Progress results are in!
Over the last 24 hours, we have received about 3,900 hand-delivered voting papers.
Our progress results reflect about 90% of votes returned but do not include hand-delivered votes received on Friday and Saturday morning (election day), or *special votes. Preliminary results will be issued tomorrow, with final results expected on Friday 17 October.
Progress results show for the 2025-2028 triennium, that the Māori Ward will remain in place with the following candidates provisionally elected:
Mayor:
👉 Janet Holborow
Districtwide Councillors:
👉Liz Koh
👉Rob McCann
Kapiti Coast Māori Ward Councillor:
👉Deanna Rudd
Ōtaki Ward Councillor:
👉 Heniti Buick
Paekākāriki-Raumati Ward Councillor:
👉Bede Laracy
Paraparaumu Ward Councillors:
👉Martin Halliday
👉Glen Cooper
👉Glen Olsen
Waikanae Ward Councillors:
👉Steven Botica
👉Jocelyn Prvanov
Ōtaki Community Board members:
👉Cam Butler
👉Simon Black
👉Rhyna Taratoa
👉Jackie Elliot
Paekākāriki Community Board members:
👉Tina Pope
👉Himiona Grace
👉Kelsey Lee
👉Elyse Robert
Paraparaumu Community Board members:
👉Glen Olsen
👉Karl Webber
👉David Ogden
👉Kathy Spiers
Raumati Community Board members:
👉Fiona Vining
👉Zelda Edwards
👉Sue Harris
👉Jonny Best
Waikanae Community Board members:
👉Michael Moore
👉Richard Mansell
👉Phil Byrne
👉Tonchi Begovich
See more at 👉🏼 www.kapiticoast.govt.nz... including details about preliminary and final results.
The final confirmed results of all votes are legally required to be announced by Sunday 19 October however, we hope to release them on Friday 17 October. Results are not final until they are declared by the electoral officer.
THE WAIKANAE BEACH CHRISTMAS MARKET 2025
WHEN:-
Sunday 14 December - 10am - 1pm
LOCATION:-
Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha Street,
Waikanae Beach
FUN FOR THE KIDS:-
Guess who's making an appearance at around 11am? He'll be flying out again around 12ish so make sure you take a photo of the kids with him! He may even have a few Christmas treats in his sack!
DISCOVER UNIQUE AND QUALITY ITEMS:-
With Christmas just around the corner, this is a great opportunity to do your Christmas shopping at the market where you'll find a huge variety of high-quality, reasonably priced Christmas gift ideas. You'll discover handmade treasures and local creativity by highly talented stallholders where every piece tells a story.
GIFTS FOR THE KIDS:-
Meet local author Mik Peryer (the "Waikanae Birdman") and view his many children's adventure books along with Jane and her handmade crochet toys, along with Helen and her huge range of awesome handmade children's dress ups and dolls clothes etc.
MEET UP WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY:-
Meet up with family and friends and enjoy a Sunday outing with a visit to this great, friendly community market.
Don't miss it... support local!
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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73.3% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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17.1% Hmm, maybe?
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9.7% Yes!
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