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N46069 Nigel Jemson Objection Boundary

Nigel Jemson

Objection

Hutt South
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Nigel Jemson

I am objecting to the proposal to include my suburb Woodridge and parts of Newlands with the revised Hutt South electorate.

Residents of Newlands and Woodridge have limited interests in common with residents in the Hutt. We do not have a direct roading connection to the Hutt, do not access schooling or healthcare there and we are under different local authorities. I am concerned that if we are lumped in with the Hutt South electorate, our voice will be diluted as we will be a smaller part of a larger electorate which has less common interests and local affiliation with the Newlands and Woodridge areas.

Suggested solution

As a resident of Woodridge, our centre of interests is very much in common with the Northern Suburbs (including Johnsonville). Therefore, it would make much greater sense for Newlands and Woodridge to be included within the proposed Kenepuru electorate. If possible, adjustments should be made to the Hutt electorates to ensure the new electorates remain in proportion to the population.

If this cannot be accommodated, I suggest the electorate name 'Hutt South' is renamed to something more inclusive of Newlands/Woodridge, as the name Hutt South is not something that residents of these suburbs would identify with. I do not have a strong preference on alternative names, one possible suggestion is 'Nguaranga'.
N46070 Craig Spanhake Objection Name

Craig Spanhake

Objection

Hutt South
This objection does not relate to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change

Craig Spanhake

Given the southern expansion of the boundaries, Hutt South is no longer an appropriate name for the electorate

Suggested solution

Alternative names to consider could be Hutt-Newlands, Hutt - Nga Uranga, Petone or Pito-One (a central suburb in the new electorate and a previous name for the electorate)
N46071 Mr John Chong Objection Boundary

Mr John Chong

Objection

Hutt South
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Mr John Chong

Newlands is more naturally connected to Johnsonville as a community of interest, not the Hutt. As a retired couple, our medical needs, pharmacy, library, groceries revolve around Johnsonville or Porirua, not Hutt. Will this affect our usage of Johnsonville pool and library? No direct road from Newlands to Hutt.

Suggested solution

Newlands joins Kenepuru electorate. Road linking Newlands / Woodridge to State Highway 2 makes more sense if Newlands is to move to Hutt electorate.
N46072 NZ Labour Party Objection Boundary

NZ Labour Party

Objection

Hutt South
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

NZ Labour Party

We received representations that the suburb of Kelson on the western side of the Hutt Valley has a stronger community of interest with Remutaka than with Hutt South. This community of interest is, in part, driven by the geography of the area. Kelson does not have a local transport link with other suburbs in the Western Hutt hills, as they are separated by the Pareraho Forest. Instead, the suburb’s transport connections with all other parts of the valley runs via SH2. This means Kelson’s community connections and major employment are mainly located on the eastern side of the Hutt river, the closest such suburbs being Taita and Avalon which are accessed via the Kennedy Good bridge. Both those suburbs are in the Remutaka electorate.

While Kelson has its own primary school (years 1-6), it is in-zone for only one intermediate school ( years 7-8). That school is Naenae Intermediate, which is located in Remutaka and otherwise draws from suburbs also in Remutaka. This further strengthens the community of interest between Kelson families and the Avalon / Taita / Naenae community in Remutaka. It’s worth noting that the zone for Naenae Intermediate excludes students from Belmont, Kelson’s neighbouring suburb on the western Hutt hills. In addition, the nearest public secondary school for families in Kelson is Naenae College, which is in Remutaka.

Kelson has also been included in Remutaka in some previous iterations of the electoral boundaries.

Our analysis is that shifting Kelson to Remutaka would take Remutaka outside the tolerance around the population quota. However, this is easily remedied by returning to the existing (2020) Remutaka / Hutt South boundary line in the Hutt valley floor. This would return areas such as Fairfield to Hutt South where they are currently represented. Our local feedback indicates that the community of interest considerations that led the Commission to include these areas in Hutt South in 2020 remain just as strong today as they were then.

