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Objections and counter-objections to the proposed electorates and boundaries are listed below.

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N13102 Mr Robin Chemaly Objection Boundary

Mr Robin Chemaly

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Mr Robin Chemaly

I am very disappointed that these proposals would see some Balmoral residents removed from Epsom and placed in the Mount Albert electorate. The proposed changes simply do not make sense:
• These residents look to Mount Eden, not Mount Albert, for their day-to-day life – shopping, amenities and leisure.
• Residents in the Epsom electorate care deeply about education. This change would split the Epsom Girls’ Grammar School zone – which closely mirrors the electorate boundaries – between Epsom and Mount Albert, dividing this strong community of interest.

Suggested solution

Given the reasons outlined above it is important that this change is not made.
N13103 Muriel McIntyre Objection Boundary

Muriel McIntyre

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Muriel McIntyre

Epsom electorate boundary change - merging into Mt Albert.
This will take my property out of the Epsom Girls grammar zone which was the key driver for purchasing in this location.
N13104 Tony Marinovich Objection Boundary

Tony Marinovich

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Tony Marinovich

Having lived most of my life in Mount Eden I object how history is being changed to shift most of what used to be part of Mt Eden Borough Council into Mt Albert!!!. Why...History being changed and National wanting to grab Mt Albert??? Anyhow this makes no sense as the number of people has grown everywhere.....

Suggested solution

Leave us in Epsom as we have a much better MP.
N13105 Mr Errol Tongs Objection Boundary

Mr Errol Tongs

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Mr Errol Tongs

Fortunately, I am not affected by the changes as I remain in the Epsom electorate, but it is getting closer to me being excluded. The proposed changes though would see some Balmoral residents removed from Epsom and placed in the Mount Albert electorate. The proposed changes do not make sense:
• These residents look to Mount Eden, not Mount Albert, for their day-to-day life – shopping, amenities, exercise and leisure.
• Residents in the Epsom electorate care deeply about education. This change would split the Epsom Girls’ Grammar School zone – which closely mirrors the electorate boundaries – between Epsom and Mount Albert, dividing this strong community of interest.

Suggested solution

It would be great to have the boundary remain where it was, for these people.
N13106 Sarah Vokes Objection Boundary

Sarah Vokes

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Sarah Vokes

Do not cut the corner from EPSOM

I object to the proposed boundary change impacting my home and neighbourhood in Mt Eden. We are part of Mt Eden, we face Maungawhau, our neighbourhood is very much part of Mt Eden and I am annoyed that someone wants to remove our corner and add it to Mt Albert.

We have nothing to do with Mt Albert, our children attend school in Mt Eden and Epsom, we have been part of this community for over 25 years and take umbrage at being removed with a change of boundarty peg.

Strangley the suggested move mirrors the Auckland Grammar zone boundary change created in the 1950s when Henry Cooper took exception to the Tongan community residing in our neighbourhood and carved our corner of Mt Eden out of the school zone.
Are the moves made to carve us out of Epsom made with the same racial overtones? Are the map writers using Auckland Grammar School as the experts in creating a whiter epsom?

Suggested solution

Leave the Epsom constituent boundary at the South West corner alone. Potters park with the intersection of Balmoral Road and Dominion Road is a clear junction and the end of Mt Eden. Keep Mt Eden together, we are a cohesive and tightknit community and I do not want to be isolated from the current representation.
N13107 Kerry Johnston Objection Boundary

Kerry Johnston

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Kerry Johnston

I object to the moving of the Epsom electoral zone boundary. It would move me from the Epsom electorate to the Mt Albert electorate. I have no afilliation with Mt Albert and very rarely even go to the area. My house is five minutes walk to the Mt Eden village. My community participation is with the Mt Eden / Epsom area. My children attended local primary, intermediate and secondary schools in the Epsom area. My sense of community is in Epsom not Mt Albert.
N13108 Mr Peter Smith Objection Boundary

Mr Peter Smith

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Mr Peter Smith

I object to the proposed changes to the boundaries of the Epsom Electorate (that are proposed to become part of Mt Albert Electorate) that will affect our neighbourhood as we look to Mt Eden, not Mt Albert as our local community for our day to day living. This change also will likely impact the Epsom Girls Grammar zone which has historically aligned to the Epsom boundary between the two electorates. This will affect families with younger children living in the area and also impact house valuations.

