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.

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.

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.

  • Advocate for strategic investment in vibrant public spaces and town centre vibrancy to attract visitors and support local retailers.

    Champion a streamlined, cost-effective local consent process to support small business growth and reduce compliance costs.

    Partner with local schools and businesses to develop pathways and opportunities for youth employment and skills training in Kapiti.

  • Build on tourism and accommodation offerings by actively bringing key investors to the area.

    Investigate new build technologies that can reduce build costs and invite a 3D house printing firm to showcase technology.

    Work on collaboration in the business community, adding resources and amenity to benefit and build sustainable growth.

  • 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.

  • Advocate for strategic investment in vibrant public spaces and town centre vibrancy to attract visitors and support local retailers.

    Champion a streamlined, cost-effective local consent process to support small business growth and reduce compliance costs.

    Partner with local schools and businesses to develop pathways and opportunities for youth employment and skills training in Kapiti.

  • Build on tourism and accommodation offerings by actively bringing key investors to the area.

    Investigate new build technologies that can reduce build costs and invite a 3D house printing firm to showcase technology.

    Work on collaboration in the business community, adding resources and amenity to benefit and build sustainable growth.