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 […]
Election councillor Raumati/Paekakariki
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 – Zelda Edwards
Candidate – Paekākāriki/Raumati Ward “Kāpiti is at a turning point. We face challenges and opportunities. Now more than ever, we need collaborative, values-led leadership that strengthens […]
Candidate Statement – Bede Laracy
Candidate – Paekākāriki/Raumati Ward “Paekākāriki and Raumati have been home for most of my life, so these places are in my bones. “As Chair of the […]
Candidate Statement – Richard Young
Candidate – Paekākāriki/Raumati Ward “As both a homeowner and local business owner, I know the pressures we are all facing at the moment in our […]
Record Candidates List for Kapiti Elections
Eighty-seven candidates are standing for Kāpiti Coast Council positions at this year’s local government elections. In addition are two Kāpiti candidates standing for election to […]
Your election – Your choice – are you enrolled
Enrolments are facilitated by the Electoral Commission. To be on the published roll, you have until 12 noon, 1 August to register online or using mail-in forms. […]
Kapiti Calling – Nominate or Stand
Local government only succeeds if people who care for their communities are prepared to serve and stand for office. As an Elected Member of Council […]