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

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N38003 Jacqueline Hollman Objection Boundary

Jacqueline Hollman

Objection

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

Jacqueline Hollman

I live in Stratford.Taranaki 1/2 hour south of New Plymouth. I vote in Whanganui electorate. Whanganui is 1 1/2 hours from Stratford. Who thought that was an intelligent idea ? A 14 year old with a crayon ?? I have always thought it was stupid but i see the 14 year old decided to keep a stupid boundary even when they had the opportunity to put this right.
I know you dont care about me or my little opinion. Why should you. I am just a nobody to you and you are probably having a good laugh.Go have your morning tea and think about your nice safe comfortable job. If you worked in the private sector you would all have been fired a long time ago. However your jobs are safe because no one in your Dept gives a toss about logic.
Regards
Jacqueline Hollman
PS please dont bother to give me a reply. It would just be psycho babble anyway. Go have a tea break
N38601 David Pearce Counter-Objection Name

David Pearce

Counter-Objection

Whanganui

Relates to objections

N38003
This objection does not relate to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change

David Pearce

Whanganui is an even better name than it ever was for the electorate considering the proposed boundary changes. This is because it will be closer than ever to the centre of the electorate and the area proposed to be added is regarded as Whanganui hinterland. For example the Whanganui Chronicle is the main daily paper for the Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitīkei regions, including the towns of Patea, Waverley, Whanganui, Raetihi, Ohakune and National Park.

Also a name change would add considerable expense to all political parties if they had to change all their promotional material and hoardings.

Suggested solution

Please do not change the name.

Thank you.
N38602 Phil Nixon Counter-Objection Name

Phil Nixon

Counter-Objection

Whanganui

Relates to objections

N38002
This objection does not relate to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change

Phil Nixon

No change to the name of the Whanganui electorate.

I am counter-objecting to N38002, the objection proposing a new name for the Whanganui electorate.

The current electorate extends north west of Whanganui City to encompass a vast amount of the South Taranaki District, as well as the town of Stratford and a lot of the Stratford District.
It has always seemed odd to name it the Whanganui electorate given the geographical area.
Now that the boundary has extended much further central north, of Whanganui I think the name Whanganui makes more logic as Whanganui City is the main urban area, very central in the proposed electorate area.

Whatever else the electorate would be named would be confusing - I totally support retaining the name Whanganui for the electorate.
N38603 Whanganui Federated Farmers Counter-Objection Name

Whanganui Federated Farmers

Counter-Objection

Whanganui

Relates to objections

N38002
This objection does not relate to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change

Whanganui Federated Farmers

The electorate's name carries significant historical weight, and as a resident, it would be a shame to lose it.

Secondly, Whanganui City remains the largest population center for the electorate. While our area (Ruapehu) is being added to the electorate, Whanganui is still the largest city that we look to, and where many people from our area travel for leisure, hospitality, sports, and medical visits. Our members and wider constituents have a general affiliation with the current name, Whanganui.

Thirdly, the Whanganui River starts at the summit of Ruapehu and meanders throughout the proposed electorate, ending in Whanganui township. I am personally in favor of following catchment boundaries. There is historical significance in the establishment of the region, with early settlers using the river for travel, and the importance many groups place on the spirituality and interconnectedness of its waters.

Lastly, I would be very concerned if the name were changed without proper consultation, particularly on the basis of a singular objection. From our perspective, there seems to be no community backing for a change, and as a result, I would ask that you do not change the name.

Suggested solution

Retain the current name.
N38604 Mrs Patricia Anne Flutey Counter-Objection Name

Mrs Patricia Anne Flutey

Counter-Objection

Whanganui

Relates to objections

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

Mrs Patricia Anne Flutey

Objection to N38002

My objection is that the present name of the Whanganui District Council or South Taranaki District Council whichever is related to aptly describes the situation and area concerned. I was a Patea County Councillor in 1989 when the amalgamation process took place which caused much confusion and despite being told that bigger would be better, both economically and maintenance wise, that was not the case and as far as I can see, costs have been rising ever since. I am instantly aware of the area being discussed when one speaks about either of the above council areas and for that reason alone I am objecting to any change.

Suggested solution

Leave both areas [I] have mentioned as they are.
N39001 Mike Michaels Objection Boundary, name

Mike Michaels

Objection

Rangitikei
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change

Mike Michaels

Proposed changes dilute community of interest

Name not reflective of area

Suggested solution

Move all parts of Ruapehu into Taranaki-King Country and absorb increases through minor adjustments around Hamilton. The proposal to move area into Whanganui spreads it too thin.

