Proposed electorate boundary changes for Tauranga and Bay of Plenty regions

NZ HeraldRNZTuesday 12 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Representation Commission, Sam Uffindell

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Proposed boundary changes for the 2026 election will affect the Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, and Rotorua electorates. The Bay of Plenty electorate is set to be renamed Mt Maunganui, while Ōropi may become part of the Rotorua electorate. Current local representatives for Tauranga will continue to live outside the area under the new boundaries.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 12 Aug 2025, 11:08am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Electorate boundary changes for Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua for 2026 election (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Tauranga politicians remain outside the area, despite electoral boundary changes (opens in new tab)