Meet the Candidates

Meet the Candidates events help voters:

meet and hear from candidates
learn where they stand on issues affecting our District
make informed decisions when voting in the local elections 2025.

Events by Kāpiti Coast District Council

These events are organised by Kāpiti Coast District Council. More detail on these events will be published here soon.

Organised by Council

Te Raukura ki Kāpiti
Monday, 22 September, 2025
4pm-6pm: Meet the Candidates
6.30-8pm: Mayoral debate

Organised by Council

Southwards Car Museum
Tuesday, 23 September
4pm-6pm: Meet the Candidates

Organised by Council

Paekākāriki Memorial Hall
Friday, 26 September
3pm-5pm: Meet the Candidates

Organised by Council

Waikanae Bowling Centre
Saturday, 27 September
3pm-5pm: Meet the Candidates

Organised by Council

Ōtaki Memorial Hall
Wednesday, 1 October
2pm-4pm: Meet the Candidates

Events organised by other groups

These events are organised by community groups, resident and ratepayer associations or other organisations. For more information on these please contact the organisers directly.

Organised by Itsintheballot

Ōtaki Memorial Hall
Thursday 14 August
3pm Ōtaki Community Board
4pm Ōtaki Ward
7pm Māori Ward

Organised by Itsintheballot

Waikanae Community Centre:
Thursday 21 August
3pm Waikanae Community Board
4pm Waikanae Ward
7pm Districtwide Councillors

Organised by Itsintheballot

Raumati Bowling Club:
Thursday 28 August
3pm Raumati Community Board
4pm Paekākāriki-Raumati Ward
6pm Paekākāriki Community Board
7pm GWRC - Kapiti Coast Constituency

Organised by Grey Power

Paraparaumu Memorial Hall
2pm, Friday 29 August

Organised by Itsintheballot

Kāpiti Impact Hub
Monday 1 September
3pm Paraparaumu Community Board
4pm Paraparaumu Ward
7pm Mayoral Debate

Organised by Grey Power

Waikanae Community Centre
10am, Tuesday 2 September

Organised by Grey Power

Waikanae Community Centre
6pm, Wednesday 3 September

Organised by Grey Power

Ōtaki Memorial Hall
2pm, Friday 5 September