Suggested solution

We recommend that Kelson should be moved from Hutt South to Remutaka, and the valley floor boundary for the 2020 and 2023 elections should be retained. Our proposed map of the redrawn Hutt South - Remutaka boundary appears below.
N47001 Mr Morgan Kemp Objection Name

Mr Morgan Kemp

Objection

Wellington Central
This objection does not relate to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change

Mr Morgan Kemp

It's clear that the changes to the Wellington Central electorate boundaries have significantly altered its composition, and that Karori now represents a very large portion of the population within that electorate. Therefore the name change request has merit. Here is a breakdown of the core reasoning:

Shift in Electorate Demographics:
The removal of several suburbs that were traditionally part of Wellington Central has fundamentally changed the electorate's makeup.
Karori's substantial population within the new boundaries creates a significant imbalance in the electorate's representation.
Misrepresentation:
Continuing to use the "Wellington Central" name misrepresents the actual demographics of the electorate.
It fails to acknowledge the significant influence of Karori residents.
Accurate Representation:
Renaming the electorate to "Wellington-Karori" would provide a more accurate reflection of the communities that now comprise the electorate.
This would allow for better representation of the people who live within the electorate.
Historical Precedent:
As noted in the search results, there has been a previous electorate of Wellington-Karori. This precedent helps to reinforce the legitimacy of the request.
In essence, the argument is that the name must reflect the people that live within the electorate, and that the current name does not do that.

Suggested solution

Rename the Wellington Central electorate to "Wellington-Karori" to more accurately reflect the current demographic makeup, given the significant inclusion of Karori and the removal of other areas.
N47002 Holly Marshall Objection Boundary

Holly Marshall

Objection

Wellington Central
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Holly Marshall

We are solid Wellington Central in Thompson Street, Mount Cook. We live, work, buy our groceries, visit markets and attend events that are primarily in our catchment. To be forcibly removed into the outer borough of Rongotai doesn’t make sense. Every facet of our live is Wellington Central and we expect our member of parliament to be able to persuade, influence and improve our quality of life. I understand the necessary changes based on population, but we expect increased urban density and support medium density in Mount Cook. In time the Wellington long term plan will support faster population growth in this specific locale. Think long term about proposed housing and how that will affect the number of people in this electorate. I really rebuke having a representative with their heart and head outside of our electorate long term, we want to be represented based on our community and the location of how we interact with services, schools (ie Mount Cook primary our closest school would be in a different electorate despite being a five minute walk), pharmacy which is Chemist Warehouse Lambton Quay etc., our walking/cycling commute to mahi, our local pool and community facilities, representing our voice in law-making and improving how our tax dollars are spent, this impacts every aspect of where we live and we would feel incredibly disconnected from our community representative in this specific area

Suggested solution

Keep Mount Cook in Wellington Central to ensure cohesive access to MP responsible for the wellbeing and services representative of the community that uses them. We appreciate and value the local voice we have and our MPs commitment to her constituents in this neighborhood.
N47003 Mr Daniel Moss Objection Boundary

Mr Daniel Moss

Objection

Wellington Central
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Mr Daniel Moss

1. Historical and Cultural Significance:

Ohāriu has been a part of New Zealand's electoral history since the 19th century, with the first elections in the electorate dating back to 1866. It’s an electorate with deep historical ties to the region, and its removal could be seen as a diminishing of local history.

The electorate has traditionally represented key areas, such as parts of Wellington's northern suburbs, and has long been associated with communities that have distinct historical and cultural identities. Removing it may feel like erasing the heritage of communities that have been part of the electoral fabric for over 150 years.

2. Representation of Communities:

Ohāriu includes areas like Johnsonville, Tawa, and Ngaio, which have distinct needs related to urban sprawl, public transport, and local amenities. If merged with a larger electorate, these areas might lose targeted representation for issues like housing affordability in suburban Wellington or transportation improvements between these suburban and urban areas.

For example, residents of Tawa have historically expressed concerns about the Wellington Regional Council’s transport planning. These issues might be lost if the electorate is absorbed into a different region with different local priorities, such as the central city of Wellington, which has vastly different infrastructure concerns.

3. Geographic Integrity:

The geographic boundaries of Ohāriu include both rural and urban elements, such as suburban areas like Johnsonville and the rural communities on the outskirts. The electorate represents a unique balance of urban needs and rural issues, which may not align well with larger urban districts, such as Wellington Central or a newly combined electorate.

Ohāriu has established boundaries that follow natural features such as the Western Hills and the suburban fringes. Removing this specific electorate could lead to residents being split into districts that don't respect local geographic features or make sense for community cohesion.

