Everything Kāpiti
Ngā Pitopito kōrero mai i te Kaunihera o Kāpiti
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Kia ora Kāpiti
We hope you've had a good long weekend, and were able to spend some time remembering on Anzac Day.
This week we're looking at the fantastic resources provided by our hard-working GIS professionals. We also have a number of draft District Plan changes we'd like to hear your thoughts on, we're sharing our initial thinking for the Annual Plan 2022/23, and our Social Investment Funding is now open. There's plenty more in this issue, so read on!
Mā te wā – have a great week.
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 Your Council
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Mapping Kāpiti: Getting the gist of GIS
Have you checked out the excellent range of maps and aerial images available on our website?
Our Geographic Information System (GIS for short) is a crucial Council service, informing both our work and providing valuable information to the community for many uses.
Need to know more about a property boundary, or find somewhere to walk your dog? Our geospatial intelligence team has maps to help with this and a lot more, and there are even aerial photos dating back many years for those interested in a walk down memory lane.
Read more on our website about the resources available, and the team responsible for making sure our maps are up to date, accurate and relevant.
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Social Investment Fund now open
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Are you a not-for-profit organisation, iwi or hapū wanting to deliver projects that build safe and connected Kāpiti communities and lift sector capability?
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Our Social Investment Fund is now open. Expressions of interest close Friday 20 May, and you can find more about the Social Investment Fund and eligibility criteria on our website.
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Planning and setting of rates under way for year ahead
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We’re preparing our Annual Plan 2022/23 to be adopted by Council on 30 June 2022. It’s informed by year two of our Long-term Plan 2021–41, the plan we consulted our community on last year, and confirms our work programme and budget for the coming year.
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As you might have seen, we’re sticking to our plan to invest for resilience and growth. We’re putting forward only minor amendments, such as the rephasing of projects due to external factors such as supply shortages, inflation and COVID-19.
Setting rates is also done alongside the Annual Plan. For 2022/23 we’re proposing an average rates increase of 7.5 percent, which is 0.5 percent lower than forecast for year two in our Long-term Plan.
You can check the proposed 2022/23 rates for your property on our website. You can also find information on Help with paying your rates.
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 Work updates
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Tikotu Stream main works finished
We’ve completed installing the new retaining walls and debris arrestors in Tikotu Stream at Maclean Park, Paraparaumu. Our contractors are building the replacement pedestrian bridge off site, and we’re looking forward to this being installed soon.
The stream banks will be enhanced as part of the landscaping plan for the Te Uruhi biosecurity and visitor discovery centre development.
Thank you to everyone for being so patient while this important mahi was carried out.
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 Hot tip
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Learn to swim classes now open
Term two starts on Monday 2 May, and we have over 100 classes to choose from at Ōtaki Pool and Coastlands Aquatic Centre. If you unsure which class is right for you, don’t panic! You can book a free assessment, and we’ll help you find the right fit.
Our classes are small in size, and our amazing instructors are happy to help, whether it’s your first swimming lesson or you’re already a pro. Sign up now to be ready for term two!
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 Get involved
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Draft plan change to enable more housing development
Have your say on a draft District Plan change that will enable more intensive development of residential areas and urban centres, and take us a step towards implementing our new Growth Strategy, Te Tupu Pai.
Kāpiti is expecting to grow by more than 30,000 people over the next 30 years, which means we'll need about 16,200 more houses by 2051. To enable this we’re consulting on amendments to our District Plan that are designed to:
- enable the construction and use of up to three dwellings of three storeys high on most residential sites
- enable papakāinga development
- give effect to the Government’s National Policy Statement for Urban Development 2020 Policy 3.
Consultation closes 5pm, Monday 2 May.
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Four further draft district plan changes
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As well as consulting on changes to our District Plan to enable more intensification of housing, we’re proposing a further package of draft changes (draft change 1D, 1F, 1K and 1L) to the Operative District Plan 2021 to update some road classifications in Paraparaumu, better protect indigenous biodiversity, align local and national election signage rules, and correctly zone new open space areas.
Consultation on these changes closes 5pm, Wednesday 11 May.
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The Review into the Future of Local Government is a big deal as it has the potential, along with other Government reforms, to change the face of local government.
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Get Vocal in Your Local is an interactive tool that asks young Kiwis to think about the future of Aotearoa, and what might be different in 2050. It seeks feedback on the ways decisions affecting local communities are made, and whether the voting age should be lowered.
The data collected will help shape the Future for Local Government review panel's recommendations to the Minister of Local Government, expected to be released in draft in October this year.
The review panel needs to hear our local voice, so Get Vocal in Your Local.
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 Our people and communities
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Where and how to walkies
Did you know that all Council cemeteries are on-leash dog walking areas? Schedule two of the Council bylaw states dogs must be on lead in all cemeteries under Council control.
There are some other areas dogs are not permitted that you may not be aware of – these include:
- within 10 metres of children's playgrounds
- in sand dunes
- between sports fields.
While we all love walking our dogs, it always pays to know where they can and can't go, and where they need to be on lead. You can find out more about exercise areas on our website, or see the Dog Control Bylaw below for the full details of where (and how) you can take your pup.
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 Dates to remember
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Exhibition: Mother's Day
26 April–6 May | Paraparaumu Library
"Mother's Day" is an interactive exhibition celebrating mothers of previous generations, curated by our Older Persons' Council.
Find out more on our Kāpiti Coast Older Persons' Council page.
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 Everything (Kāpiti) is better with friends
Would you like to share the Everything Kāpiti newsletter with friends? Forward it to a friend and they'll be able to sign up too.
Or share the sign-up page directly. We look forward to welcoming them to the whānau.
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 #shareyourkapiti
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We want to see your Kāpiti snaps!
Do you have beautiful Kāpiti Coast photos? If so, follow us on Instagram and use the hashtag #shareyourkapiti for the chance to feature in Everything Kāpiti. If you don't use social media, you can upload your images to our website, at #ShareYourKapiti. Get sharing!
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