Suggest the seat be named Manawatū as this is more appropriate with the inclusion of Horowhenua towns.
N39002 Michael Vance Objection Boundary

Michael Vance

Objection

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

Michael Vance

I strongly object to the moving of Horowhenua to rangatikei electorate
Which is predominantly land used for farming. An electorate that wouldn't I imagine go out of its way to stand up for Levin interests. Levin has more connection with the Kapiti area currently in the Otaki electorate
N39003 Ian Rae Objection Boundary

Ian Rae

Objection

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

Ian Rae

Taihape as a town is dying as a result of being included in the formation of Rangitikei District Council in 1989, while Ohakune has prospered as part of Ruapehu District Council, given their strategies to support the town

Suggested solution

The Southern boundary of the Proposed Whanganui Electorate be moved southwards to include Taihape, as there is is a stong economic connection and ties between between Waiouru, Ohakune, and Taihape, which will benefit all three
N39004 Patricia Vance Objection Boundary

Patricia Vance

Objection

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

Patricia Vance

I strongly object to the moving of Horowhenua to Rangatikei electorate Which is predominantly land used for farming an electorate that wouldn't I imagine go out of its way to stand up for Levin interests. Levin has more connection with the Kapiti area currently in the Otaki electorate
N39005 Mr Ian Rae Objection Boundary

Mr Ian Rae

Objection

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

Mr Ian Rae

There is close synergy between northern Rangitikei and Ruapehu electorate likewise between south rangitikei and Whanganui

Suggested solution

Retain Ruapehu by increasing size by including Northern Rangitkei, and include south Rangitikei with Whanganui Electorate
N39006 Palmerston North City Council Objection Boundary

Palmerston North City Council

Objection

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

Palmerston North City Council

Please see attachment.
N39007 Ms Wendy Williams Objection Boundary, name

Ms Wendy Williams

Objection

Rangitikei
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change

Ms Wendy Williams

The election boundary proposals 2025 have proposed a significant change for the Otaki Electorate and the Levin and Foxton areas of Horowhenua in particular.
In the proposal Levin and Foxton are separated from the rest of the current Otaki Electorate and combined with areas north from Manawatu District Council and Rangitikei District Council to form the ‘Rangitikei Electorate’.

As an area Levin and Horowhenua has a strong connection to Otaki as a ‘community of interest’ and there are many community links between Otaki and Levin, Foxton and Shannon. It is great to be reunited with Shannon and the rest of Horowhenua. The local iwi boundaries and services (Muaupoko Tribal Authority and Raukawa services) encompass Otaki, Levin, Foxton, Shannon and areas in between. Otaki Town while in the KDC area is also in the Mid Central health district and share health services and similar concerns and priorities on these matters. I regularly attend appointments in Otaki and friends tell me that local schools have inter schools sports between Levin and Otaki regularly. We share community events, markets and speakers and issues of concern.
Kapiti-Horowhenua region has long been linked as a community of interest in working together. Residents move and commute to work between the areas. Now with the expressway built and the Otaki to North of Levin expressway build due to start the economic and transport link between our communities and further South is set and confirmed.
The Rangitikei District Council areas which are in the proposed Rangitikei Electorate are distant and of a markedly different composition being predominantly small, spread out rural populations. We in Levin have no connection or relationship with Rangitikei District and think the feasibility of building one between urban areas of Levin and rural areas of particularly Northern Rangitikei District to be incredibly difficult. I had to look on a map to locate place names in the area and read up about them on the district council website. I think these areas will have a much closer affinity to any of the other adjacent electorates who have greater connection to them. To illustrate a point. The driving distance from Levin to Taihape is 1hr37mins according to google maps. It is 2hrs to Moawhango. This is not the furthest point in Rangitikei. But distance is not the biggest issue. These rural areas deserve electoral representation that represents them and their needs as rural areas. As do Levin and Foxton as growing medium urban areas. This is significantly challenging when combined in the same electorate.