4. Voter Accessibility and Engagement:

In the 2020 election, Ohāriu had a high voter turnout of 77.9%, reflecting strong engagement within the electorate. This is partly due to the clear geographic boundaries and a strong local identity. With its removal, voters may feel less connected to their representative if they are placed into a much larger or more urbanized electorate.

People in Ohāriu are used to seeing local candidates who are familiar with the nuances of suburban and rural life. If Ohāriu is removed, residents may feel that the new representative is less connected to local issues and that the "local" factor is lost in the wider district.



5. Effect on Local Infrastructure and Services:

The electorate of Ohāriu has advocated for better public transport options, especially for suburban residents commuting into central Wellington. For instance, Johnsonville has seen significant growth, and local advocates have lobbied for improved train services. A local representative who understands the issues specific to Johnsonville and Tawa ensures that the community gets its fair share of attention from policymakers.

With Ohāriu’s removal, suburban areas like Tawa might no longer have dedicated political representation for specific concerns like the need for more affordable housing and community facilities, which could be overshadowed by larger urban-focused discussions.



6. Risk of Disenfranchisement:

The residents of Ohāriu, particularly those in more rural areas, could feel politically alienated if their voices are merged into a larger, urban electorate. For example, concerns about local farming issues, rural road maintenance, or land use may be overlooked in a new, larger electorate focused on urban development, reducing the influence these communities have on national politics.

An example of this was seen in the 2014 elections, where rural voices within urban electorates were sometimes drowned out due to the larger metropolitan issues taking precedence. For Ohāriu, issues such as the preservation of green spaces or regional environmental concerns could be sidelined in a broader, more urban-focused electorate.



7. Political Stability and Consistency:

Ohāriu has consistently been a swing seat, with significant representation from both National and Labour over the years, including notable figures like Peter Dunne. This historical political balance provides stability and encourages diverse perspectives. Removing the electorate could create instability for voters who may lose their sense of political continuity.

For instance, Peter Dunne's leadership of Ohāriu, which spanned over 30 years, allowed the electorate to retain significant influence over time, advocating for policies that reflect the unique needs of its communities. Its removal risks reducing the political influence of smaller or marginal parties who have traditionally been able to represent Ohāriu’s distinct interests.

8. Impact on Local Identity:

Many residents of Ohāriu identify strongly with the local electorate. For example, Ohāriu is home to the suburb of Johnsonville, a rapidly growing area that prides itself on its strong sense of community and local involvement. People who live in Johnsonville have traditionally felt well-represented by their local MP, which contributes to a sense of local identity and pride.

Losing Ohāriu could create a sense of detachment for long-time residents. People may feel that their interests are no longer fully understood or prioritized, especially if merged with a different electorate that lacks the same local ties or focus on suburban issues.

Suggested solution

If there is a requirement to reduce numbers in north island, other region should be selected.
N47004 Mrs Penny Krieg Objection Boundary

Mrs Penny Krieg

Objection

Wellington Central
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Mrs Penny Krieg

Ohariu / Newlands Not part of the Hutt !

Suggested solution

Stay as it is
N47005 Parth Sheth Objection Boundary

Parth Sheth

Objection

Wellington Central
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Parth Sheth

I object to the changes to the Wellington-area electorates.

Overall, the decision to eliminate a Wellington-area electorate rather than an Auckland-area electorate overweights projected population growth. The proposed changes will leave each Wellington-area electorate with several thousand more voters than each Auckland-area electorate for the 2026 election, effectively reducing the voting power of every Wellingtonian; for example the population difference for 2026 in Epsom and Rongotai is nearly 6000, effectively giving those in the Epsom electorate 8.5% greater representation. While the Electoral Act does instruct the Commission to consider future changes in population, these are necessarily speculative and should not be weighted more than current population numbers.

Furthermore, the specific proposed changes to the Wellington-area electorates do not respect natural topographic boundaries and communities of interest. Moving Khandallah and the other northern Wellington suburbs into Wellington Central combines two very different community blocs (see, for example, the differences in Northern and Lambton Ward voting patterns in local elections). Similarly, moving Brooklyn and Mount Cook into Rongotai is not consistent with any other local or council-level grouping pattern.

Suggested solution

Eliminate an Auckland-area electorate (Epsom is the best candidate, but there are several options here).

