The lower North Island will lose one electorate, under new proposals from the Representation Commission.
Under the proposal announced today the electorates of Ohāriu, Mana, and Ōtaki will be disestablished to make way for two new electorates Kenepuru and Kapiti.
Almost all of the electorates in the lower North Island were deemed to be below a population quota set by the electoral commission.
Representation Commission chairman Judge Kevin Kelly speaks to Emile Donovan.
Maps of the proposed new electoral boundaries announces on 25 March, 2025. Photo:
