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.

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.

  • Create a design guide for Paraparaumu that inspires creativity in new builds, building upgrades and adding to character and sense of place.

    Work closely with the active Paraparaumu beach scene to build on vibrancy and activities.

    Work closely with the public scale arts community and place their art locally.

  • Advocate for well-designed, medium-density housing near town centres and transport links to improve affordability and liveability.

    Champion development of quality, accessible public spaces and streetscapes that enhance community character and connection.

    Support streamlined, transparent building consent processes to reduce delays and costs for homeowners and builders.

  • Improve housing affordability by working with government and community providers on quality, sustainable and accessible housing options.

    Streamline building consents to reduce delays, cut costs and make it easier for families and businesses to build responsibly.

    Support balanced land use by ensuring zoning enables growth while protecting green spaces and community character.

  • Create a design guide for Paraparaumu that inspires creativity in new builds, building upgrades and adding to character and sense of place.

    Work closely with the active Paraparaumu beach scene to build on vibrancy and activities.

    Work closely with the public scale arts community and place their art locally.

  • Advocate for well-designed, medium-density housing near town centres and transport links to improve affordability and liveability.

    Champion development of quality, accessible public spaces and streetscapes that enhance community character and connection.

    Support streamlined, transparent building consent processes to reduce delays and costs for homeowners and builders.

  • Improve housing affordability by working with government and community providers on quality, sustainable and accessible housing options.

    Streamline building consents to reduce delays, cut costs and make it easier for families and businesses to build responsibly.

    Support balanced land use by ensuring zoning enables growth while protecting green spaces and community character.