If the Representation Commission insists on going forward with eliminating a Wellington-area electorate, it should modify its proposed changes to maintain better local coherence: potential changes would be moving the higher portions of Mount Victoria into Rongotai and leaving Mount Cook in Wellington Central.
N47006 Melissa Wells Objection Boundary

Melissa Wells

Objection

Wellington Central
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Melissa Wells

I live in the central city of Wellington in an area called Te Aro (often included in what people mean by the CBD as I live 50m from Cuba St). With this change people living in my area of the CBD is now classed as being in Rongotai which makes no sense when Wadestown/Crofton Downs/Khandallah is now being classed as part of the central Wellington electorate.
It would make sense to me to class Wellington Central electorates as areas that you could walk to from the CBD. Brooklyn and Mt Cook you can walk to. Wadestown/Crofton Downs/Khandallah you cannot.
You have also included several streets that are Te Aro addresses and included them as the "Mt Cook" suburb but we're not. Mt Cook doesn't start till after the Motorway (SH1)/Arthur Street but you've done a weird dip in of Abel Smith Street and the south end of Victoria Street.

Suggested solution

Include Mt Cook and Brooklyn township in the Wellington Central electorate. Everything south of Brooklyn township (e.g. Kowhai Park, Wind Turbine area) to be included in Rongotai electorate.
N47007 Andrew Mcnaught Objection Boundary

Andrew Mcnaught

Objection

Wellington Central
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Andrew Mcnaught

The removal of Ohariu and changing of the boundary to move Johnsonville, Churton Park, Glenside, Newlands and Ohariu Valley to a proposed new electorates of Kenepuru and existing of Hutt South is flawed. Johnsonville, Churton Park, Glenside, Newlands and Ohariu Valley are distinct suburbs in the distinct region known as the Northern Suburbs. This area pays rates to the WCC and is an important commuter region for Wellington city. These areas have a distinct geographical boundary that separates us from Tawa and Hutt valley. The Ohariu electorate has key specific issues that need central govt representation, such as the economic development (mall, town planning), roading (SH1) , housing (social housing and housing developments) and education (remedial work to existing schools). These issues will be diluted it the areas they cover are divided and lost within wider issues that exist in the Porirua / Hutt region. Not to mention they have seperate city councils which have no interest in the northern suburbs as they are not in their rates catchment areas. This will lead to alack of representation and coordination.

Suggested solution

Keep the current boundaries, Johnsonville , Newlands , Churton Park and Grenada are some of the fastest growing areas in Wellington with infill and new housing across all areas. Its simply a waste of time to make a change now based on a census which has poor uptake and is rapidly out of date. Even if change is made they'd have to be a change back in 5 years time.
N47008 Mr Angus Hodgson Objection Boundary

Mr Angus Hodgson

Objection

Wellington Central
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Mr Angus Hodgson

We object to the inclusion of the northern segment of Mount Cook expanding right into Cuba Street and Abel Smith Street within the extant Rongotai electorate. This community faces north and is heavily connected to the central business district of Wellington, far more than it is to the southern and eastern suburbs.

Suggested solution

The boundary should be between Brooklyn Road, Bidwill Street, the southern end of Massey University, Tasman Street, Rugby Street and the Basin Reserve. This would retain the northern-facing Mount Cook communities within the central Wellington seat.

In exchange, the community of Oriental Bay should be included within the Rongotai electorate. This community is more closely connected with Roseneath, Hataitai, and Kilbirnie. It is not, like Mount Victoria, Mount Cook, Aro Valley, and Thorndon an 'inner city suburb.'
N47009 Wg Cdr (Retd) Nick Bond Objection Boundary

Wg Cdr (Retd) Nick Bond

Objection

Wellington Central
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Wg Cdr (Retd) Nick Bond

I strongly object to the removal of the Ohariu electorate. Whoever proposed this needs to receive some political education re the nature and focus of this electorate. Neither my suburb, Ngaio or Khandallah have any relation to Wellington Central. You could argue that Wadestown might have.
Our focus is Johnsonville as that is where most facilities exist.
Our local MP for Ohariu is superb and to split this electorate up is just crazy. It works just fine now, as it always has. We are NOT Central Wellington and do dilute us into the central are with its unique focus is idiotic.

