The following is my submissions on the proposed electorate boundaries and names for the 2026 General Election.
Ōtāhuhu
My objection relates to
a proposed boundary
Objection & reasons
I object to moving 700 from Takanini around Barry Curtis Park to Ōtāhuhu -
This divides Flat Bush into three electorates (already divided into two), unnecessarily splitting this community of interest.
The proposed boundaries will mean that the Ormiston Town Centre (built to serve as the centre of Flat Bush) will be on the border of three electorates. This does not comply with section 35 3ii of the Electoral Act 1993 "in forming the several General electoral districts, due consideration shall be given to community of interest".
This proposal moves further away from the Local Government boundaries, namely the Howick Ward/Local Board boundary.
Suggested solution
Align the boundary with the existing Howick Ward/Local Board boundary down Te Irirangi Drive to keep the majority of Flat Bush together in one electorate.
Refer attached image of proposed shift to/from Ōtāhuhu/Takanini
Pakuranga
My objection relates to
a proposed name
Objection & reasons
The name of the electorate Pakuranga originates from the name Te Pakūranga Rā Hihi which means ‘The Battle of the Sun's Rays’.
Suggested solution
The electorate name should include the macron i.e. Pakūranga.