YOUR LOCAL VOICE –
ADVOCATING FOR YOU AND YOUR FUTURE
LATEST NEWS
- AMALGAMATION – KAPITI MUST HAVE A SAY – read more here – and our full Position Statement HERE along with our letter to Ministers Watts & Bishop and local MP Costley (you can read Tim Costley’s response HERE)
- READ OUR FEEDBACK ON THE “PRIORITISE KAPITI LONG TERM PLAN SURVEY” HERE
- GET INVOLVED NOW – OR FACE HIGH RATES INCREASES EACH YEAR FOR THE NEXT 10 YEARS – read our opinion piece in the Kapiti News, 15 July 2026 HERE
- CAN YOU AFFORD MORE EXCESSIVE RATE INCREASES? – KCDC’s survey closes on SUNDAY 26 JULY . If you don’t have your say, don’t be surprised if Council assumes that we all support its current direction.
Missed our Public Meeting on the 19th July? We put together our thoughts on the survey and how you may want to respond to it – which you can find HERE along with a copy of our presentation - COUNCILLORS COMMIT KAPITI COMMUNITY TO RATES INCREASES OF 30.4% IN 3 YEARS
- KCDC CLAIMS CREDIT FOR ALL KAPITI GROWTH !!
- KAPITI’S MAYOR FUDGING THE TRUTH AS RATES LEVELS ARE BITING HARD
- KCDC SHOULD STOP TELLING PORKIES ABOUT THE IMPACTS OF ITS MAJOR EVENTS FUND
- ARE EXCESSIVE INCREASES IN LOCAL AUTHORITY COSTS THE REASON FOR HIGH RATES INCREASES?
NO, but that’s what KCDC has been telling us over the past few years… - HEY KCDC – WE KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING!!
KCDC is clearly proceeding with a deliberate three-pronged strategy that is working against the ratepayer… - ARE KAPITI’S RATES THE LEAST AFFORDABLE IN NEW ZEALAND?
the answer is a bit shocking
Together, we are championing change around how our Kapiti Coast Council works for you
- Lower rates than the 115% rates increases planned by Council
- A council that puts community priorities first
- Clear and timely information so we can engage
- Opportunities for real consultation with a Council that listens
- Transparent decision-making by Council
- Smart spending that protects your wallet
- Essential services that work for everyone
- A stronger voice for all Kapiti Coast residents
Who we are, our focus, our network, our impact, our commitment
Concerned Ratepayers Kapiti is a grassroots community group fighting for fair and sustainable rates on the Kapiti Coast.
With rates set to increase by 115% over the next decade we are standing up for residents facing unprecedented financial pressure
What can you do?
We initially resolved to focus on influencing the annual planning process for the 24/25 annual plan, and this will continue with the 26/27 Annual Plan.
There will be other areas of focus as we progress……
Past Campaigns
Covers topics such as Local Water Done Well, 25/26 Annual Plan, 25/26 Rates increases, submissions and presentations to Council, public meeting presentations
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