Candidates can’t cut councillors’ pay, and for good reason
By Gwynn Compton Controversial opinion: Local government politicians are generally underpaid for the role they perform. Every three years, our local government elections bring out […]
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Kapiti Business Chamber quiz the candidates
By KCNews reporters Mayoral, District-wide, and Ward election aspirants were well quizzed on economic issues at the Kāpiti Business Chamber candidates meeting at the Paraparaumu […]
Kapiti candidates on trial at Grey Power public meeting
By KCNews reporters (apologies in advance for the length of this article but there were 28 candidates on show). Nerves were clearly in evidence as […]
Kapiti Coast Grey Power Election Meetings
Free public meetings will be hosted by Kāpiti Coast Grey Power for a chance to meet the election candidates. Kāpiti Coast has provided an interesting […]
Candidate Statement – Himiona Grace
Candidate – Paekākāriki Community Board “Longtime resident (36+ years) with whakapapa connections to Kāpiti Island, the Coast and Paekākāriki through Ngāti Toa, Haumia and Te […]
Kapiti Coast Pre-election report 2025
While Pre-election Reports are legislatively required and produced every three years as part of our local elections process, they’re way more than just a report […]
Candidate Statement – Kelsey Lee
Candidate – Paekākāriki Community Board “I am from Hawke’s Bay but moved to Paekākāriki with my partner and life long resident Jack. We are grateful […]
Candidate Statement – Melissa Bryant
Candidate – Paekākāriki Community Board “Tēnei ka mihi ki a Ngāti Haumia ki Paekākāriki, otirā ki a tātou katoa kua noho mai ki te kāinga […]
Candidate Statement – Tina Pope
Candidate – Paekākāriki Community Board “Kia ora koutou, ko Tine Pope tōku ingoa. “I have lived in Paekākāriki twice, most recently for the past 15 […]
Candidate Statement – Fiona Vining
Candidate – Raumati Community Board “I am a long-time resident, active community member, and local small business owner. I stood down as a councillor six […]