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 […]
Kapiti Coast Māori Ward
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 – Kāpiti Coast Maori Ward “I am a descendent of Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Porou, and Ngāpuhi. “I am currently the […]
Candidate Statement – Jason Thurston
Candidate – Kāpiti Coast Maori Ward “Tena koutou katoa, Jason Thurston, Ngati Porou. “Self employed local business owner 33 years. “Recent achievements include having a […]
Candidate Statement – Deanna Rudd
Candidate for Kāpiti Coast Maori Ward “Tēnā rā koutou katoa. “Nei rā te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa ki runga i te rarangi Māori […]
Candidate Statement – Rangi Halbert
Candidate for Kāpiti Coast Maori Ward “I am committed to enhance Māori and their wellbeing as a people. “I will work to ensure that the […]
Candidate Statement – Brian Ruawai-Hamilton
Candidate – Kāpiti Coast Maori Ward E ngā mana, e ngā reo, tēnā rā tātou katoa. ‘Mā te huruhuru te manu ka rere – Adorn […]
Kapiti Māori Ward and Constituency
Twenty-one years ago the Bay of Plenty Regional Council established the first Maori Ward in the country. Since then a further a further 41 Councils […]