Suggested solution

Leave Ohariu alone, or at least leave Ngaio, Khandallah and Johnsonville in it !
N47010 Wg Cdr (Retd) Nick Bond Objection Boundary

Wg Cdr (Retd) Nick Bond

Objection

Wellington Central
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Wg Cdr (Retd) Nick Bond

Further to my first submission I now understand the reason for this split of Ohariu is to ensure each electorate has roughly the same number of voters. Why ? There are many inconsistencies and anomalies in life, and if the voter proportion changes back in the new electorates do we go through the whole process again ?!
This is statistical bureaucracy which takes no account of people. People living and identifying with their electorate are not statistics ! If one electorate has more voters than another, that's fine. "If it ain't broke don't fix it" !
Oh, and if there's some law of regulation that says we have to go through this, then change it. That's what politicians are there for.
This split of Ohariu will inevitable lead to a shift to the right and benefit the National Party, and that's covert political manipulation.

Suggested solution

Leave the Ohariu electorate alone. It has its own identify and focus, and that's NOT Central Wellington, Kenepuru or Kapiti.
N47011 Louisa Picker Objection Boundary

Louisa Picker

Objection

Wellington Central
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Louisa Picker

I object that the Ohariu electorate will merge into the Wellington City electorate and that the Ohariu electorate will be dissolved. The needs for representation for the suburb community is vastly different than the needs for representation of the city. The Ohariu suburbs are currently well represented locally by our elected member of parliament who understands our community and takes time to meet with us, understand us, and attend important events and meetings. Our needs will be lost amongst the needs of a city electorate. The same is the case for our neighbouring suburbs in the electorate being merged elsewhere.

Suggested solution

That Ohariu remains as an electorate as it currently is, so the city’s and suburbs’ needs can be represented sufficiently.
N47012 Mr Phil Greig Objection Boundary

Mr Phil Greig

Objection

Wellington Central
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Mr Phil Greig

Ngaio and Khandallah aren’t anywhere near central wellington

Suggested solution

Leave as is
N47013 Ms Angela Foster Objection Boundary

Ms Angela Foster

Objection

Wellington Central
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Ms Angela Foster

I do not agree that the current Ōhariu electorate be merged in to the Wellington City electorate. In Ōhariu the representative we elected *actively* represents our community. The area is dense in population and deserves its own representation for the number of people in northern suburbs of Wellington as we have our own unique issues. The areas of Wellington would be conflicted if these electorates were to merge. This is demonstrated by the fact that Ōhariu and Wellington Central are and have been represented by different parties over many years. There is a very clear difference in thinking between the 2 groups, and they deserve to remain separate with appropriately elected representatives to represent the people and interests in each electorate.

Suggested solution

Is to leave the status quo, ie retain Ōhariu electorate.
N47014 Pastor John McKee Objection Boundary

Pastor John McKee

Objection

Wellington Central
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Pastor John McKee

I live and work in Newlands, the proposed changes moving Newlands (which is part of Wellington City) to the Hutt makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. It also breaks links we have with our centre of interest with Johnsonville.
Is the abolition of Ohariu politically motivated as the electorate did not elect Nicola Willis (National) in the last election, but retained Greg O'Connor and Labour who focus interest in the local community, rather than trying to get a position in the government? It certainly looks that way, because there is no other logical reason for Newlands, Wellington, to be moved to an electorate outwit the city (and moved to another council area).

Suggested solution

Retain Ohariu electorate as it is, or combine Newlands and Johnsonville, with Churton Park, and keep communities within Wellington city area together.
N47015 Craig Spanhake Objection Name

Craig Spanhake

Objection

Wellington Central
This objection does not relate to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change

Craig Spanhake

Given the expansion of the boundaries into the northern suburbs, Wellington Central is no longer an appropriate name for the whole electorate

Suggested solution

Alternative names could be Wellington, Wellington-Karori or Wellington North
N47016 NZ Labour Party Objection Boundary

