Agenda of Paraparaumu Community Board Meeting

Paraparaumu Community Board Meeting Agenda

17 June 2025

7 He Kōrero Hou | Updates

7.1 Town Centre Planning Project: Paraparaumu Metropolitan Centre - Draft Principles

Kaituhi | Author: Laura Bertelsen, Advisor Strategic Projects

Kaiwhakamana | Authoriser: Kris Pervan, Group Manager Strategy & Growth

Te pūtake | Purpose

1 The purpose of this report is to seek feedback from the Paraparaumu Community Board on the draft Town Centre Planning principles for the Paraparaumu Metropolitan Centre area, to support medium to longer-term planning, prior to targeted engagement to elicit initial feedback.

Taunakitanga | RECOMMENDATIONS

A. Note and provide feedback on the draft Metropolitan Centre principles for Paraparaumu.

B. Note that targeted engagement on the Town Centre Planning Project will begin, following endorsement by the Strategy, Operations, and Finance Committee in July 2025.

Tūāpapa | Background

2 The Paraparaumu Community Board received an update on the Town Centre Planning project in March 2025 outlining the project scope, plan, and intended engagement touch points. Of note:

2.1 Town Centre Planning is a component of Vision Kāpiti. Vision Kāpiti is a three-stage project which provides a coordinated community-led approach to Council’s planning and development, by reflecting community needs to 2060 and beyond.

2.1.1 Vision Kāpiti, Stage One is now complete, which focused on engagement to determine the needs and aspirations of our communities for the future.

2.1.2 Vision Kāpiti, Stage Two is now underway, focusing on creating pathways based on community feedback, which will help inform the development of plans including for town centres in the district into the medium to long term.

2.2 The Paraparaumu Metropolitan Centre project is not confirmed exclusive to the current zoned area, it will include consideration of areas on the perimeters of the Paraparaumu Metropolitan Centre, to ensure integration and alignment, as well as whether there are changes required in the current zoned areas.

2.3 McIndoe Urban, experienced urban planners, have undertaken a desktop and on-location analysis of the Town Centre areas, incorporating insights from the local community engagement undertaken as part of Vision Paraparaumu and Vision Kāpiti. In parallel, Property Economics completed an economic analysis of the Town Centres. Together, these pieces of work and engagement with Council Staff have helped to inform the development of the draft principles for each of the Town Centres.

2.4 In addition to technical and elected member inputs, two dedicated workshops were held with iwi representatives to better understand their needs, values, and aspirations for the Town Centre areas. These workshops provided valuable cultural, historical, and place-based perspectives that have helped shape and inform the draft principles and ensured that they reflect and respect the aspirations of mana whenua.

3 Following discussion at the Paraparaumu Community Board meeting in March 2025, planning for the Paraparaumu Beach, Raumati Beach, and Paekākāriki Centre zones has begun. Further engagement on these centres will occur once the initial desktop analysis has commenced and an update to the Raumati and Paekākāriki Community Boards is scheduled at their upcoming meetings.

He take | issues

4 Phase 1 of the Town Centres Planning Project involves setting principles for each ward, and their individual town centres initially; following which districtwide principles will be confirmed. The district-wide principles would include themes such as:

· Ensuring our Town Centres are accessible for our residents; and

· Supporting each Town Centre space to retain its unique identity within the district

5 The purpose of the principles is to underpin and guide planning, thinking, and design of the town scenarios that will be developed during Phase 2 of the project, which will occur across the medium to long-term.

6 The draft principles are derived from spatial and economic analysis, elected member input, Vision Paraparaumu, and Vision Kāpiti feedback, targeted initial engagement and resulted in the following key findings:

6.1 The Paraparaumu Metropolitan Centre is currently fragmented, vehicle dominates and underperforms as a retail and civic destination.

