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Objection

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Dr Anne Phillips

First, objection to Petone Korokoro included in Ikaroa-Rawhiti for the following reasons:
1. The traditional iwi, hapu and whanau relationships within the Wellington region are not acknowledged.
2. The natural geographic barriers, in particular Te Paremu o Remutaka, have not been given sufficient weight.
3. The proposed boundary is an arbitrary solution to a population imbalance. The objective, to achieve equal representation with an under-populated Ikaroa-Rawhiti electorate, will marginalise the Petone Korokoro region.
4. As a result the Wellington region will become even more fractionated.
5. Insufficient regard has been given to historic whanau, hapu and iwi connections with Te Tai Tonga.
5. Given the absence of strong iwi relationships with the Ikaroa- Rawhiti electorate then it is likely that effective political representation for the Petone -Korokoro area will become even more inaccessible.
Second, objection to the approach adopted by the Representation Commission.
1. It is inherently unjust that the Maori electorates have an average population of 74,000 in constraint to the General electorates of 69,000 to 70,000 enrolled voters.
2. Not only does this situation raise questions about the democratic right to equal representation, but also the Maori voter has more limited access to their members of parliament.
3. The much larger number of Maori voters in the Maori electorates has not been properly addressed by the Representation Commission.
4.The 5% statistical variation as defined by the current legislation, has been applied to disadvantage Maori voters. This means that the statistical variation is not fit for purpose.

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Objection

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Mr Mark Croucher

We live only 15 minutes from whangarei and were in many previous elections in the Whangarei electorate .We live well within the Whangarei district councils boundaries and consider whangarei to be our community of interest.The new proposed area for the electorate are a lot further from whangarei .

Objection

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(William) David MacClement

I have no objection, and am pleased by the whole process.

Objection

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Alex Rodgers

The proposed electorate boundary between Whangaparāoa and Kaipara ki Mahurangi cuts the Hibiscus Coast urban area in two. Alsmost all of it sits within Whangaparāoa but a small portion in its west is in Kaipara ki Mahurangi. This division is unnecessary. This boundary should be rearranged to keep all of Hibiscus Coast urban area within Whangaparāoa.

The Hibiscus Coast urban area has been growing recently. Attachment 1 shows Stats NZ's definition of this urban area both in 2018 and in 2023. It shows that Hibiscus Coast has expanded to the west, no longer bounded by State Highway 1. Indeed, Hibiscus Coast is already growing out of the 2023 boundaries that Stats NZ describe (see Attachment 2).

It is not necessary to divide the Hibiscus Coast urban area this way. The boundary between Whangaparāoa and Kaipara ki Mahurangi is long, and if one electorate takes from the other in one place, the other can take back in another.

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Objection

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Mr Scott Browne

It is proposed that the area between East Coast Rd in the east, Rosedale Rd - Arrenway Reserve in the north, Upper Harbour Highway - Constellation Dr in the south & Albany Highway in the west be shifted from East Coast Bays & split between North Shore & Upper Harbour. The area contains sports fields, light industry, Rangitoto College & Oxidation Ponds plus a small number of residential dwellings. It is the current commercial centre of the East Coast Bays electorate drawing on the electorate for both customers & staff. Rangitoto College is the biggest school servicing the electorate. Businesses participate in North Harbour Business groups & support community patrols.
To divide then across two regions that already have significant business communities deprives them of representation.

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Objection

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Alice Sandilands

I think Bayview should be included in the extended Northcote electric instead of being in the Upper Harbour electric due to having limited connection to Upper Habour. Kaipatiki as a whole is a massive part of our community and excluding Bayview from Northcote cuts us out of that alot.

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Objection

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Benjamin Nathan

The former New Lynn Electorate (proposed change to Waitakere) is losing a significant part of it's businesses within the electorate being New Lynn town centre. This has formed the heart of the electorate and has many strong business ties for those living West. Taking away New Lynn leaves no 'hub' where as the proposed Glendene absorbs Kelston, Glendene, Avondale and Te Atatatu. Up to Blockhouse Bay village is also a area that would significantly identify more with the old New Lynn electorate now Waitakere and this has been absorbed by Mount Roskill.

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Objection

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Catherine Matson

Ranui makes up a small part of the newly named Ranui electorate. A larger area in this electorate is Henderson. Suggested name is Henderson West.

