Ratonga | Services
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A–Z council services and facilitieskeyboard_arrow_up
- Abandoned vehicles
- Airport noise complaints
- Alcohol-free zones
- Building
- Business licences and permits
- Cemeteries
- Citizenship ceremonies
- Dog and animal management
- Council, committee and community board meetings
- Events
- Fees and charges
- Fires
- Fireworks
- Grants and funding
- Housing for older persons
- Litter and illegal rubbish dumping
- Noise control
- Official Information Requests
- Parks and recreation
- Payments
- Property Information
- Public toilets
- Rates
- Regulatory performance
- Resource consents
- Roads
- Rubbish and recycling
- Streetlighting
- Waters
A to Z of Council Services
You can locate some of our services here, from abandoned vehicles, to water supply, stormwater and wastewater services.
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If a vehicle is abandoned, Council is permitted under section 356 of the Local Government Act 1974 to remove it from roads within the District. Generally, abandoned vehicles are...
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Airport noise levels are already prescribed in the District Plan and all the various airport users are familiar with those rules. From the public’s point of view, the most...
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Alcohol-free zones are created to encourage responsible alcohol consumption, enhance the safety of the public, and allow everyone to enjoy Kāpiti’s public places. What are...
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This section includes everything you need when building. Our Building team can help you with a range of building needs and requirements – if you have any questions, give them a...
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Setting up a new business is exciting! We know there can seem to be a few hoops to jump through, so check out the information on this page, and give us a call if you have any...
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Kāpiti Coast District Council operates four public cemeteries at Ōtaki, Waikanae and Paraparaumu, and maintains a small historic cemetery at Mackays Crossing. Read our COVID-19...
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New Zealand citizenship ceremonies are held in Kāpiti several times a year. Ceremonies are carried out by the Mayor and start at 7pm in the Council Chambers, which are located in...
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Information on where and when Council meetings are held, access to agendas, minutes and reports and how you can participate in meetings. Information and recommendations contained...
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So many of us love our pooches; it's important to remember there are responsibilities to dog and animal ownership, too. We've got everything you need to know, from exercise areas...
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Temporary events like fairs and festivals help make Kāpiti a vibrant place to be. If you are planning to use a public space, park or reserve for your event you may require an Event...
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This pages lists all the user charges for the Kāpiti Coast District Council.
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If you want to light an outdoor fire you may need a permit – and thinking about how your neighbours might be affected can be a good idea, too. Fire regulations | Fire permits |...
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Most of us love a good fireworks display – the sparks, colours and explosions in the night sky. It's important to remember a few rules around fireworks to keep everyone safe! Don't...
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We’re keen to support grass roots and community efforts to lower emissions and build resilience. There are a number of locally administered options to get funding for climate...
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We provide housing for qualifying older persons, and has 118 units in 10 locations throughout Kāpiti. Who is eligible? To qualify you must be able to demonstrate that you have a...
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Illegally dumped rubbish is a problem for our community and our environment – it costs us all. If you see illegal dumping or littering let us know, as there are penalties for both...
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Noise is an inevitable part of living in a community. But with just a little consideration and communication, noise can be managed so we can all live together peacefully. The...
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You can request official information from the Council under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. This Act helps New Zealanders access information held...
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The Kāpiti Coast's parks and reserves offer many opportunities for recreation in different landscapes and settings. From quiet relaxation to energetic activity there's something...
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This page outlines how you can make payments to Kāpiti Coast District Council. Some services have different payment options which are explained below. From 15 June, paying for...
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View property and rating information for properties in the district here together with data on planning, flooding and hazards. You can access information about Kāpiti Coast...
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Toilets are open during daylight hours every day, including Christmas Day. Please report any damage or vandalism to the Kāpiti Coast Council Property Manager. Toilet...
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Rates are a charge against a property (rating unit). Rates are set by your local and regional councils. For the Kāpiti Coast District, this is Kāpiti Coast District Council and...
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Here’s a snapshot of how things went in the last financial year (2019/20) Building control 1022 building consents processed – slightly decreased from the previous year...
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The District Plan contains rules about different types of activities in different parts of the District. If the activity isn't permitted by the Plan, you'll need to get a resource...
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The Council maintains all roads within the Kāpiti Coast District, except for State Highway One. Other activities include the coordination of road safety, cycleways and community...
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The more you refuse, reduce, reuse, and recycle, the better it is for our environment and your bank account. Waste is a part of our daily lives, but if we minimise waste it’ll cost...
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Council looks after more than 5,000 steetlights around the district. Streetlight inspections are carried out at night on a monthly basis to check they're working properly and so...
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Our water system includes the three waters – drinking water (water supply), wastewater, and stormwater, and the assets and services associated with each of these. We also help...