6.2 The Paraparaumu Metropolitan Centre’s share of district employment has dropped from 21% to 17% since 2015. It is currently lacking diverse employment opportunities for a Metropolitan Centre; especially in office, community and hospitality sectors.

6.3 Few people live within walking distance of the centre due to low residential density and physical barriers such as the expressway and rail.

6.4 Most of the centre is owned by just three parties (KCDC, Ngahina Trust, The Wellington Company), enabling potential for coordinated large-scale planning and transformation.

6.5 The Wharemauku Stream has potential to be a central feature in restoring local biodiversity and embedding cultural identity within the Paraparaumu Metropolitan Centre area.

6.6 Development must respect iwi aspirations and cultural heritage, particularly in relation to land use, natural features, and the stream environment.

7 Table 1 outlines the draft principles for each Town Centre Planning, for feedback by elected members, iwi partners, and the wider community. Any subsequent spatial planning work will proceed during 2026/27 to shape medium to long-term planning. An engagement plan is outlined in the next steps section of this report to elicit feedback.

Table 1: Town Centre Planning - Paraparaumu Metropolitan Centre: Draft Principles

Draft Principle	Rationale
Shape development around the natural environment; including a restored Wharemauku Stream along with its tributaries and wetlands.	· An enhanced natural environment reinforces Paraparaumu’s identity. · The Wharemauku Stream occupies a central location. · Waterways provide off-street pathways that augment existing movement networks. · Currently, the stream and its tributaries are heavily modified and offer little amenity
Introduce smaller block sizes and a walkable structure enabling diverse use patterns to support a more vibrant urban environment.	· Densely built-up areas typically require more frequent pathways and smaller blocks. · The Coastlands superblock contains no public thoroughfares. · On-site circulation routes indicate possible locations for future streets. · Iver Trask Place and Rimu Road provide incipient north-south and east-west axes.
Improve connections to create a high-amenity environment for walking and other active modes.	· The Metropolitan Centre has evolved to serve motorists rather than pedestrians. · Outdoor pedestrian routes are currently unattractive and disconnected. · People visit a town centre in order to do things - not just to buy things. · Walking is an essential part of any town centre experience. · New civic spaces will help organise the metropolitan centre. · Improving connections, including public transport benefits accessibility.
Integrate the Coastlands area with planned mixed-use development to the west.	· The Metropolitan Zone extends from Old State Highway One / Amohia Street to the Kāpiti Expressway. · Proposed development will more than double the footprint of metro centre activity. · New streets and open spaces can increase connectivity and amenity within the Metropolitan Centre. · Mixed-use can expand the commercial offer and complement existing Metropolitan Centre experiences. · All land holdings, including Council land, between Coastlands and proposed development will contribute.
Integrate high-density and medium density housing to support a vibrant mixed-use Metropolitan Centre.	· The area of developable land exceeds that required for purely commercial activity. · Currently, few people live within easy walking distance of the Metropolitan Centre. · Residents in the Metropolitan Centre support commercial including retail, hospitality and the nighttime economy. · As services and amenities improve, the Metropolitan Centre becomes an ideal location for high density urban living.
Expand employment options by attracting more office jobs to the Metropolitan Centre.	· Currently, the metropolitan centre has a limited supply of commercial office space · Many existing offices are located in light industrial areas with poor amenity. · Modern, high-quality office accommodation helps to attract jobs. · Workers support metropolitan centre retail businesses. · Mature metropolitan centres offer living and working opportunities in close proximity

Ngā kōwhiringa | Options

8 This report presents the draft principles for the Town Centres, developed through desktop analysis, consideration of Vision Paraparaumu feedback, Vision Kāpiti feedback, and iwi input for the Paraparaumu Community Board’s feedback.

9 The draft principles are designed to guide the development of the Town Centre planning scenarios in phase 2 of the project.

ngā Mahi panuku | next steps

10 Incorporate feedback received from the Paraparaumu Community Board into the draft Town Centre principles for the Paraparaumu Metropolitan Centre. Also, incorporate feedback from iwi partners, ensuring the principles reflect their aspirations and values.

