improvements.

    Create a long-term plan from the Paraparaumu community perspective, building a better understanding of the opportunities and constraints.

    Raise Paraparaumu's profile by marketing its strengths and seeking investment that fills voids.

  • Protect waterways by improving stormwater and restoring healthy rivers, streams and coasts.

    Reduce waste to landfill by strengthening recycling, reuse and local waste minimisation initiatives.

    Support local predator free groups with pest control and planting projects that restore native habitats.