Care for Kāpiti, stand for Council!
Council work is complex, but its impact is real – it shapes the everyday lives and the future of everyone who calls Kāpiti home. We’re calling on those with the passion, dedication and energy to give back to the community to take the leap into local government.
We have loads of information available in our Candidate Information Handbook and Pre-election Report, and we’re running Candidate Information Sessions online on Wednesday 9 July and in-person on 19 July to help you decide if this job is for you.
Candidate nominations are open now for 👇🏼
🔷 Mayor (1)
🔷 Māori ward councillor (1)
🔷 Districtwide councillor (2)
🔷 General ward councillor (7)
🔷 Community Board member (20)
There’s three ways you can make a nomination 👇🏼
1. Via the online portal on our website
2. Downloading forms from our website and submitting in-person
3. Picking up a nomination form at any our service centres or libraries and submitting in-person
All nominations must be received by 1 August 12 noon sharp but sooner would be better. Completed hardcopy nomination papers must be lodged in person at Kāpiti Coast District Council’s main office at 175 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu.
Learn everything you need to know about enrolling, standing, and voting on our website - www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Free collection of broken chest freezer.
I have a chest freezer which is broken. I was wanting to know if there is anyone out there who does collection of white goods free.
ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED
Our grandson (20) recently moved to Kapiti from Taranaki and is looking for accommodation. Anything considered.
He describes himself as clean and tidy, friendly but a bit reserved and quiet.
I would add trustworthy and family orientated.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.9% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.6% ... It is complicated
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