Duo Looks To Continue
12 May 2025
Kāpiti Mayor Janet Holborow says she welcomes the news that Deputy Mayor Lawrence Kirby has announced that he's seeking a second term on the Council.
'I've so valued Lawrence's contribution over the past three years, and I look forward to working with him in the roles of Mayor and Deputy Mayor again,' says Holborow.
'Having been Deputy Mayor for two terms I know what a challenging position it is, and Lawrence has fulfilled the role exceptionally well.
'We have worked together to engage our community with more public meetings and personal conversations around the difficult challenges that growth brings across our District. The Otaki Reservoir and Otaihanga developments are two clear examples of us doing that,' Holborow says.
'We are committed together to ongoing improvement of how Council engages with our communities around the complex and difficult issues we face.
'We don't always agree, but that's good, as it's always valuable to understand the other side of an issue, and it's important that people bring their principles and perspectives.
In developing the LTP 2024-34, we disagreed on the first-year rates figure but once a decision was made by Council, we worked together for the best outcomes for our community and are committed to holding to the plan moving forward.
'With his exceptional understanding and empathy, Lawrence has been a crucial part of making our Council a positive and effective team,' says Holborow.
Holborow has announced she is seeking a second term as Mayor.
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