KNOW YOUR LOCAL CANDIDATES
In a new poll of 724 Kāpiti locals, 82% said Kāpiti Airport should remain open, operational, and be recognised as the integral economic development asset it is. 84% agreed that Kāpiti Airport is vital for medical flights and for Civil Defence in case of a major earthquake in the Wellington region.
We wish to ensure you're aware of what all local candidates think about the future of the airport ahead of the local body elections. We invited every candidate to submit their response. While there are no easy 'one-word' replies for such an important question, we have worked to categorise their current position below.
Retain the airport
Mayor
Janet Holborow
Michelle Lewis
Districtwide
Ian Powell
Rob Kofed
Michelle Lewis
Ōtaki Ward
Chris Papps
Waikanae Ward
Tim Parry
Jordon Wansbrough
Paraparaumu Community Board
Kandi O'Neil
Has mixed views
Mayor
Chris Mitchell
Districtwide
Lawrence Kirby
Paraparaumu Ward
Kathy Spiers
David Ogden
Glen Cooper
Martin Frauenstein
Paekākāriki–Raumati Ward
Sophie Handford
Not in favour
Mayor
Murray Lobb
Rob McCann
Districtwide
Liz Koh
Paraparaumu Ward
Murray Lobb
Paekākāriki–Raumati Ward
Richard Young
No position / no response
Mayor
Martin Halliday
Districtwide
Maria McMillan
Jackie Elliott
Michael Scott
Mark Benton
Ōtaki Ward
Shelley Warwick
Waikanae Ward
Gerald Ponsford
Kate Thompson
Nigel Wilson
Jocelyn Prvanov
Paraparaumu Ward
Bernie Randall
Martin Halliday