Takutai Kāpiti coastal project is bringing the community on board

We set up the Takutai Kāpiti project in 2019 to work with our community on coastal hazard risks and our options for adapting to coastal changes resulting from sea-level rise.

Council collaborated with CRU and others to co-design the independent Coastal Advisory Panel process for community input to the project. In 2021 a recruitment agency shortlisted several highly qualified local applicants. The final panel are all Kāpiti residents chaired by former Prime Minister Jim Bolger.

Like everything else, the panel’s activities have been delayed by COVID-19. They’re investigating how to work with the community in 2022. However they can, the panel will be engaging directly with the community to gauge and include your views.

The project and panel are publishing their meeting agendas, minutes, and presentations. See these and sign up for regular project updates at www.takutaikapiti.nz.

Meet the panel at www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/coastal-adaptation.