Suggested solution

I suggest that the boundary change is repositioned for Eden Terrace which is proposed to move from Auckland Central to Epsom instead.
N13109 Camille Hill Objection Boundary

Camille Hill

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Camille Hill

I object to the proposed boundary change that would see some streets in Mount Eden moved from the Epsom electorate to the Mt Albert electorate.
My whānau have strong ties to the Mt Eden and Epsom community and Mount Eden village. We were members of Eden/Epsom Playcentre for many years and forged strong relationships within our local Mt Eden and Epsom community.. Our daily lives revolve around our village, Mt Eden village.
My whānau and I whakapapa Māori and our local maunga is Maungawhau/Mt Eden. We visit our maunga regularly, we know it’s rich history and we have strong ties to our whenua. The proposed boundary change disconnects us from our community and whenua that we have cultivated a sense of belonging within. It places us in an electorate, Mt Albert, where we have no history or meaningful connection to the community or whenua.

Suggested solution

My suggested solution is that the boundary remains as it currently is.
N13110 Ms Sampoorna Rathna Venkatesh Objection Boundary

Ms Sampoorna Rathna Venkatesh

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Ms Sampoorna Rathna Venkatesh

We belong to Mt Eden/Epsom not Mt Albert.
We want our children to go to Epsom girls grammar its close and also we are in this area to be a part of Mt Eden community not Mt Albert. It will make more sense if the boundary was split from dominion road and not take a part of the streets of Mt Eden. We have been here for ages and do not want to change.

Suggested solution

Keep the current zone DO NOT change to the new proposed idea. It does not make sense. The zone boundary should be dominion road(left and right side.)
N13111 Mr Peter Thompson Objection Boundary

Mr Peter Thompson

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Mr Peter Thompson

This is not an objection per se- I would just like to point out that someone has been disseminating misleading flyers regarding the electoral boundary changes to the Epsom electorate, suggesting that the changes will affect school zoning and property values. One would presume the party responsible has a vested interest in retaining the current boundary settings.

Suggested solution

Investigate and expose those responsible for trying to rort the democratic process.
Disregard submissions premised on such misleading information.
N13112 Lisa Manks Objection Boundary

Lisa Manks

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Lisa Manks

We are longtime residents of [street name] mt Eden, our children have attended local schools, I have been involved in my community and a daily user of all the retail in the local Mt Eden village ( a 5 min walk up the road). I understand that the even number side of our street is to be moved into the Mt Albert electorate. It would be disappointing not to have a say in Mt Eden/Epsom politics, where a Mt Albert MP will have little to no interest. We look to Mount Eden, not Mount Albert, for our day-to-day life – shopping, amenities, schools, leisure.

I can not fathom the logic of splitting a street in the heart of Mt Eden into 2 different electorates which have different concerns.

Suggested solution

I understand the need for change as our city grows and population moves around. I would have thought that for example the residents of Newton and Grafton would have closer ties with Auckland Central rather than Epsom
N13113 Amira Pearson Objection Boundary

Amira Pearson

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Amira Pearson

It makes no sense to cut the Potters Park corner off the Epsom electorate and add it to Mt Albert and replace it with some of Auckland Central. The current boundaries around the Potters Park area are marked by major arterial roads which already divide the community. We live in Mount Eden and that is Mount Eden is our natural "hub", which we would then be separated from.

Suggested solution

Instead why not move some of Auckland Central directly into Mt Albert, as there isn't the same natural demarcation lines there, and it is an area that will be moving electorates anyway.
N13114 Phillipa O'Connor Objection Boundary

Phillipa O'Connor

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Phillipa O'Connor

The proposed change to include streets north east of Balmoral Road into Mount Albert should not be made. This area strongly associates with Epsom, is a community that associates with Mt Eden Village and children attend Epsom Girls. It will split this community into two, creating unnecessary division.

