Liz established her financial planning company, Moneymax, in 1999, after a successful career in management. She is a former Chair of the Kapiti Coast Chamber of Commerce and has played a leading role in local and Wellington region community organisations including Rotary, JR McKenzie Trust, Nikau Foundation and Kapiti Youth Employment Trust.
Liz has a Master’s Degree in Economics. She is an Authorised Financial Adviser, a Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Accountant and Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors.
20+ years Cost & Management Accountant and 20+ years Clinical Nutritionist. I stand for honesty, fairness and integrity. Have an entrepreneurial spirit. Love new ideas and research. Although not a declared greenie, I have a pragmatic attitude to being sensible with our environment and repurposing our castoffs. Currently involved with setting up Kapiti Summer School Charitable Trust 12-20 Jan 2019. Looking to have circa 50 Adult classes and promoting Kapiti as an activities destination.
Consultant and entrepreneur Marco Zeeman has a diverse portfolio of skills and knowledge. From his marine education and conservation interest to his involvement in the sculptural arts world, owning and operating an Apple Computer dealership in the 90's, to construction, facilities management, community engagement, project and event management.
He was a founder and sponsor of the hugely successful international Tareitanga Sculpture Symposium, held five times on Frank Kitts Park over 10 years. This event produced over 400 sculptures, engaged with 100’s of 1000’s of spectators and brought together sculptors from around the world.
Marco is well-known for his role as instigator and Chair of the SinkF69 Trust, which successfully scuttled the former navy frigate “HMNZS Wellington” off Wellington’s South Coast in 2005, creating an artificial diving reef.
Marco, who was named “Wellingtonian of the Year 2005” for his work on that project, brings extensive end-to-end experience of working with councils, government, funders, corporate and business partners. He is adept at engaging and harnessing talent to support major community projects.
Marco has also been working extensively promoting the Wellington Sculptural Highway with NZTA, the Wellington Gateway Partnership and the regions councils on adding sculptural form along the the new highways from Linden to Otaki. The sculptural walls at Linden under construction now are a direct result of Marco's lobbying.
He is also the Chairman of the Whale Song Charitable Trust, which is supporting local Kapiti artist Mike Fullers vision of Whale Song, comprising a family of seven humpback whales cast in bronzed aluminium. A site for Whale Song has been acquired next to the Wharemauku Stream and Expressway bridge and fundraising is underway.
A former senior manager then business coach and advisor, now MD of GTB IT Solutions and business consultant under G5 Consulting. I've been involved in business and economic development in both professional and voluntary roles for many years and have a passion for seeing businesses succeed and my community thrive. Former Chair of both the Kapiti Coast Chamber of Commerce and Business Kapiti Horowhenua Inc (who run the annual Electra Business Awards and Business Hall of Fame).
Currently Deputy Chair of KEDA and running for council in the upcoming elections. Will update this shortly
I'm based in Paraparaumu on the Kapiti Coast and founded SaferKiwis in 2018. I have a passion for keeping people safe and have worked in health and safety for 6 years. During this time I have obtained many qualifications and have a flawless track record with ensuring full compliance with audits. I am currently working towards a New Zealand Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety Management (level 6). I have witnessed many incidents and completed numerous investigations which resulted in recommending, writing and implementing effective processes and procedures across many different industries.
I am the director of Green Van Electrical, an electrical services provider with a focus on sustainable energy solutions such as LEDs and solar.
We have been running for ten years in Wellington and the Hutt Valley and recently expanded our business to the Kapiti Coast.
I grew up in Pukerua Bay within a very tight and friendly community culture which I value to this day.
My wife and I moved to Paraparaumu in 1989-90 and raised our family of three children here.
My career has been within Telecommunications and for the last 12 years at TelstraClear and Vodafone leading customer service groups supporting large enterprise and government customers.
I recently completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Management with majors in Business Transformation, Change and Strategic Management
I have a small part time automotive business here in Kapiti that has been going since 1995. I spend most of my time in the workshop but also being a musician, I play in two local bands, do a bit of relief truck driving and also some business consulting and leadership coaching.
I’m a Paraparaumu resident, original from Australia but I’ve lived in NZ for the past 10 years with my wife and daughter.
I have a keen interest in improving the economic prospects of the Kapiti coast and believe we need to invest in projects that support brining external funds into the area. Im concerned with the growing population of people on fixed incomes in the district, and that we are not readying ourselves to take advantage of all the opportunities the “Wellington squeeze” is creating.
I have a keen interest in disruptive technologies and experience in project & product management across both telecommunication and energy sectors
Director of AD Architecture.
Resident of Kapiti Coast for over 30 years
Passionate about quality development in our community, including smart, healthy, energy efficient design for our built environment.
