YOUR LOCAL VOICE –
ADVOCATING FOR YOU AND YOUR FUTURE
LATEST NEWS
- UPDATE FROM PUBLIC MEETING held Sunday 1st March – we had a good turnout and great engagement from the public. You can read our presentation HERE along with some suggestions for contacting your councillors.
- The Real Drivers of Your Rates Bill – Rates in Kāpiti have risen 43% since 2022.
With this year’s increase currently projected at 5.7–6.4% we need to take action.
Click HERE to read our 3 part analysis of why this keeps happening and what we can do about it. - RATES RISES ARE ON THE HORIZON – UPDATE 7th February
Following the Annual Plan Briefing held at Council on Thursday it looks like the previously signalled 7% rates increase is now off the table. However, the Council’s current “default” position is a 6.4% average rates rise next year. We are also aware that this could be reduced to around 5.7% if a further package of savings is agreed by 12 March. – click HERE to find out more and take action – (we have prepared an easy to use link to email councillors to ask how they will be voting)
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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