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Electoral Boundary Review 2025

Overview

A boundary review is taking place to prepare for the 2026 General Election. This review ensures fair representation for all New Zealanders by adjusting electorate boundaries to reflect population changes.

Key Changes

  • The North Island will reduce from 49 to 48 general electorates
  • The South Island will maintain 16 general electorates
  • Māori electorates will remain unchanged at 7

Why Do Boundary Reviews Happen?

These reviews ensure:

  • Each electorate has approximately the same number of people
  • Fair representation in Parliament
  • Democratic boundaries that reflect population shifts

What This Means for You

Most North Island electorate boundaries will change, with significant adjustments in:

  • Lower North Island
  • Auckland region
  • Bay of Plenty region

Some South Island and Māori electorate boundaries may also be modified.

How to Get Involved

The Representation Commission will release draft electorate boundaries in March 2025. You can participate through:

  1. Written objections
  2. Written counter-objections
  3. Public hearing

Want More Information?

Visit the Elections New Zealand website for detailed maps and the full proposed electorates report.

Have your say!

From 25 March 2025 to 27 April 2025 you can make objections to the proposed boundaries and names.

Dates What happens
25 March to 27 April 2025 The public can make objections to proposed electorate boundaries and names.
8 to 21 May 2025 The public can make counter objections to any objections to the proposed electorate boundaries and names.
9 to 18 June 2025 The Representation Commission holds public hearings of objections and counter-objections.

How to make an objection

You can make an objection online, or download a form and make your objection in writing.

Proposed Electorates 2025

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