Kāpiti Coast District Council Council Older Person’s Council

The objective of the Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Older Person’s Council (Council of Elders) is to be an independent voice for older people in the community and to advise Council on issues that concern and affect older people. It’s primary function is to work with the Council and wider community to shape ideas and influence and initiate policy. Other focuses include creating opportunities for inclusion, promotion of services for older people and their families, holding community forums to inform older people about issues affecting their everyday living, and undertaking projects to improve older people's wellbeing.

The Older Person’s Council meets monthly and is supported by council staff.