Candidates can’t cut councillors’ pay, and for good reason September 15, 2025 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 Business Chamber quiz the candidates September 11, 2025 By KCNews reporters Mayoral, District-wide, and Ward election aspirants were well quizzed on economic issues at the Kapiti Business Chamber candidates meeting at the Paraparaumu… …
Kapiti candidates on trial at Grey Power public meeting August 30, 2025 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 August 26, 2025 Free public meetings will be hosted by Kapiti Coast Grey Power for a chance to meet the election candidates. Kapiti Coast has provided an interesting… …
Candidate Statement – Marek Willis August 23, 2025 Candidate - District-wide District-wide candidate Marek Willis (and whanau) "With over 15 years of experience in law enforcement, regulatory compliance, professional conduct committees, and investigative… … Candidate Statement – Liz Koh August 23, 2025 Candidate - District-wide Liz Koh - District-wide Candidate "In my time as a Districtwide Councillor I have stopped the Te Uruhi (Kapiti Gateway) project, initiated… … Candidate Statement – Rob McCann August 23, 2025 Candidate - District-wide Rob McCann - Candidate District-wide "Kapiti needs fresh leadership. If we’re serious about controlling rates, we must lead by example - and… … Candidate Statement – Gavin Welsh August 23, 2025 Candidate - District-wide Gavin Welsh - District-wide Candidate "We live in a beautiful place, which is family friendly and packed with potential. If elected, I… …
Candidate Statement – Joanne Welch August 22, 2025 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… … Candidate Statement – Jo Turner August 19, 2025 Candidate - District-wide "As a long-time Kāpiti resident and homeowner, I'm standing to bring transparency, fairness, and genuine community representation back to our Council. Jo… … Candidate Statement – Grant Bartlett August 11, 2025 Candidate – District-wide “Why am I standing for District wide council? I want to help keep the council honest. There are too many secret squirrel… … Candidate Statement – Jackie Elliott August 6, 2025 Candidate - District-wide “Jackie Elliott Listens - Advocates - Actions. “It has been a privilege to serve you Kapiti as the councillor who has been… …