Views sought on district’s future

Council launches cup-of-tea chats

Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting the community to share their views and aspirations for the district over a hot cup of tea or coffee and biscuits.

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11am to 1pm, councillors will be hosting drop-in sessions at the Paraparaumu Vision Kāpiti engagement hub.

The sessions are an opportunity for people to share what matters most and the changes they want to see in Kāpiti in the short and long term.

This is the third stop for council’s roving Vision Kā piti engagement hub, which has already spent a month in both Waikanae and Ō taki.

District Mayor Janet Holborow said elected members were enjoying making their way around the district, talking to people and getting a feel for what is most important to our communities.

“Council has committed to showing up differently, giving people more opportunities to have a say on the future of our district.

“Providing a physical space for people to come and have a say is just one of the ways we are doing this.”

Holborow said the hub was designed to get people thinking about certain topics, our priorities, and the changes or trade-offs the district might need to make so “we can secure a future that is affordable and meets the needs of our community”.

She said this month the hub was focusing on the council’s 10 strategic priorities for the next three years, safety in the district, and networks and connections.

Outside of the drop-in sessions, the engagement hub can be visited any time between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

You can leave feedback on any topic relating to the district, and all information gathered will help inform the council’s next long-term plan and the development of a district-wide vision.

“Of course, the hub is not the only way people can have a say. You can share your thoughts online or pop into any of our libraries, pools or service centres and complete a feedback card.

“Our five community boards are also getting out and about, asking people to help shape a vision that truly reflects the needs and aspirations of each area. This work will also feed into our districtwide vision.”

The Vision Kā piti engagement hub is open in the foyer of the Paraparaumu service centre in the main council building at 175 Rimu Rd.

The last day of the Paraparaumu hub is Friday, November 24.