Objection

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Mr Richard Matson

I am writing to make a formal submission in response to the 2025 Boundary Review,
specifically in relation to the naming of the proposed new electorate currently referred
to as "Ranui." I respectfully propose that this electorate be named "Henderson" or, as
an alternative, "Henderson West."
This recommendation is grounded in a thorough consideration of the electorate's
geographical composition, demographic distribution, historical development, civic
infrastructure, and cultural identity. As I will outline in more detail below, Henderson
is by far the most appropriate name for the electorate in terms of centrality, historical
recognition, and community alignment.
Electorate Composition
The proposed electorate encompasses a number of closely interconnected suburbs in
West Auckland, including:
• Henderson
• Henderson Valley (part)
• Swanson
• Ranui
• Massey
• Royal Heights
These suburbs are socioeconomically and geographically linked, with Henderson
serving as their transport, administrative, and civic hub. The surrounding suburbs rely
heavily on Henderson for shopping, governance, schooling, and public services. It is the
anchor suburb-the name that residents across the electorate most commonly
identify with, and the place where their day-to-day interactions with government and
community life most often occur.

Demographic and Statistical Profile (Based on 2023 Census}
The 2023 New Zealand Census shows that this part of West Auckland is one of the
most diverse and fastest-growing urban zones in the country. According to the latest
data from Stats NZ, the Henderson-Massey Local Board Area (which closely mirrors
the proposed electorate) recorded:
• A population of 124,779, up by 5.4% since 2018
• A youthful and diverse demographic, with nearly 43% under the age of 30
• Ethnic composition includes:
o 43.6% European/Pakeha
o 18.1% Maori
o 22.2% Pacific Peoples
o 31.7%Asian
o 2.9% MELAA
o Other ethnicities 2.0%
This rich diversity and growing population density underscores the need for a strong,
recognisable electorate name that resonates across all groups and provides a clear
reference point. "Henderson" is that name-it is the suburb that has long been
associated with diversity, civic leadership, and infrastructure.
Henderson as the Civic, Commercial, and Transport Hub
Henderson is home to many of the area's most important civic and community
institutions, including:
• WestCity Waitakere, one of West Auckland's largest shopping centres
• Waitakere District Court
• Henderson Train Station, a major interchange on Auckland's Western Line
• West Wave Aquatic and Recreation Centre
• Henderson-Massey Local Board Office
• Multiple schools, libraries, and health services
In addition, Henderson is the main convergence point for public transport in the area.
Key arterial routes such as Lincoln Road, Great North Road, and the Northwestern
Motorway (SH16} pass through or near Henderson, making it a transportation focal
point for commuters from Massey, Royal Heights, Swanson, and beyond.

Historical and Cultural Significance
The suburb of Henderson carries both colonial and indigenous significance. It was
named after Thomas Henderson, a prominent 19th-century entrepreneur and
politician, and has served as a regional centre since the early days of Auckland's
development.
The area also holds great significance for Te Kawerau a Maki, the mana whenua iwi of
much of West Auckland. Local waterways such as the Opanuku and Oratia streams
are part of traditional Maori narratives and remain culturally important. Institutions like
the Corban Estate Arts Centre in Henderson reflect a strong emphasis on both
heritage and multicultural expression.
By contrast, the proposed name "Ranui,"while respected and culturally important in its
own right, refers to a much smaller and more peripheral suburb within the proposed
boundary. It lacks the regional recognition and centrality that Henderson holds and
could be confusing to those unfamiliar with local geography.
Alignment with Local Governance and Community Identity
The name "Henderson" already aligns with established local and regional
governance structures, which adds clarity and consistency to the naming of the
electorate. For example:
• Henderson-Massey Local Board
• Henderson High School
• Henderson Bowls Club
• Henderson RSA
These institutions help define the civic identity of the area, and the name Henderson
has strong regional recognition across media, council boundaries, and public
infrastructure. Choosing this name for the new electorate will ensure that the
electorate name reflects the same reality as seen on the ground and in community
life.

Map and Geographical Centrality
A review of the proposed electorate boundaries confirms that Henderson lies at the
geographical centre of the area. The existing road and rail networks converge here, as
do community services, commercial activity, and residential density.
If referring to a map of the boundary proposals (available via the Electoral Commission),
it is clear that Henderson is the most logically central and functionally dominant
suburb in the electorate. This centrality should be reflected in the naming decision.

Objection

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Mr Ryan Maguire

To the Electorate Boundary Review Committee,

After reviewing the wider Ranui proposed boundary changes, I submit my thoughts on both the need to amend some of the proposed boundary changes, and change the proposed name of the electorate.

BOUNDARY CHANGES:
Firstly, I believe that there is a strong need to keep McLaren Park within the boundaries of the former Kelston (now proposed Glendene) electorate, rather than shifting it into the new proposed Ranui electorate for community cohesion reasons. Firstly, while McLaren Park is considered a part of Henderson per Google Maps, its residents are separated from the rest of the Henderson residential area by an industrial zone, thus its links to the Henderson area are weaker than McLaren Park's geographical connections to areas within the proposed Glendene electorate. Moreover, McLaren Park residents share share other stronger connections to areas within Glendene, such as those relating to educaiton and transport. Connections to schooling, such as Bruce McLaren Intermediate school zone (map attached), can be seen in the McLaren Park and Sunnyvale areas, which would indicate that the area holds stronger ties to being within Glendene rather than the proposed Ranui electorate. Furthermore, residents of McLaren Park would be more likely to shop and connect with their community in areas contained within the Glendene electorate boundaries (Glendene and Sunnyvale). Finally, these arguments seemed to be acknowledged by previous review committees, with prior boundary changes in the former Kelston and Te Atatu electorates, as shown by the former electorate boundary line between the two electorates that places McLaren Park in Kelston.