Suggested solution

Leave the streets North East of Balmoral Road, from Dexter Ave, in Epsom.
N13115 Mr Nick Cobham Objection Boundary

Mr Nick Cobham

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Mr Nick Cobham

We live in [street name]. Our house is one of Mt Eden's 7 sister villas. We purchased it and are currently renovating it back to its former glory ($2m cost). Having lived in the Epsom electorate for over 25 years (3 houses) we purchased the property because it is in the Epsom electorate! The house is renowned in Mt Eden because of its grandeur and electorate/location! Our children have all been schooled in the Epsom zone. We are Mt Eden/Epsom locals. Do not change it.

Suggested solution

In my view there should be no change.
N13116 Mr Stephen Kane Objection Boundary

Mr Stephen Kane

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Mr Stephen Kane

I don't wish for my electorate to change from Epsom to Mt Albert as it will impact the school zoning - specifically EGGS - which will my step daughter is due to attend in two years.
N13117 Deeksha Bansal Objection Boundary

Deeksha Bansal

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Deeksha Bansal

I strongly object to the proposed change of including the snapshotted part of Balmoral Road within the Mount Albert electorate. This proposed boundary shift is deeply concerning for several reasons:

1. Impact on School Zoning – Auckland Grammar Zone:
A significant concern is the potential consequence this change may have on our inclusion within the Auckland Grammar School zone. School zoning is a critical factor in property decisions, and families invest in specific areas like Epsom and Mt Eden precisely to ensure access to high-performing public schools such as Auckland Grammar and Epsom Girls Grammar. Any shift in electorate boundaries that might influence future school zoning policies, or even create uncertainty around them, is deeply problematic and could materially affect property values and long-term educational planning. Though this is not in the direct scope of this proposal, it is something school zoning does take into account.

2. Community and Amenity Alignment:
Our household primarily uses amenities, services, and infrastructure located in Mt Eden and Epsom. We are only a 15minute walk away from the heart of Mt Eden village, and given the proximity shop locally in Mt Eden Village, use the Mt Eden side spaces, engage with community services and businesses there, and consider our civic and cultural ties to be with the Mt Eden and Epsom communities. We do not regularly use the amenities or community facilities in the Mt Albert area which are much further away, and do not consider that electorate to reflect our lived experience, civic identity, or practical affiliations.

3. Representation and MP Access:
From a democratic and participatory perspective, it is vital that electorates reflect communities of interest. Being moved into Mt Albert risks disenfranchising us from the representation we currently align with. The issues and priorities of the Mt Albert electorate are often distinct from those in Epsom and Mt Eden, and we are concerned that our needs would not be accurately represented by an MP whose electorate does not reflect our local concerns or context.

We respectfully request that the snapshotted part of Balmoral Road remain within the current electorate and not be absorbed into Mt Albert. Electoral boundaries should strengthen community cohesion and representation – not divide communities or dislocate them from the services and affiliations that define them.

Suggested solution

While I understand the need to rebalance electorates due to Auckland's population changes, I believe there are alternative ways to achieve this without moving the snapshotted part of Balmoral Road into the Mt Albert electorate — a change that would separate us from our core community of interest in Mt Eden and Epsom.

One option might be to explore adjusting the boundaries of electorates that are less closely tied to tightly defined school zones or where the community identity is not as clearly distinct. For example, slight boundary shifts in areas bordering Mt Roskill, Maungakiekie, or even New Lynn may have less impact on school zoning and community cohesion than shifting properties like ours, which lie in the heart of the Grammar zone and have strong cultural, civic, and economic ties to Mt Eden.

Another possibility would be to look at expanding Mt Albert more toward areas that naturally align with it in terms of transport corridors, shared amenities, and socio-political representation — such as parts of Sandringham or Owairaka — rather than drawing from the more eastern part of the current Epsom electorate, which has a very different local character.

Wherever changes are made, I encourage the Commission to prioritise preserving communities of interest, school zones, and established neighbourhood identities — especially where these have longstanding social and economic implications for residents.
N13118 Partha Akella Objection Boundary

Partha Akella

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Partha Akella

I wish to register my objection to the proposed change that would move the impacted section of Balmoral Road into the Mt Albert electorate. While I understand the broader goal of balancing population across electorates, this particular adjustment doesn’t align well with how this neighbourhood actually functions or identifies.

