How we started
Foundations
“I could see that there were a lot of passionate people who care about the environment and the community — but they were not working together, and they were not asking the right questions.”
— Jake Roos, chair, 2017-26
Jake Roos and a number of concerned Kāpiti residents founded Low Carbon Kāpiti. After years working with local government, we recognised that Council and other bodies ares far more responsive to organised community groups than to individuals.
In June 2017, the society was incorporated. We’ve been holding decision-makers in business, local and central government to account ever since.
Our purposes
What we exist to do
01
Connect with Kāpiti residents
Amplify the voice of local people who are concerned about emission reduction, climate change and affordable energy.
02
Lobby decision-makers
Make robust submissions for future positive plans and decision-making Press local politicians, MPs, and authorities to act
03
Take local initiatives
Run or support projects that reduce emissions, build resilience, or raise awareness right in Kāpiti and across Aotearoa.
04
Work in partnership
Collaborate with Tāngata Whenua and other groups who share our goals.
Add your name to Kāpiti’s climate voice.
You’ll be helping us show that this community cares and we can keep you in touch with what is happening and how you can help.
Our Principles
What we stand for
A functioning environment is a prerequisite for a functioning society and economy. Everything we do is grounded in this belief, and shaped by the following principles:
Net-zero, as fast as possible
Polluter pays
Intergenerational equity
Ūkaipōtanga · Manaakitanga · Kaitiakitanga
The people behind the kaupapa
2025–26 committee
Committee meetings are held monthly and are open to registered members. Details on our Facebook page.
Christian Judge
Chair
Rob Lake
Secretary
Asher Wilson-Goldman
Treasurer
Ian Gunn
Committee member
Affiliations
We are affiliated with and endorse the Our Climate Declaration initiative.
Society Documents
Constitution approved by AGM Sept 2024
Certificate of Incorporation 2022
Rules of the Society
Incorporation meeting minutes