11 Seek endorsement from the Strategy, Operations and Finance Committee to proceed with public engagement on the draft principles for the Ōtaki Main Street Town Centre, Ōtaki Rail Town Centre, Waikanae Town Centre, and Paraparaumu Metropolitan Centre.

12 Table 3 outlines a high-level project plan for the Town Centre Project engagement with consideration of the election period.

Table 3: Town Centre Project plan

Timeframe	Activity	Details
July 2025 to September 2025	Public and targeted engagement	Engage on draft principles, spatial planning, and scenario development with: - Advisory groups - Property owners & developers - Businesses - Economic Development Kotahitanga Board - Kāpiti Housing Solutions Trust - Kāpiti Chamber - Business Associations - Schools/education providers - Wider community (via forums/events)
From late October 2025	Preparation for Phase 2 Implementation	Begin work on developing spatial options for the Town Centre Project.
Early 2026	Development of Town Centre Plans	Bring options back to Community Boards and Elected members for input and feedback.

Ngā āpitihanga | Attachments

Nil

Paraparaumu Community Board Meeting Agenda

17 June 2025

8 Pūrongo | Reports

8.1 Considerations of Applications for Funding

Kaituhi | Author: Evan Dubisky, Advisor Governance

Kaiwhakamana | Authoriser: Mark de Haast, Group Manager Corporate Services

Te pūtake | Purpose

1 For the Paraparaumu Community Board to consider applications to the Discretionary Fund and to note Accountability Reports of previous funding recipients.

He whakarāpopoto | EXecutive summary

2 Not required for this report.

Te tuku haepapa | Delegation

3 The Paraparaumu Community Board has delegated authority under section D of the
2022-2025 Governance Structure to consider and approve grant funding applications. The section states that the community board has the delegation to:

Approve criteria for, and disbursement of, community-based grant funds as approved through the Long-Term Plan or Annual Plan.

Taunakitanga | RECOMMENDATIONS

A. That the Paraparaumu Community Board approves a Discretionary grant of $____ to Kapiti Loss and Grief Centre to cover costs like rent, wages, and resources for a second support group in August.

B. That the Paraparaumu Community Board approves a Discretionary grant of $____ to Mulled Wine Concerts in Kapiti to cover costs of staging the concert, including paying musicians and advertising.

C. That the Paraparaumu Community Board approves a Discretionary grant of $____ to Lions Club of Kapiti to cover costs of leaflet printing and advertising costs for their Kapiti Community Foodbank.

D. That the Paraparaumu Community Board approves a Discretionary grant of $____ to Amalia Calder to cover costs for attending the Freedom & Focus Conference 2025 in Wellington from 31 July to 3 August so she can provide free workshops.

E. That the Paraparaumu Community Board approves a Discretionary grant of $____ to Kapiti Powerlifting Club to partially cover costs of two of their athletes attending the Asian Pacific Games to be held in Japan on 5-10 July 2025.

F. That the Paraparaumu Community Board approves a Discretionary grant of $____ to Paraparaumu Indian Cultural to support transportation costs from Kāpiti to Wellington for the Indian festival of Navratri.

G. That the Paraparaumu Community Board approves a Discretionary grant of $____ to Nourish Trust to give hampers of food at Christmas.

H. That the Paraparaumu Community Board approves a Discretionary grant of $____ to Kapiti Senior Fitness to support those who struggle to afford regular attendance for gym sessions.

I. That the Paraparaumu Community Board approves a Discretionary grant of $____ to Kapiti Latin Communities to support the 2025 Multicultural Festival event.

J. That the Paraparaumu Community Board approves a Discretionary grant of $____ to Widowed, Separated, and Divorced Grief Support Group Kapiti to assist with the costs of running their courses, including renting rooms, printing manuals, and publishing promotional material.