Local Life Doesn't Point West
This part of Balmoral Road sits right on the edge of Mt Eden and Epsom, and our daily patterns — whether it’s weekend groceries, pharmacy visits, cafes, or dog walks — all happen in that Mt Eden and Epsom zone. Mt Albert, by contrast, isn’t a place we naturally pass through, shop in, or access services from. The connection simply isn’t there. Moving us into a different electorate that’s oriented toward a different part of the city creates a mismatch between where we live and how we live.

Educational Implications Shouldn’t Be Overlooked
One of the main reasons people buy in this part of town is to be in zone for Auckland Grammar and Epsom Girls Grammar. While electorate changes don’t directly determine school zoning, they can influence how zoning boundaries evolve in the future. Even raising questions about our eligibility for these schools — or disrupting the clarity that exists now — could have knock-on effects for property value and family decision-making. It’s a sensitive area that deserves caution.

Representation Should Reflect Community Identity
Shifting this area into Mt Albert means our concerns and priorities could become less visible to our local MP. The types of issues we face — traffic flow on Dominion Road, school infrastructure, public transport links to the CBD — are more closely aligned with those in Mt Eden and Epsom than with Mt Albert. If democracy is meant to be local, this change would only make representation feel more remote.

Suggested solution

If the Commission’s goal is to help redistribute population more evenly across electorates, I believe there are better-aligned areas that could be considered for inclusion in Mt Albert. Neighbourhoods with stronger amenity ties to Mt Albert — such as parts of Sandringham, Wesley, or Owairaka — would integrate more naturally. These areas already share transport routes, school networks, and community facilities with Mt Albert.

This section of Balmoral Road is tightly woven into the fabric of Mt Eden and Epsom life. Changing the boundary would disconnect it from those relationships and could create more disruption than it solves.
N13119 Rickey Ward Objection Boundary

Rickey Ward

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Rickey Ward

Epsom Boundary change inadvertently impacts house zoned prices

Your proposed Epsom electoral boundary changes could inadvertently lead to changes for our school zones (specifically Epsom Girls School). Schools often reference electoral regions when assessing school zones. We deliberately acquired our property within this school zone ([street name]) and your proposed changes will likely impact our ability to reliably remain within zone. It is highly likely that your proposed changes will also lead to a significant loss in the value of our property. We assume that you have taken this into account when making your proposal and you are comfortable with potential litigation for any loss of value incurred resulting from your proposed changes. Furthermore, we have no direct link to Mt Albert. Our day-to-day life is centralised to supporting Mount Eden and the wider Epsom community.

Suggested solution

Adjust the boundary north of Eden Terrace to replicate school zone boundaries for Auckland Boys Grammer and Epsom Girls.
N13120 Po Leung Objection Boundary

Po Leung

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Po Leung

I strongly object to remove my current electorate area from Epsom to Mt Albert.

I and my family have attached to Epsom for nearly 30 years because of good education, good health care services, good security and strong neighborhood support. Epsom represents our voice best.

Suggested solution

Remain the existing electorate boundary.
N13121 Mrs Jennie Gillespie Objection Boundary

Mrs Jennie Gillespie

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Mrs Jennie Gillespie

I Object to the Epsom Electorate Proposed Boundary Changes which mean our street [street name] Mt Eden and the associated area would move to the Mt Albert Electorate

Suggested solution

I Propose the Epsom Electorate Boundaries remain the same/unchanged.
N13122 Ms Janice Antunovich Objection Boundary

Ms Janice Antunovich

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Ms Janice Antunovich

I believe that my address ([street address], Mt Eden) relates more to Mt Eden/Epsom for all amenities as opposed to Mt Albert, therefore the boundary should not be changed.
N13123 Mr Baolong Shi Objection Boundary

Mr Baolong Shi

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Mr Baolong Shi

Mount Albert electorate
We are objecting to our [street name] being moved from the Epsom electorate into Electorate Mount Albert.
I and all my family members live in the part of Balmoral look to Mount Eden,not Mount Albert,for dat-to-day life-things like shopping, amenities, and community activities. Our children all go to school in Epsom and we have very strong links with Epsom as a family, with relatives and neighbours.
we want keep our family and our community together.
We'd like our family and our neighbourhood to remain part of the Epsom electorate.
N13124 Neil Scott Objection Boundary