NZ Labour Party

Objection

Wellington Central
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

NZ Labour Party

We received feedback from local residents who supported the Commission’s decision to draw the Wellington Central / Kenepuru boundary so the suburb of Broadmeadows in Wellington Central and the nearby Malvina Major retirement village and surrounds are in Kenepuru. With both electorates above the population quota, we’re aware there’s limited flexibility to draw the boundary in this area, and we submit that the Commission has found a helpful line. Because the draft boundary divides two communities that, while geographically nearby, are demographically quite different from each other, their communities of interest are more limited than many other neighbouring communities. These include:
a. The boundary as drawn helpfully follows a local body ward boundary
b. The most convenient community facilities for the residents of the retirement community at Melvina Major are to the north in Johnsonville, also inside the Kenepuru boundaries. The nearest facilities to the south, in Khandallah, are about the same road distance but over much hillier terrain for residents.
c. By contrast Broadmeadows is part of the ‘ORCA’ Onslow Residents Community Association network and so is most appropriately associated with Khandallah.

On that basis, we wish to record our support for the Commission’s decision.
N48001 Neale Jones Objection Name

Neale Jones

Objection

Rongotai
This objection does not relate to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change

Neale Jones

The name Rongotai does not reflect the geography or identity of the area. As a suburb, Rongotai only has 40 people. As the electorate's boundaries grow the link becomes even less evident.

Suggested solution

I am open to the idea of another Te Reo Māori name, but do not pretend to be expert enough to suggest one.

However, one thing that does connect much of the electorate is that it is either near the coast or has a view of the coast.

When you think of the area, you have Lyall Bay, Island Bay, Scorching Bay, Breaker Bay, Worser Bay, Houghton Bay, Owhiro Bay, Evans Bay and so on.

Therefore I suggest the name "Wellington Bays" for the electorate. This name evokes the identity and geography of the area and could sit comfortably alongside "Wellington Central".

There is already precedent, with the Auckland electorate of East Coast Bays.
N48002 Emma Maguire Objection Boundary

Emma Maguire

Objection

Rongotai
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Emma Maguire

This is an absurd boundary change. I live at the top of Cuba St (Torrens Terrace), which is resolutely in the city. I have the same concerns as Wellington Central residents, and the same commute as them. Issues around funding, housing and public transport that affect Wellington Central residents wholly affect me. Issues that affect greater Rongotai do not necessarily.

It's absurd that Khandallah, which is a full fifteen minutes out of the city is counted as Wellington Central, while inner Mount Cook - I live one minute from Cuba St - is not counted as Wellington Central. It's especially absurd that Makara Beach is counted as Wellington Central while Mount Cook isn't.

Suggested solution

Snake the boundary along Brooklyn Road, Bidwell Street and down Taranaki Street. Thereby, you're catching lower Mount Cook (2-5 mins walk from Cuba Street) whilst leaving Massey, and anything past the Basin in Rongotai, following the logical streets, and natural architecture, as well as known city suburb boundaries.
N48003 John Jamieson Objection Name

John Jamieson

Objection

Rongotai
This objection does not relate to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change

John Jamieson

I object to the current electorates named 'Wellington Central' and 'Rongotai' and believe both should be renamed 'North Wellington' and 'South Wellington'. With the recent boundary changes with both electorates moving north the city is practically carved in half by the two. Rongotai is particularly misleading as it only mentions one small suburb within the electorate. Other electorates use cardinal directions such as North Shore and West-Coast Tasman, and I believe that by changing the names it would paint a more inclusive and accurate picture for the constituents.
N48004 Sasha Tilly Objection Boundary

Sasha Tilly

Objection

Rongotai
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Sasha Tilly

I object to Mount Cook moving to the Rongotai electorate. While the proposed reasoning says that this is due to measuring of population, I do not believe this is the case. I very strongly feel that this is a calculated effort by one politcal party to manipulate the electorates to gain more seats in parliament. It feels particularly pointed in Wellington where the boundaries and one electorate in being removed entirely.

The proposed changes cast too big a net for the Electorate MP to effectively address the needs of all those who are living in that electorate.

It also disporportionaly affects those who are in lower socio-econmic areas and council subsidised housing by lumping them all into one person's catchment, rather than spreading their needs across multiple MPs.