K. That the Paraparaumu Community Board approves a Discretionary grant of $____ to Kapiti Coast Trails Trust to contribute towards the development of their website and to commission a preliminary report for a key section of the trail which links Kapiti with Wellington.

L. That the Paraparaumu Community Board approves a Discretionary grant of $____ to Lynsey Robins to contribute to travel costs towards attending the Tri Series swimming event in Ballarat, Australia in July 2025.

M. That the Paraparaumu Community Board approves a Discretionary grant of $____ to Good Bitches Trust to contribute to the costs of running their Baking it Better programme in Paraparaumu

N. That the Paraparaumu Community Board approves a Discretionary grant of $____ to Aroa Al Masri to partially cover for airfares and entry fees to the Miss Eco International Pageant.

O. That the Paraparaumu Community Board approves a Discretionary grant of $____ to Wellington Riding for the Disabled to contribute towards annual lease fees.

P. That the Paraparaumu Community Board approves a Discretionary grant of $____ to Kāpiti-Mana Branch of Forest and Bird for restoration of the bronze plaque remembering the organisation’s founder, Captain Val Sanderson.

Tūāpapa | Background

4 This is the seventh and final Paraparaumu Community Board meeting of the 2024/2025 financial year.

5 To allocate Discretionary Grants, the Board should duly consider the established criteria, attached as Appendix 1 to this report.

6 Once funding has been approved and allocated to applicants, accountability reports will be required two months after the event or activity for which the grant was awarded takes place.

He kōrerorero | Discussion

7 The following applications for funding have been received and are attached as Appendix 2 (Under a Separate Cover and Public Excluded due to the attachments containing personal information) to this report and summarised below.

8 Kapiti Loss and Grief Centre
Kim Foote, on behalf of Ashton Foote, has applied for a grant of $750 to cover costs like rent, wages, and resources for a second support group in August.

9 Mulled Wine Concerts in Kapiti
Mary Gow, on behalf of Mulled Wine Concerts in Kapiti, has applied for a grant of $750 to cover costs of staging the concert, including paying musicians and advertising.

10 Lions Club of Kapiti Inc.
Murray Wadham, on behalf of Lions Club of Kapiti Inc, has applied for a grant of $300 to cover leaflet printing and advertising costs for their Kapiti Community Foodbank.

11 Amalia Calder
Amalia Calder has applied for a grant of $750 to cover costs for attending the Freedom & Focus Conference 2025 in Wellington from 31 July to 3 August so she can provide free workshops.

12 Kapiti Powerlifting Club
Alison Fitzmaurice, on behalf of Kapiti Powerlifting Club, has applied for a grant of $750 to partially cover costs of two of their athletes attending the Asian Pacific Games to be held in Japan on 5-10 July 2025.

13 Paraparaumu Indian Cultural
Lakesh Kumar, on behalf of Paraparaumu Indian Cultural, has applied for a grant of $1,150 to support transportation costs from Kāpiti to Wellington for the Indian festival of Navratri.

14 Nourish Trust
Gabrielle Ralph, on behalf of Nourish Trust, has applied for a grant of $750 to give hampers of food at Christmas.

15 Kapiti Senior Fitness
Chris Pyke, on behalf of Kapiti Senior Fitness, has applied for a grant of $750 to support those who struggle to afford regular attendance for gym sessions.

16 Kapiti Latin Communities
Fernando Figueroa Pereira, on behalf of Kapiti Latin Communities, has applied for a grant of $750 to support the 2025 Multicultural Festival event.

17 Widowed, Separated, and Divorced Grief Support Group Kapiti
Chris Pyke, on behalf of Widowed, Separated, and Divorced Grief Support Group Kapiti, has applied for a grant of $750 to assist with the costs of running their courses, including renting rooms, printing manuals, and publishing promotional material.

