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...
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% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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17.5% Hmm, maybe?
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9.5% Yes!
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!
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