Questions for the Mayoral Candidates put by local business owner Chris Evans September 29, 2025 As only Kim Hobson responded to questions set by Mr Evans the responses are below: Question – Budget Would you stick within budget or say… …
Kapiti mayoral debate gets full house September 23, 2025 By KCNews Reporters An audience of over 300 packed out Te Raukura ki Kapiti for the great Kapiti Mayoral Debate on Monday night. Former Christchurch… …
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 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… …
Kapiti Coast Pre-election report 2025 August 25, 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… …
Mayoral Statement – Martin Halliday August 3, 2025 "After two terms as Ward Councillor for Paraparaumu, I’m ready to lead as Mayor - with proven experience in governance, fiscal responsibility, and delivering results.… … Mayoral Statement – Janet Holborow August 3, 2025 "It’s been a privilege to serve as Mayor. I’m asking for your support for a second term to keep Kāpiti moving forward - growing well,… … Mayoral Statement – Rob McCann August 3, 2025 Kapiti Mayoral candidate Rob McCann "Kapiti needs fresh leadership. If we’re serious about controlling rates, we must lead by example - and not approve $50,000… … Mayoral Statement – Liz Koh August 3, 2025 “Kapiti is facing challenging times. Our rapid growth will stretch infrastructure. Liz Koh, Kapiti Mayoral Candidate “Rates affordability is a key issue but, on the… … Mayoral Statement – Kim Hobson August 3, 2025 "I’m running because having lived in lovely Kapiti while working with governments and agencies for decades, I want to see Kapiti’s full potential and community… … Mayoral statement – Dean Harris August 3, 2025 "My name is Dean Harris. I am standing for Mayor with the We Love Kapiti team. I have a business background and believe excessive regulation… …
Record Candidates List for Kapiti Elections August 2, 2025 Eighty-seven candidates are standing for Kapiti Coast Council positions at this year's local government elections. In addition are two Kapiti candidates standing for election to… …
Kapiti mayoral candidates mixed on Harvard spend August 1, 2025 Feedback is mixed from Kapiti mayoral candidates on the recent Leadership for Senior Executives programme attended at Harvard by Kapiti Chief Executive Darren Edwards. Attendance… …
Your election – Your choice – are you enrolled July 28, 2025 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 July 28, 2025 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… … 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… … Kapiti Coast Pre-election report 2025 August 25, 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… … Mayoral Statement – Martin Halliday August 3, 2025 "After two terms as Ward Councillor for Paraparaumu, I’m ready to lead as Mayor - with proven experience in governance, fiscal responsibility, and delivering results.… … Mayoral Statement – Janet Holborow August 3, 2025 "It’s been a privilege to serve as Mayor. I’m asking for your support for a second term to keep Kāpiti moving forward - growing well,… … Mayoral Statement – Rob McCann August 3, 2025 Kapiti Mayoral candidate Rob McCann "Kapiti needs fresh leadership. If we’re serious about controlling rates, we must lead by example - and not approve $50,000… …