Candidates

Following is the list of candidates our Election Officer has received nominations for. Verified candidates will be added to this page every Friday during the nomination period, which closes 1 August 12 noon sharp.

The final list will be confirmed by public notice on 6 August 2025. We will then update this page with candidates’ photos and 150-word statements.

Mayor 

(1 vacancy)

• Liz Koh – Independent

Councillors

Districtwide (2 vacancies)

• Liz Koh – Independent

Kapiti Coast Māori Ward (1 vacancy)

Ōtaki General Ward (1 vacancy)

Waikanae General Ward (2 vacancies)

Paraparaumu General Ward (3 vacancies)

Paekākāriki-Raumati General Ward (1 vacancy)

Community board members

Ōtaki Community Board (4 vacancies)

Waikanae Community Board (4 vacancies)

Paraparaumu Community Board (4 vacancies)

Raumati Community Board (4 vacancies)

Paekākāriki Community Board (4 vacancies)

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