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Objection

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Pacific Panthers

I submit that the boundary for Tāmaki Makaurau needs to be extended. The Commission's statistics show that it is going to be out of quota more than any other Māori electorate. By 2029, Tai Tokerau and Hauraki Waikato will have the highest rates of being over quota of all Māori electorates.

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Objection

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Scott Chapman

I live in the Northland Electorate, but my community of interest is Whangarei, so I would like to be transferred to the Whangarei Electorate

Objection

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Mr David Start

my objection to the area of massey being included in the kaipara ki mahurangi electorite. Major centres in this electorite cover Walkworth ,Orewea Hellinsville these areas are seperate from the general massey area some being over an hours travel from where i live . my objection is that someone who lives in any of these other areas do not share a social or econimical responcibility to the people of Massey only to the areas of Auckland that they live in to the detrament of the people of Massey . Further to this some one who lives in these other areas has no idea of the needs or lively hood of the people of Massey an area that has been traditionaly missrepresented by people i believe that live outside my electorite and only progress there immediate area and ignore the rest of there electorite. the don buck area of massey has needed upgrading for the last 20 years succesive councils have either put off or cancelled upgrades to this area
as we have not had anybody that represents us live in our area since the john key government and even then he was to busy running the country to fight for an area on the very edge of his electorite.

Objection

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Mr Ryan Maguire

To the Electoral Commission,

This is only a minor objection, but Mahurangi Island (off the coast of Waiwera) is a little exclave of Kaipara ki Mahurangi that has been surrounded by Whangaparaoa since the 2020 boundaries were released. I object to this being contained within Kaipara ki Mahurangi given the proximity of the island to the Waiwera settlement, which I imagine would be more of a community of interest to the island, and would care more about the affairs and happenings on and around Mahurangi Island.

Furthermore, the island's move into Whangaparaoa would make sense given that a more consistent boundary would follow the Waiwera River, and along the Maungatauhoro Headland, as is displayed on the screenshots attached to this submission.

Finally, Mahurangi Island is contained within the Albany Ward, rather than the Rodney Ward, thus the electorate boundaries would do well to reflect this pre-existing connection of Mahurangi Island to Whangaparaoa given its separation from the Rodney Ward, which almost entirely aligns with the boundaries of the Kaipara ki Mahurangi electorate. While the Auckland Council map does not display which ward the island sits in, an ArcGIS site that can zoom up close to the area shows that the island is contained within the Albany Ward. The links to the two maps are below:

Albany Ward Map: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/about-auckland-council/how-auckland-council-works/governing-body-wards-committees/wards/all-wards/Documents/albany-ward-map.pdf

ArcGIS Auckland Council Wards and Local Boards Map: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?webmap=1789350c8d6f457cb8db4b08cf9d56b8

Thank you.

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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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Counter-Objection

Relates to objections

N08002

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Alexander Foan

Keep the name “Northcote”
I'm writing as a local Northcote resident to express my objection to the proposal to change the name of the Northcote Electorate to Kaipātiki. While I respect the desire to reflect local heritage, I don’t believe this change is needed or widely supported by our community. Here’s why:
1. Kaipātiki isn’t a name most people use. Right now, Kaipātiki isn’t a name that many locals strongly identify with. It’s not commonly used in everyday conversation to describe the area, and there’s a risk it could create more confusion than clarity. In fact, even the Labour Party’s submission on this issue included a misspelling, which says a lot about how unfamiliar the name still is.
2. There’s no strong community push for change. From what I see, there’s little interest among locals in changing the name of the electorate. Most people still refer to the area as Northcote and feel comfortable with that. The push to rename it doesn’t seem to be coming from the community itself.
3. The new name could confuse. The proposed name is very similar to the Kaipātiki Local Board, which could easily lead to people mixing the two up. Having overlapping names for different entities might complicate things, especially for those not familiar with local governance structures.
4. Changing the name sets a precedence for other changes elsewhere. Across the country, lots of electorates are named after suburbs within their borders. Those names haven’t been changed. Renaming Northcote could set a precedent where other well-established names are questioned without strong reasons, which doesn’t seem necessary or helpful.
5. Now not the right time for changing. If at some point in the future the boundaries of the electorate change significantly, that might be a good opportunity to reconsider the name. But that conversation should be led by the community—or the Electoral Commission—not by political interests.
In short, I love the electorate name Northcote. It is a name that people know and relate to. It’s served us well for a long time, and there just isn’t a compelling reason to change it now.
I hope the Commission will keep the name as it is.