Suggested solution

I propose then that:
a. Areas of Rangitikei District be moved into other nearby Electorates with which they have closer affinity and more communities of interest. In particular areas North and East of Hunterville. This would include the towns of Ohingaiti, Mangaweka, Utiku, Taihape, Moawhango and other areas north to Kaimanawa Forest and East to Ruahine Forest Park. I think given the populations in these towns this should be achievable and preferable for all concerned.
b. Preferably areas in South West Rangitikei District (Marton, Bulls, Turikina and coastal towns etc) be placed in to electorates with which they have greater connection such as Whanganui which is much closer. I acknowledge that being more populous towns this is likely not achievable.
c. Otaki and Otaki Beach be kept in the same electorate with Levin.
My preference is of course to stay with all of the Otaki electorate in moving south as this is our community of interest. It is where our closest community links are and even the transport links. I acknowledge though that change must occur somewhere so this is a wish unlikely to happen.
d. A more suitable name for the electorate should be chosen that is representative of the whole electorate. Rangitikei is not an appropriate name. I have heard people suggest Manawatu Electorate (better) but think an entirely different name that is not already in use to avoid any confusion would be much preferable. Would be appropriate to ask local iwi perhaps.
N39008 Mrs Victoria Kaye-Simmons Objection Boundary

Mrs Victoria Kaye-Simmons

Objection

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

Mrs Victoria Kaye-Simmons

We are currently (Levin) Otaki electorate and have been working in a collaborative and engaged way over the past 18 months with individuals who are located in other branches across Otaki electorate. This has been extremely beneficial to our communities when organising speakers and events coming to our towns and support our electorate as a whole. We currently align very well have a lot in common across transport, health and other community issues that are relevant to us. Currently the Rangitieki electorate is spread far and wide, their ability to connect and engage is affected by the service providers that continue to make, connecting via virtual means frustrating when signals drop in and out often. Meeting face to face or zoom hui where connection is rarely or never interrupted is ideal for the individuals and community’s who continue to volunteer their time to make things happen in their areas. We in Levin strongly align and connect with Foxton, Shannon, Otaki. We strongly request this is taken into serious consideration.

Suggested solution

As Levin, Foxton, Otaki and Shannon align well as communities with similar and like minded interests, we ask that you strongly reconsider moving Levin/Foxton to Rangitieki and look at keeping us, Shannon and Otaki together. The northern end of Rangitieki should be moved out into other areas with similar interests and alignment going forward.
N39601 Mr Gregory Smith Counter-Objection Name

Mr Gregory Smith

Counter-Objection

Rangitikei

Relates to objections

N39001, N39007
This objection does not relate to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change

Mr Gregory Smith

The electorate region be retained as Rangitikei (no Macrons - as decided by the Minister for Local Bodies in 2025 LINZ place name proposals resolution)
The region is by far the largest by land area, and is recognised as the region all traffic North (except via Tararua, which will become of greater importance when the over Ruahini route is completed) passes through to other destinations.

Suggested solution

The electorate region be retained as Rangitikei.
(with no Macrons - as decided by the Minister for Local Bodies in 2025 LINZ place name proposals resolution).
Iwi is not required to be specifically consulted.
Unless a new proposed name that does not exist already, is chosen, in this event ALL the community SHALL be consulted as one.
N39602 Rangitikei District Council Counter-Objection Boundary, name

Rangitikei District Council

Counter-Objection

Rangitikei

Relates to objections

N39001, N39007
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change

Rangitikei District Council

Counter-objection to N39001 and N39007 on the name change of the Rangitīkei Electorate

Rangitīkei District Council (Council) strongly disagrees with the objections N39001 and N39007 that suggest that the name of the Rangitīkei Electorate should be changed to the Manawatū Electorate. Council objects to any name change for the Rangitikei Electorate.

The Rangitīkei Electorate is one of the oldest in the country, having first been contested in the 1861 general election for the country’s third parliament.

Council acknowledges that there have been some changes to the boundary of the electorate over the years, but the name has been ever present in the general elections.

Council is of the opinion that a name change is unnecessary and will discredit the historical significance of Rangitīkei within national politics.

Counter-objection to N39009, N39005, N29007, & N29008 on the boundary changes to the Rangitīkei Electorate

Council strongly disagrees with the identified objections that the suggest the Rangitīkei District should be split, with part of the district being removed from the Rangitikei Electorate.

The northern and southern part of the district are on the western side of the Taraura Ranges, with the Rangitīkei River spanning the length of the electorate. While the electorate is fairly large in size, the character of the electorate is predominately rural towns, productive farming land, and vast natural open spaces and rolling hills.

The communities within the northern part of the Rangitīkei District are closely linked to the communities within the southern part of the Rangitīkei District. While each community has their own unique features, they are all linked through the close connections and social cohesion between each community.