18 Kapiti Coast Trails Trust
Bruce Henderson, on behalf of Kapiti Coast Trails Trust, has applied for a grant of $5,000 to contribute towards the development of their website and to commission a preliminary report for a key section of the trail which links Kapiti with Wellington.

19 Lynsey Robins
Lynsey Robins has applied for a grant of $750 to contribute to travel costs towards attending the Tri Series swimming event in Ballarat, Australia in July 2025.

20 Good Bitches Trust
Natasha Meynell, on behalf of Good Bitches Trust, has applied for a grant of $750 to contribute to the costs of running their Baking it Better programme in Paraparaumu

21 Aroa Al Masri
Aroa Al Masri has applied for a grant of $750 to partially cover costs for airfares and entry fees to the Miss Eco International Pageant.

22 Wellington Riding for the Disabled
Vikki Knight, on behalf of Wellington Riding for the Disabled, has applied for a grant of $750 to contribute towards annual lease fees.

23 Kāpiti-Mana Branch of Forest and Bird
Pene Burton Bell, on behalf of Kāpiti-Mana Branch of Forest and Bird, has applied for a grant of $343 towards restoration of the bronze plaque remembering the organisation’s founder, Captain Val Sanderson.

24 The discretionary grant applications under consideration in this report total $15,793.

He take | Issues

25 There are no issues to consider.

Ngā kōwhiringa | Options

26 There are no options to consider for this report.

Mana whenua

27 Mana whenua have not been consulted as part of this report. The funding allocation is fully within the delegation of the Paraparaumu Community Board to consider.

Panonitanga Āhuarangi me te Taiao | Climate change and Environment

28 There are no climate change and environment considerations within this report.

Ahumoni me ngā rawa | Financial and resourcing

29 Budget allocations for the 2024/2025 financial year for the Paraparaumu Community Board Discretionary Grant are as follows:

2024/2025 budget allocation	Total allocated to date	Total unallocated to date
$32,215.38	$21,345.90	$10,869.48

30 One accountability report has been received from the 2024/2025 financial year, attached in Appendix 3 (Under a Separate Cover and Public Excluded due to the attachments containing personal information). A list of Discretionary Grants received and approved by the Paraparaumu Community Board in the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 financial years are attached as Appendix 4.

Tūraru ā-Ture me te Whakahaere | Legal and Organisational Risk

31 There are no legal or organisational risk considerations in this report.

Ngā pānga ki ngā kaupapa here | Policy impact

32 Grants are allocated in accordance with the established criteria as per Appendix 1 to this report.

TE whakawhiti kōrero me te tūhono | Communications & engagement

Te mahere tūhono | Engagement planning

33 This matter has a low level of significance under Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy and engagement was not conducted prior to decision making.

Whakatairanga | Publicity

34 Board Members play an active role in the community in promoting the discretionary grants available. Details are also made available on Council’s website.

Ngā āpitihanga | Attachments

1. Paraparaumu Community Board Discretionary Grant Fund Criteria ⇩

2. Grant Applications for Consideration - Public Excluded Section 7(2)(a) - Public Excluded

3. Accountability Report received since 6 May 2025 - Public Excluded Section 7(2)(a) - Public Excluded

4. List of Grant Applications Received for 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 financial years ⇩


RĀRANGI TAKE AGENDA Poari ā-Hapori o Paraparaumu \| Paraparaumu Community Board Meeting
I hereby give notice that a Meeting of the Poari ā-Hapori o Paraparaumu \| Paraparaumu Community Board will be held on:
Te Rā \| Date:	Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Te Wā \| Time:	6.30pm
Te Wāhi \| Location:	Council Chamber Ground Floor, 175 Rimu Road Paraparaumu
Mark de Haast Group Manager Corporate Services

Mr Glen Olsen	Chair
Mr Guy Burns	Deputy
Mr Bernie Randall	Member
Mr Karl Webber	Member
Cr Glen Cooper	Member
Cr Kathy Spiers	Member