Candidate Statement – Joanne Welch

Candidate – District-wide

Joanne Welch, District-wide Candidate

“I’m standing for Council with We Love Kāpiti, who prioritises capping average rate changes at no more than 3% p/a. Council overspending has resulted in unreasonable rate hikes, exerting real pressure on locals. We have a clear plan to restore affordability to you.

“Raumati is home. I’ve raised my children here and care deeply about our community. I’m committed to using my background in finance, sales, property investment, and advocacy through my past work with Kāpiti C.A.L.M, to protect what makes Kāpiti special.

“I’m dedicated to defending your property rights and firmly oppose the Council’s proposal to mark 20,000+ homes with unlikely coastal hazards and disputed flood risks. These claims are contestable, yet most current Councillors support them. New leadership is crucial to safeguard your home security.

“I stand for integrity and common sense, to keep Kāpiti a welcoming place to live, work, raise families, and retire with dignity.”

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