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Date: 6 April 2022
In accordance with section 19R of the Local Electoral Act 2001, the Local Government Commission has determined the representation arrangements for the election of the Kapiti Coast District Council to be held on 8 October 2022.
In order to provide effective representation of communities of interest and fair representation for electors of Kapiti Coast District, the Commission has determined that:
The Council will comprise a mayor and ten councillors elected as follows:
|
Ward |
Councillors |
|---|---|
|
Ōtaki |
1 |
|
Waikanae |
2 |
|
Paraparaumu |
3 |
|
Paekākāriki-Raumati |
1 |
|
By the electors of the district as a whole |
3 |
There will be community boards as follows:
|
Community Board |
Area |
Elected members |
Appointed members |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ōtaki |
Ōtaki Ward |
4 |
1, being the councillor representing Ōtaki Ward |
|
Waikanae |
Waikanae Ward |
4 |
1, being the councillor representing Waikanae Ward |
|
Paraparaumu |
Paraparaumu Ward area excluding the Raumati Community in the southwest of the Ward |
4 |
2, being councillors representing Paraparaumu Ward |
|
Raumati |
The northern part of the Paekākāriki-Raumati Ward, extending into the southwest of the Paraparaumu Ward |
4 |
1, being the councillor representing Paekākāriki-Raumati Ward |
|
Paekākāriki |
The southern part of the Paekākāriki-Raumati Ward |
4 |
1, being the councillor representing Paekākāriki-Raumati Ward |
The Commission’s decision differs from the Council’s proposal by:
The determination is available on the Commission’s website: https://www.lgc.govt.nz/representation-reviews/current-determinations/
Penny Langley
Chief Executive