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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Counter-Objection

Relates to objections

N09001

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Michael Bain

Natural boundaries for proposed new Waitākere electorate

I see no logic in the objection raised by Mr Benji Nathan around Blockhouse Bay. The proposed eastern boundary for the new Waitākere electorate, as recommended by the Boundary Review, makes logical sense. The boundary follows a natural boundary, which is the Wai Tahurangi (Avondale Stream). This boundary aligns with what was once the boundary between the old Auckland City and Waitākere City and is also the old boundary for the Auckland Electricity Board (to this day, people on the east of the Wai Tahurangi receive an electricity rebate, while those to the west do not). It is also a traditional boundary, from my understanding, between the rohe of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei in the east, and Te Kawerau ā Maki in the west. Finally, it aligns well with the eastern boundary of the New Lynn suburb and also how locals refer to themselves - those who live in New Lynn connect with being West Aucklanders, while those in Blockhouse Bay traditionally associate with the Auckland isthmus. This boundary is made more pronounced as it has Tiakina/Sister Rene Shadbolt Park, the industrial part of Portage Road, and Olympic Park as key electoral boundary markers.

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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)
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Objection

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Mr Brendan Larmer

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• Representation Commission Ranui Boundaries Redacted (pdf 694 KB)
• Representation Commission Ranui Name Redacted (pdf 542 KB)

Counter-Objection

Relates to objections

N10005

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Ross Parsonage

Counter objection to statements about industrial zone and transport
• Two bus routes serve McLaren Park; 145 and 154.
• The 145 travels on Henderson Valley Rd and Forest Hill Rd and provides a short, direct ride to the Henderson Shopping Centre.
• The 154 travels on Bruce McLaren Rd and Railside Ave and gives residents in this part of McLaren Park a short, direct ride to the Henderson Shopping Centre.
• Each route passes through an industrial zone at no inconvenience to passengers.
• These industrial zones are, at most, 1km in road length.
• For car travellers, Henderson Valley Rd, Forest Hill Rd, Bruce McLaren Rd and Railside Ave provide easy access to the Henderson Shopping Centre.
• It is more difficult for McLaren Park residents to get to Glendene and Sunnyvale than it is to get to Henderson, with the Oratia Stream being a greater hindrance to travel than either industrial zone.

Counter objection to statements about education
• In the south-eastern corner of the proposed Rānui electorate there are three major schools; Henderson South School, Bruce McLaren Intermediate and Henderson High School.
• These form a natural educational community of interest for all the years of compulsory education.
• Many parents in McLaren Park currently have children at more than one of these schools.
• Many long-term residents of McLaren Park have had their children educated at these three schools.
• Although these three schools have not always been in the same electorate there is a strong case, based on communities of interest, that they should be.
• The boundaries of the proposed Rānui electorate have all three schools within them and that is preferable to having two in one electorate (Rānui) and one in another (Glendene).

Counter objection to statements about shopping
• Few McLaren Park residents do their shopping in Sunnyvale or Glendene.
• There are few shops in Sunnyvale and it has no shopping centre.
• For McLaren Park residents the Henderson Shopping Centre is closer to and more accessible than the Glendene shops (see above for comments about bus routes and arterial roads in McLaren Park).
• It is more difficult for McLaren Park residents to get to Glendene and Sunnyvale than it is to get to Henderson, with the Oratia Stream being a greater hindrance to travel than either industrial zone.

Counter objection to statements about boundary between Te Atatū and Kelston electorates
• Boundaries between electorate need to change from time to time.
• The Electoral Commission is required to consider five items including existing general electorate boundaries, communities of interest and topographical features.
• The community on the western side of Henderson Valley Rd and bounded on the west by Opanuku Stream (that is, Border Rd, Garelja Rd, Keeling Rd and Smythe Rd and their side-streets) has more in common with the McLaren Park community than any part of Glendene or Sunnyvale.
• These two communities (McLaren Park and the one described in the preceding bullet point) are contiguous whereas McLaren Park is separated from Glendene and Sunnyvale by Oratia Stream, its river bank and some significant esplanade areas.
• The middle of Henderson Valley Rd forms part of the boundary between the existing Te Atatū and Kelston electorates and, in my opinion, divides the community I live in rather than unifies it.
• Using the more significant topographical feature of Oratia Stream as part of an electorate boundary would have a cohesive effect on this community

• Counter Objection N10005 Boundary Change Ross Parsonage (pdf 121 KB)