Neil Scott

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Neil Scott

I need to express my objection to the illogical proposed boundary change to the Epsom electorate, specifically the rectangle north of Balmoral Road being passed into the Mount Albert electorate. After living in [street name] for 12 years our family spends the vast majority of our lives within the current Epsom/Mt Eden community, so we have a far greater attachment to this electorate which holds our greatest interests at heart. We live a short walk to the Mount Eden shops making it our most visited commercial area for goods and services, and regularly visit the mountain green space for exercise and wellbeing. The Our shopping, leisure and amenities

I suppose electoral boundaries need to change occasionally for population variations, but in our case there doesn’t seem to be any consideration given to the electoral community we are most connected to in our day to day lives, with respect to shopping, leisure and amenities.
N13125 Hui Gu Objection Boundary

Hui Gu

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Hui Gu

I respectfully oppose the proposed boundary change that would move the area north of Balmoral Road, including Herbert, Croydon, and Fairview Roads, from Epsom to Mount Albert. This adjustment risks undermining established community ties. Residents in this area naturally align with Mount Eden for daily needs and social connections. For these reasons, I believe it is essential that we remain part of the Epsom electorate.

Suggested solution

We remain part of the Epsom electorate.
N13126 Helen Han Objection Boundary

Helen Han

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Helen Han

As a parent raising kids in this neighborhood, I’m really concerned about the plan to shift our area (north of Balmoral Road up to Herbert, Croydon and Fairview Roads) into the Mount Albert electorate. Our schools, shops, and community events are all tied to Mount Eden and Epsom. Moving us away would break those ties and cause confusion. Please keep us in Epsom where we belong.

Suggested solution

keep us in Epsom where we belong
N13127 Karina Gu Objection Boundary

Karina Gu

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Karina Gu

Hi, I’m a student who lives in this area (north of Balmoral Road up to Herbert, Croydon and Fairview Roads), and I don’t think it’s a good idea to move us into the Mount Albert electorate. Me and my friends go to school, play sports, and hang out in Mount Eden and Epsom. That’s where our lives are. It would feel weird to be part of Mount Albert when everything we do is connected to Epsom. Please don’t split us up from our community.

Suggested solution

Stay in Epsom, please don’t split us up from our community.
N13128 Diancai Han Objection Boundary

Diancai Han

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Diancai Han

I don’t support the proposed boundary change (proposed removing an area north of Balmoral Road up to Herbert, Croydon and Fairview Roads, from Epsom into the Mount Albert electorate). This area is part of Epsom, plain and simple. We shop, learn, and live connected to Mount Eden — not Mount Albert. Splitting us off would mess with a well-functioning community.

Suggested solution

Keep us in Epsom where we belong to, don't split us off.
N13129 Chunrong Zhang Objection Boundary

Chunrong Zhang

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Chunrong Zhang

As someone who has lived in the area (north of Balmoral Road up to Herbert, Croydon and Fairview Roads) for many years, I’ve seen how this community has grown around Epsom and Mount Eden. Moving us into Mount Albert doesn’t reflect how we live or interact. Please don’t disrupt a community that has long felt part of Epsom.

Suggested solution

Don’t disrupt a community that has long felt part of Epsom - the area north of Balmoral Road up to Herbert, Croydon and Fairview Roads.
N13130 Reef G Objection Boundary

Reef G

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Reef G

I strongly oppose shifting our neighborhood into the Mount Albert electorate (i.e. proposed removing an area north of Balmoral Road up to Herbert, Croydon and Fairview Roads, from Epsom into the Mount Albert electorate). Like many others here, I rely on Epsom for everything from my morning coffee to gym classes and networking events. It just doesn’t make sense to realign us with Mount Albert when our lifestyle and routines are centered around Mount Eden.

Suggested solution

We belong to Epsom, not Mt Albert.
N13131 Mingxi H Objection Boundary

Mingxi H

Objection

Mt Albert
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Mingxi H

As an immigrant who chose to settle in this part of Auckland (area north of Balmoral Road up to Herbert, Croydon and Fairview Roads), I feel deeply connected to the Epsom area. My family uses services, schools, and cultural activities in Mount Eden. Changing the boundary will isolate us from the networks we’ve worked hard to build.

Suggested solution

Stay in Epsom, not Mt Albert
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