Kāpiti Mayoral Candidate Martin Halliday and District Wide Candidate Liz Koh have announced that they will be standing at this year’s elections as a team to take Kāpiti forward.
Mr Halliday says “I am excited to announce that when elected I will be asking Ms Koh to be my Deputy Mayor. Liz and I have been involved in championing community issues over the past 5 years culminating in the formation of the Kāpiti Economic Development Association (KEDA) a support network for business start-ups. They were also key in advocating and ensuring implementation of the Economic development strategy this triennium.”
“We are very fortunate that Liz has put her hand up to represent our community at the Council table,” says Mr Halliday. “Liz has an exceptional background and reputation in both business and philanthropic activity on the Kāpiti Coast as well as nationally and internationally. Having also chaired the Chamber of Commerce, KEDA, Nikau Foundation and other organisations Liz’s background in economics and financial planning would be a significant asset to our community as we take Kāpiti forward.”
Ms Koh says “I am delighted that Martin has asked me to work with him to lead our community. Martin has the energy, passion and community focus we need to get things done for the betterment of all. Our complementary skill sets are exactly what Kāpiti needs for the challenges of the next triennium and beyond. There is significant local government reform ahead of us as well as priority issues such as climate change, housing, healthcare and economic development. We need strong advocates for Kāpiti in all this change and community leaders with vision and drive. Martin and I working together as a team will provide the advocacy and leadership that Kāpiti needs.”
