Sustain the potential of our place.
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Choose our local air carrier
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Help us rally & connect local voices to collectively lobby the Council
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Financially support this cause & the potential of our place - find out how
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Continuity of disaster recovery and civil defence services
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Access to lifesaving emergency services in Wellington
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Tourism & ability to attract large scale events
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Regional distribution of goods & services
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Restoration of environmental assets
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Retention of open spaces and walkways
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A key link in regional air transport infrastructure
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Economic growth: high value jobs & connectivity
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Contemporary housing that is eco-efficient urban
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Recovery of cultural value and mana whenua
What does success look like?
PAST
14%
POPULATION
8,000 commuters to/from the region
OF THE
Tourism expenditure was approximately
$157
MILLION
2019-20
Jobs in Health & Social Assistance
15%
MAKES UP ABOUT
GDP IN KĀPITI
In 2018 reports show retaining the airport is worth
$4.3
MILLION
annually in our region
PRESENT
90%
Employed in services...private and public sector.
+
Agree the airport is an important economic asset.
78.1%
70%
Aotearoa productivity against OECD average...
AND DECLINING
GDP for the Kāpiti District was almost
$2
BILLION
FUTURE
Higher Paid/Export
$280
MILLION
over the next 40 years
Council upgrading infrastructure
Population growth forecast
85,658
By 2051
Carbon Neutral Aotearoa
Net 0
By 2051