Friday, 11 December 2020, 1:58 pm
A major step forward in responding to the impacts of
climate change and sea level rise has been taken after the
Kāpiti Coast District Council agreed with a recommendation
to establish a Community Assessment Panel (CAP).
The
recommendation was made by a Working Group consisting of
representatives from Council’s Tiriti Partners, Greater
Wellington Regional Council, Coastal Ratepayers United,
North Ōtaki Beach Residents Group, Waikanae Estuary Care
Group and Council staff.
The CAP will be made up of
iwi partners, community and other key stakeholder/ agency
representatives and will guide future development of
District Plan provisions to manage coastal issues, while