The Role of Council

The Kāpiti Coast District Council enables democratic local decision making to promote the social, economic, environmental and cultural wellbeing of the Kāpiti Coast.   In meeting its purpose the Kāpiti Coast District Council has a variety of roles:

  • facilitating solutions to local needs
  • advocacy on behalf of the local community with central government, other local authorities and other agencies
  • development of local resources
  • management of local infrastructure including network infrastructure (e.g. roads, sewage disposal, water, stormwater) and community infrastructure (libraries, parks and recreational facilities)
  • environmental management
  • planning for the future needs of the District.

In fulfilling its purpose the Kāpiti Coast District Council exercises powers and fulfils responsibilities conferred on it by legislation. 

Governance Structure

Delegations (decision-making powers) for the Council, its Standing Committees, Subcommittees, Community Boards and Advisory Groups for this Triennium

Governance Statement

Information about how the Council engages with its community, how the Council makes decisions, and how citizens can influence those processes

Triennial Agreement

Regional agreement to work for the good governance by acting cooperatively and collaboratively

Elected Member's Code of Conduct

A guide to Elected Members on the standards of behaviour expected of them in their conduct of public affairs

Elections

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Review of Representation Arrangements 2009

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Resources for Teachers

Taking Action in My Community

Kāpiti Coast District Council Contact Details


Kāpiti Coast District Council
175 Rimu Road
Paraparaumu

Phone: (04) 296 4700 or
Toll Free: 0800 486 486
Fax: (04) 296 4830 

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