Secondly, if the proposed Ranui electorate was extended into McLaren Park, it would contradict the wider north-westward boundary changes observed in the Auckland Region. This can be demonstrated by the projected growth in the Upper Harbour electorate (presumably areas surrounding Hobsonville and Whenuapai) which is expected to increase to +14.6% above quota by the next boundary review. If McLaren Park were placed into the Ranui electorate, there is a good chance that rapid growth to the northwest of Auckland would shift McLaren Park out of the Ranui electorate again. Therefore, it would be in the committee's interest to provide stability for the McLaren Park area in terms of accurate representation of their area. Moreover, moving McLaren Park into Glendene provides a more consistent and logical boundary, as it would follow the pre-existing boundary between Kelston and Te Atatu, thus it would not cause disruption to the representation of McLaren Park residents.

Finally the population of McLaren Park is approximately 3,495. If the area were transfered into Glendene, the Ranui electorate may be slightly below the -5.0% tolerance. A good solution if the committee wanted to recompensate Ranui in population for the loss of McLaren Park, I believe that reuniting Henderson as per its boundaries on Google Maps to run along Te Atatu Road (a significant road corridor in the area) would be a useful fit to ensure the Henderson community is strongly represented under one electorate (solution attached, marked with a red line). Because the area already is classified as within the Henderson suburb, it would be a natural fit to place this area with Ranui rather than with Glendene. Moreover, the southern proportion of this solution already exists as the boundary line between Te Atatu and Kelston, so retaining the boundary line at that location would mitigate any disruption to the local residents' representation. Alternatively, a push into Massey North could be considered, given that Upper Harbour's population is projected to be significantly over the tolerance quota by the time of the next boundary review.

NAME CHANGE:
I believe that Henderson would be a better name for the area that the electorate covers. Henderson is a recognisable major (and geographical) centre for the electorate, and indeed the wider West Auckland. The communities that make up the electorate are intrinsically tied to Henderson, which providdes the area's major shopping, education, governance, and other services. Henderson in this regard is much more significant than the suburb of Ranui, and thus the name should reflect Henderson's significant part of the electorate. I also raise that there used to be an electorate named 'Henderson' in a very similar area to the current electorate for the 1993 election (map attached). Given that this name has been used before for the area, I believe it would be appropriate for the committee to use the name again to name the electoral area. Although the entirety of the Henderson suburb may not exist inside the electorate, the vast bulk of it will. I believe this rationale for still naming the electorate Henderson will hold given that the Mt Roskill electorate is still named Mt Roskill despite the committee's map showing the Mt Roskill community split in half by the proposed boundaries (exemplified by the fact that the name marker 'Mount Roskill' is split on the map by the boundary between Mt Roskill and Mt Albert).

An alternative name could be Lincoln, which would reflect both a major transport route in the electorate (Lincoln Road) that residents frequently use to enter and exit the area from State Highway 16, but also because it is a major business and industrial hub of the electorate, thus playing a significant part in shaping the community.

Thank you.

• Bruce McLaren Intermediate School Zone (pdf 497 KB)
• Former McLaren Park Boundary (jpg 60 KB)
• Henderson boundaries as per Google Maps (jpg 45 KB)
• Henderson reunification (jpg 47 KB)
• Henderson electorate 1993 1 (png 4 KB)
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Objection

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Mr Brendan Larmer

• Glenfield (png 412 KB)
• Massey North (png 348 KB)
• McLaren Park (png 336 KB)
• Representation Commission Ranui Boundaries Redacted (pdf 694 KB)
• Representation Commission Ranui Name Redacted (pdf 542 KB)

Objection

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Kris Bainbridge

Glendene is a stink name. A various levels of zoom on the vote.nz websites interactive maps, the name label doesn't even appear, while other neighbouring suburbs do.

Objection

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Mark Walters

I have no particular issue with the boundary change itself but naming the rezoned electorate Glendene is weird.
Te Atatū North and South make up at least half of the designated area, so either call it that or as another member of the public suggested, WHAU.

Objection

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Tracey Chaney

Te Atatu Peninsula and Te Atatu South make up the biggest proportion of the electorate so it should be named Te Atatu. Glendene is such a small area most people don’t know where it is. The majority of voters in this electorate live in Te Atatu Peninsula or Te Atatu South.

Objection

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Mrs Sharon Ioane

Keep Te Atatu South as it is.
Not to change or join with another area.