Suggested solution

I would suggest that Wellington electorate boundaries remain the same as this allows a fairer approach for all citizens of Wellington City.
N48005 Craig Spanhake Objection Name

Craig Spanhake

Objection

Rongotai
This objection does not relate to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change

Craig Spanhake

Given the expansion west of the electorate boundaries, Rongotai is no longer an appropriate name for the whole electorate, as it is no longer central to the electorate

Suggested solution

Alternative names could be Wellington South, Wellington Suburbs, Te Waha o te Ika a Maui (means the mouth of Maui fish), Taputeranga (the centrally located island in Island Bay), Te Raukawa Moana (Cook Strait), Paekawkawa - Motukairangi
N48006 Lesley Parker Objection Boundary

Lesley Parker

Objection

Rongotai
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Lesley Parker

I object to the inclusion of the northern segment of Mount Cook expanding right into Cuba Street and Abel Smith Street within the extant Rongotai electorate. This community faces north and is heavily connected to the central business district of Wellington, far more than it is to the southern and eastern suburbs.

Suggested solution

The boundary should be between Brooklyn Road, Bidwill Street, the southern end of Massey University, Tasman Street, Rugby Street and the Basin Reserve. This would retain the northern-facing Mount Cook communities within the central Wellington seat.

In exchange, the community of Oriental Bay should be included within the Rongotai electorate. This community is more closely connected with Roseneath, Hataitai, and Kilbirnie. It is not, like Mount Victoria, Mount Cook, Aro Valley, and Thorndon an 'inner city suburb.'
N48007 Philip Tremewan Objection Boundary

Philip Tremewan

Objection

Rongotai
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Philip Tremewan

The proposed new boundaries unnecessarily remove a part of Wellington city centre from Wellington Central. Central city areas have distinct communities, interests, and issues. All parts of the central city should ideally be in the electorate with "Central" in the title.

Te Aro is an inner city suburb/area that has most of the hospitality and entertainment venues. The proposed boundaries currently remove a small block of Te Aro (ten meshblocks) from Wellington Central. The well-established boundary between Mt Cook and Te Aro runs along Webb St, but the proposed new electorate boundary run further north along Abel Smith St. This proposed boundary divides parts of Upper Cuba St from the rest of Cuba St and the city centre.

Suggested solution

Keep all of Te Aro in Wellington Central by moving the boundary south from Abel Smith St to Webb St.

If this takes Wellington Central over the quota allowance then population could be moved from the north of the electorate to Kenepuru or Hutt South (eg Broadmeadows/Ngauranga area). As a second best alternative, non-city centre areas could be moved from Wellington Central to Rongotai (eg small area of Oriental Bay north of Grass St that is closest to Roseneath or a small area of Aro Valley around Tanera Park/Mortimer Crescent that is closes to Brooklyn).

At the very least the Upper Cuba St area north of Karo Drive/SH1 should all be in Wellington Central as this has particularly strong links with the rest of Cuba St and the central city.
S02001 Ms Meg Fulford Objection Boundary

Ms Meg Fulford

Objection

West Coast-Tasman
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Ms Meg Fulford

This is around an existing boundary- when west coast was joined with Tasman. This is NOT fair representation- west coast and Tasman are vastly different regions and each faces different issues. Any MP holding a seat here has 1. The biggest electorate by area which is difficult to represent fairly and administer. 2. Likely unable to get both regions views adequately aired. West coast very rarely has water supply issues, we have a " green" minority and a very industrial past. Tasman has completely different climate, income and demographic. I challenge you to drive from Collingwood to Haast in one day, and at the same time fairly represent the views and rights of the constituents held within.

Suggested solution

Keep the West Coast the West Coast. Add Tasman to Nelson.
S03001 Jamie-Lee Paige Rogers Objection Boundary

Jamie-Lee Paige Rogers

Objection

Kaikōura
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Jamie-Lee Paige Rogers

I’d like to request a change of electorate from Kaikōura to Waimakariri. Although I’m currently registered in the Kaikōura electorate, I actually live just 7 minutes from the Waimakariri district council and around 2 hours away from Kaikōura. I would much rather vote for an MP and local issues that actually impact my daily life and community. At the moment, decisions made in the Kaikōura electorate don’t affect me at all, whereas Waimakariri is where I live and am involved.

Suggested solution

Changing my electorate to Waimakariri.
S04001 Grant Ramsden Objection Boundary

Grant Ramsden

Objection

Waimakariri
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Grant Ramsden

Why can’t Casebrook and Belfast be in the Christchurch electorate?

Suggested solution

Continue the Waimakariri boundary along the river…
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