Keen tramper and member of the local Parawai Tramping Club
Average golfer and member of Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club.
Volunteer working on regeneration at Whareroa Farm and member of the Whareroa Guardians
I have my own weekly radio program on Coast Access Radio.
Although not living in Kapiti I have taken a keen interest in in local affairs of the Kapiti region and have interviewed several KEDA members over the past 2 years on my show.
I believe that I can offer my my past experience in various roles over the past 40 years and although can facilitate greater media exposure for the group through my radio presence in the the Kapiti area.
Rebecca is a startup enthusiast and organises events and activities to connect people in the District. She is particularly interested in supporting people who are interested in learning more about Startup Businesses and how they can make their innovative ideas fly. She has been the driving force behind Startup Weekend Kapiti 2016, 2017, 2018 and is an active participant in the New Zealand startup community.
Rebecca also runs the Kapiti Startup and Innovate meetup group, and the meetup group for Kapiti Women with home based hobbies.
Other than her day job, she is currently working on a healthcare startup, and dreams of being able to conquer the world with decorative pillows - one sarcastic saying at a time.
I own Aztec Maintenance and Building, trading as Pzazz Building and Fit It Building services.
Qualified LBP and 19 years NZ Certified Builder been self employed 41 years.
Trained 14 Apprentices, 8 now have their own business.
Helped run local youth sports group including representing NZ.
Work and on the board of Trustees for Work Ready Kapiti. We help get our young jobs in the local area.
Yes 62 years young and get very frustrated with people that waste time and don't get things done.
I am known as an ideas person,
This council need to get off its hands and start moving and shaking towards the future NOW.
Currently a Director of Hunter Architecture Ltd and chairperson for Paraparaumu Beach Business Association. Sharon's 25 year professional career in IT was based in Wellington City. Sharon decided a life change was needed after a number of years in a demanding role working for Ministerial Services at Parliament. Sharon then worked for NZ Post in Paraparaumu with the recycling and re purposing division of all NZ Post redundant furniture and product. She then developed this into a service for other government departments.
Now a director of Hunter Architecture, a small architectural practice, with a strong ECO and sustainable focus.
Sharon has been a resident in Kapiti since 1997 and has a keen interest in sustainable tourism development to complement their successful Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery.
I am French, have lived about 20 years in the US (California) before moving to New Zealand and the Kapiti Coast over a year ago. I love this community and would like to contribute to it. I previously, and for 15 years, was a Commodity Trader, importing and exporting all over the world. My expertise is in Trading, International Business, Importing and Exporting, Supply Chain Management and Customer Management. Volunteering has always been a big part of my life. In Los Angeles, I was a mentor for many years in the Big Brother Big Sister association, which pairs at-risk youth with mentors on a long term basis. I also advocated and volunteered for the Monday Night Mission, a group helping the homeless on Skid Row in Downtown Los Angeles.
a staunch community person with a strong background in business, tourism and community development. She moved to Kapiti in 2009 from Methven where she lived for 20 years running her own business. Was on the Governing Board for the $4 million Methven Alpine and Agricultural Centre. She also developed 21 Residential Sections and built an 11 unit motel.
She set up Methven Mall Craft Shop and held a number of positions on the Methven Mt Hutt District Promotions Association. She was also involved with the Methven Summer School, on the committee of the Methven Community Focus Education group and served on the Methven Community Board for two terms.
Sue set up the Methven La Leche League and was Group leader for five years as well as being Canterbury Westland treasurer and Coordinator for the South Island Conference of La Leche NZ. She is a former treasurer of the Methven Hockey Club and fulfilled a number of roles on the Methven Playcentre Committee.
Sue started as a volunteer with the Kapiti U.S.Marines Trust through Volunteer Kapiti and is now Treasurer of the Trust. She also undertakes a range of other volunteer work in the District including treasurer for Friends ofQueen Elizabeth Regional Park.
Her leisure activities are: Family ,
travelling, golf, quilting, walking, reading and genealogy
Timo came to New Zealand in 2008 to start a technology company in Wellington. After a few years of living in the city, he decided to move to Kāpiti for lifestyle reasons. In 2019, he sold his tech business and is now looking to share his expertise with the local community.
The first local project launched together with his wife Valerie is an online store for all things Kāpiti selling gift baskets and more. Timo also is passionate about health, fitness, and electric vehicles.
Hi, my name is Tony Cutting and I have lived on the Kapiti Coast for 22 years. My business is helping other businesses thrive by using marketing and digitial marketing tactics to help grow more new clients. I also established www.kapitinow.co.nz a digital marketplace to promote Kapiti and Kapiti businesses and people. Feel free to contact me for a no obligation chat. Feel free to check out my testimonials at my personal business website.
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