Kāpiti Community Action Group (CAG)

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The Kāpiti Community Action Group (CAG) is a disabled-led group supported by FERNZ, bringing together disabled people from across the Kāpiti Coast to build connection, share lived experience, and advocate for a more accessible and inclusive community.

Established in August 2024, the Kāpiti CAG balances advocacy with whakawhanaungatanga. Alongside meaningful discussions and action, we share kai, laughter, and conversation — building strong relationships that underpin our collective work. These connections strengthen members’ confidence, support leadership development, and create a united voice for change across the region.

February 2025

Two CAG members spoke to the Paraparaumu Community Board, with FERNZ support
 

The CAG hosted KCDC Paraparaumu Ward Councillor Kathy Spiers, strengthening relationships with local elected leadership.
 

March 2025

Two CAG members participated in leadership and advocacy training, building confidence and skills to engage effectively with decision-makers.

 March 2025

Community Presence
CAG members had a presence at the inaugural Kāpiti Disability Expo, supporting visibility, connection, and engagement with the local disability community.
 

 April 2025

Two CAG members presented to a Kāpiti Coast District Council grants committee in support of a FERNZ funding application, strengthening understanding of council processes and relationships with council staff.

 June 2025

CAG members prepared a written submission and spoke to a Parliamentary Select Committee, sharing lived-experience perspectives at a national level.  

Three CAG members attended  a regional CAG Matariki event, supporting connection, reflection, and community celebration. 

The Kāpiti CAG was named a finalist in the 2025 Wellington Airport Community Awards (Kāpiti Region).

July 2025

The CAG continued accessibility advocacy with Coastlands Shopping Town, focused on improvements beyond minimum legislative requirements.
 

August 2025

The CAG hosted Hon Barbara Edmonds, strengthening engagement with central government and amplifying disabled voices.
 

Ongoing 2025

Collaboration with Kāpiti Impact Hub resulted in practical accessibility improvements, including clearer evacuation tagging, improving safety and confidence for disabled venue users.

2026 meeting dates

11:00am - 1:00pm

Venue: Tui Room 

Kāpiti Impact Hub
6 Tongariro Street

Paraparaumu 

2026 Meeting Dates :

• Friday, 13 February 2026 

• Friday, 13 March 2026 

• Friday, 10 April 2026

• Friday, 8 May 2026 

• Friday, 12 June 2026

• Friday, 10 July 2026

• Friday, 14 August 2026 

• Friday, 11 September 2026 

• Friday, 9 October 2026 

• Friday, 13 November 2026

• Friday, 11 December 2026 

For more information, and for the venue details, please contact:

Pip McLean

FERNZ | Lead Community Coordinator

+64 21 271 1151 or

pip.mclean@fernz.org.nz