The current infrastructure provides strong links between the northern and southern part of the Rangitīkei District. It is easy to traverse the length of the occupied portions of the district utilising the state highway network, which a number of the settlements are situated directly on, or immediately adjacent to. The Rangitīkei communities are also directly connected through both the health and education system. The entire district is facing the same opportunities and challenges, therefore it is essential to have one MP representing the entire Rangitikei District community.

Splitting the Rangitikei District disregards the traditional iwi boundaries of Mōkai Pātea and undermines the value of collective voice. Maintaining the integrity of the rohe is essential to ensure Mana Motuhake and effective political representation for iwi within the electoral system.

Council would like to thank the Representation Commission for the opportunity to provide a counter-objection to the objections on the Rangitīkei Electorate.

Naku noa
Andy Watson
Mayor – Rangitīkei District Council

Suggested solution

See attached
N40001 NZ Labour Party Objection Boundary

NZ Labour Party

Objection

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

NZ Labour Party

Several of our Napier stakeholders objected to the decision to extend Napier’s boundary north into East Coast rather than South into Tukitiki. This is due to their view that people living north of the Wharerata Hills have no geographical connection to, or community of interest with Napier and identify as being part of the East Coast. At the same time the Napier Golf Club and the Marae for the Hāpū who hold Mana Whenua status over Napier is currently in the Tukituki Electorate.

In the north the communities of Waipaoa, Pātūtahi Whatatuhu, Te Karaka and Manutūkē have strong links to those throughout the East Coast region, while being distinct from the communities where the bulk of the population of the Napier electorate lives. Moving these communities from East Coast into Napier would mean they are likely to be represented by an MP whose prime concerns are distinct from their own.

Suggested solution

Instead, we propose that Napier’s northern boundary remains unchanged and its southern with Tukituki be shifted south so it follows the Ngaruroro river instead of the Tutaekuri river.

As well as helping people in the north of the electorate maintain their links to the East Coast, this boundary would also have several benefits for residents living between the Ngauroro and Tutaekuri rivers. The Napier based Te Taiwhenua o Te Whanganui ā Orotū having all their Marae in the Napier Electorate would be unifying, for example. The new boundary would also follow the southern boundary of the enrollment zone for Taradale High School, which is located in Napier. And the Napier golf club would be in the Napier electorate.

Our understanding is that making this change to Napier’s northern and southern boundaries would leave East Coast, Napier, and Tukituki all within population tolerance. Our proposal in relation to the southern boundary is illustrated in the map below.
N41001 Melissa Bourke Objection Boundary

Melissa Bourke

Objection

Palmerston North
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Melissa Bourke

The proposal that the Palmerston North boundary will end at James Line does not take into effect the city streets between James Line and Stoney Creek Road. There are significant subdivisions competed and underway in the space between those roads, including a large retirement village and Palmerston North City Council residential subdivision. The city cemetery also sits in this space.
It would be a bizarre result if our next door residencial neighbour was voting in one electorate and we in another. We both live in Palmerston North city.

Suggested solution

The proposed zone ends instead at Stoney Creek Road. The other side of that road is rural so it is a clear boundary to the city.
N41002 Palmerston North City Council Objection Boundary

Palmerston North City Council

Objection

Palmerston North
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change

Palmerston North City Council

See attachment
N42001 Nicholas Ratcliffe Objection Boundary

Nicholas Ratcliffe

Objection

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

Nicholas Ratcliffe

I object to the boundary between Wairarapa and Tuktuki being so far north. Towns like Waipukurau and Pōrangahau are administratively part of Central Hawke's Bay, and accordingly identify and work much more closely with Hastings and District than Masterton and Greytown.

Suggested solution

Move the electorate boundary to match the regional boundary so that Central Hawke's Bay District lies entirely in Tukituki electorate, rather than being split between Tukituki and Wairarapa.
N42002 Yvette Tyler Objection Boundary

Yvette Tyler

Objection

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

Yvette Tyler

As an Ashhurst resident, I would like to see Ashhurst attached to Palmerston North.
We are effectively a suburb of Palmerston North, with the majority of residents working, shopping, schooling, etc. in Palmy.

