A very successful inauguration ceremony was held on 25 October 2007 at Southward’s Museum Theatre to swear in this triennium's Mayor, Councillors and Community Board members.
Photographer, Paddy Riley, recorded the event.
Newly sworn in Mayor Jenny Rowan in the official Mayoral robes accepts the applause of the large crowd as CE Leigh Halstead looks on.
Council's Te Waka Maori waiata group supporting the speakers.
Youngest Councillor, Anne Molineux, receives the congratulations of Mayor Jenny Rowan after making her declaration.
The Paekakariki Community Board takes the oath of office together. From left Janet Holborrow, Helen Keivom, Betty Perkins and Adrian Webster while Mayor Jenny Rowan and CE Leigh Halstead look on.
Kapiti College kapa haka group finished the ceremony with flair.
Paraparaumu-Raumati Community Board take the oath. From left, Dale Evans, John Haxton, Louella Jensen and Will Scollay.
Waikanae Community Board's turn. From left Eric Gregory, Jocelyn Prvanov, Michael Scott and Harold Thomas.
Otaki Community Board. From left Andre Baker, James Cootes, Penny Gaylor and Don Moselen.
The kapa haka group get into the haka.
Mayor Jenny Rowan congratulates newly-elected Deputy Mayor Ann Chapman.
Otaki MP Darren Hughes with Mayoress Jools Joslin
Otaki MP Darren Hughes, Mayor Jenny Rowan and her grandson, Rowan Simpson-Greenwood and Greater Wellington Regional Councillor for Kapiti Nigel Wilson.