Politics
Kapiti Mayoral Candidate says Closed Door Meetings Must Stop
A new Ombudsman investigation of eight councils should be a wakeup call for Kāpiti Coast District to stop its current practice of secret meetings without […]
Mayoral candidates in Chamber debate
The Local Body Elections for 2022 are fast approaching, and the Kāpiti Coast Chamber of Commerce is here to make sure you are informed on […]
Karl Webber makes bid For Paraparaumu Board
One of Kāpiti’s most socially involved citizens, Karl Webber, has entered the political realm with a bid for a seat on the Paraparaumu Community Board. […]
Maria McMillan standing for Kāpiti district-wide seat
“Kāpiti could be fantastic for all of us, fantastic for our kids and fantastic for their kids,” says districtwide Council candidate Maria McMillan. “A place […]
Responding to the Three Waters Challenge
By Ian Powell The ‘Three Waters’ initiative (drinking, storm and waste) has been a big challenge for the current Kāpiti Coast District Council which, for […]
Ian Powell – New Council must put Gateway on hold
District-wide councillor candidate Ian Powell says the Kāpiti Island Gateway spending should be put on hold. “Should I be privileged to be elected as a […]
Masks in schools a potential circuit-breaker; but wider strategy and hope also required
Last week it was reported that Associate Minister of Education Jan Tinetti had made an important decision on masks in schools. Ian Powell is a […]
Chris Papps – Ōtaki Chair standing for Council
Ōtaki Community Board Chair, Chris Papps, is standing for election as Ōtaki Ward Councillor. Ms Papps has been an elected member of the Board for […]
Ian Powell stands for Kapiti District-wide seat
Ian Powell of Otaihanga says he is concerned at increased centralisation of decision making and can bring his experience to local council decision making. “For […]