The Kāpiti Story
Social
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Projected population growth from 58,000 to 90,000 by 2051
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Median age 26—retain our rangatahi
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Long-term community and FAMILY resilience
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High growth, high-value employment opportunities
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Regional access in times of natural disaster—emergency preparedness
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Access to life-saving health services by air
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HEALTH and wellbeing hub
Economic
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Uniquely positioned for regional & international connectivity
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Aviation links provide sustainable commerce opportunities—Kāpiti ’s unique competitive advantage
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In 2022 the NZ Government developed a new Aerospace Strategy to help build a globally-competitive sector by 2030
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Connectivity enables high-growth opportunities for the tech sector
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GDP growth strategies in place for tourism, avionics, space, technology
& food—our asset is a primary enabler
Environmental
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Sustainable land use —protecting open spaces, compact urban living, and zoning innovation
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Restoring and enhancing native habitats—biodiversity conservation and ecosystem resilience
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Carbon neutral Aotearoa—Net 0 by 2050
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NZ is leading the way for aviation transformation and emissions reduction
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Wai (Water) and wetlands restoration—including Wharemauku Stream
Cultural
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RESTORE MANA WHENUA—reinforce what this means to tangata whenua
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Enabling kaupapa Māori innovation—economic independence for Māori
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Te Ao Māori spaces dedicated to our history, language, and cultural revitalisation
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Māori Leadership and Governance—supporting the development of Māori governance structures within the community
Don’t be deterred by concerns about airport operations. Many hear about the regulatory aspects and think it’s daunting. It’s not as complex as it seems. Finding a good partner to manage airport operations can simplify the process. It’s essential to carefully integrate a commercial viability narrative into the functioning of the airport.”
Duane Emeny, Chief Commercial Officer, Air Chathams