Final electorate boundary and name changes announced for next election

The Press1NewsRNZFriday 8 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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The Representation Commission has finalised boundary adjustments for 49 general and three Māori electorates. These changes, which include four additional electorate name changes, primarily affect Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Christchurch, and the lower North Island. The North Island is set to lose one electorate seat.

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First reported by The Press, Fri 8 Aug 2025, 11:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 2 hours
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