Suggested solution

Attach Ashhurst to Palmerston North
N42003 Sam Davis Objection Boundary

Sam Davis

Objection

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

Sam Davis

Stay with pncc. We are on the other side of the hill we are more connected with palmy .
S--- if your going to try this might as will try get Nelson if your going over the hill to get us might as well try get some land across the water to

Suggested solution

Stay as is. If it's not broken don't fix it .it's been this way for how long ? Leave it
N42004 Tessa Pratt Objection Boundary

Tessa Pratt

Objection

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

Tessa Pratt

I object to the town of Ashhurst being moved from Rangitikei electorate to Wairarapa electorate. Ashhurst is on the other side of the Ruahine Range that seperates Ashhurst from Woodville, Pahiatua and beyond.
The majority of people in Ashhurst live, breathe, play in the Manawatu region and have nothing to do with the Wairarapa in their day to day life so this makes no sense. Arguably, we also have very little physical and emotional connection to the Rangitikei electorate either.

Suggested solution

My solution is to either keep Ashhurst as part of the Rangitikei electorate or move us to be part of the Palmerston North electorate as the Wairarapa Electorate has no connection, meaning or interest to Ashhurst.
N42005 Daniel Bates Objection Boundary

Daniel Bates

Objection

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

Daniel Bates

As an Ashhurst resident I feel this change in electorate will reduce my representation in govt as I don't feel this village is part of the Wairarapa as we are a suburb of Palmerston North and fall under their local council area. If anything I would like to see Ashhurst become part of the Palmerston North electorate.
N42006 Hannah Mitchell Objection Boundary

Hannah Mitchell

Objection

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

Hannah Mitchell

Ashhurst is so far away from masterton, eketahuna ect to become part of wairarapa. It would make more sense if it was added to Palmerston North as we are literally 10 minutes away and houses are being built out towards ashhurst that in a few years we’ll be so close to connected anyway
N42007 Ms Sue Pegrume Objection Boundary

Ms Sue Pegrume

Objection

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

Ms Sue Pegrume

Wairarapa electorate. I live in Ashhurst and we are totally disconnected to Wairarapa. There is a natural boundary of mountain ranges, the Ruahines and the Tararuas, between Ashhurst and the Wairarapa. This creates a natural barrier of disconnect. It is not a place we visit often due to the travel involved and it is not a place to go to unless for a specific porpose of exploration. The Wairarapa has completely different issues to Ashhurst and the Manawatu area. Many people who live in Ashhurst work in Palmerston North and Fielding and we are much more effected by what happens in these two towns in our daily lives. We pay rates to Palmerston North. The Rangatiki Electorate we are currently in follows the natural boundaries surrounding us so we at least feel connected to our surroundings and the people who represent us in Parliament. It makes no sense to be encorporated into Wairarapa, and feel so disconnected, with a large physical barrier between us.

Suggested solution

I think it makes much more sense for us to join the Palmerston North Electorate. Then we will have government representation that is directly related to where we live and work rather than a remote representation across a mountain range.
N42008 Phil Stevens Objection Boundary

Phil Stevens

Objection

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

Phil Stevens

This is gerrymandering, pure and simple. The Ashhurst and Fitzherbert areas are part of Palmerston North in the territorial local authority designation, so the political delineation is already clear. But beyond this, the economic and social centre of gravity for this region is unequivocally in Palmerston North. There is a physical barrier that demarcates the Tararua and Wairarapa regions from the Manawatū, and to breach this out of convenience to realign electorate boundaries would turn Ashhurst and Fitzherbert into a vestigial no-man's-land where our concerns would be drowned out by the interests of Masterton, Carterton, and other Wairarapa communities.

Suggested solution

Move the boundary of the Wairarapa electorate northward to encompass more of the inland Central Hawkes Bay around Waipukurau, Waipawa, and Takapau. Shift Ashhurst back to Rangitikei and Fitzherbert into Palmerston North (although it would be better to move both into PN).
N42009 Mrs Julie Davis Objection Boundary

Mrs Julie Davis

Objection

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

Mrs Julie Davis

I understand that there is a proposal for Ashhurst to be included in the Wairarapa electoral zone . This is bizarre ,we are over the hill range and very disconnected geographically ,socially and economically from Wairarapa

Suggested solution

Most sense would be to include in Palmerston North electorate as Ashhurst residents work , shop , go to school , have doctors and hospital , community groups etc in Palmerston North
N42010 Yang Liu Objection Boundary

Yang Liu

Objection

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

Yang Liu

I object the proposed inclusion of Ashhurst into the Wairarapa electorate, where Ashhurst is not geographically, politically, and practically connected with.

Suggested solution

Ashhurst should remain in the current electorate or join the Palmerston North electorate, which makes more sense than the proposed move.
N42011 Mr Michael Forrest Objection Boundary

Mr Michael Forrest

Objection

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

Mr Michael Forrest

I object to Ashhurst being moved to a less relevant electorate to its population.

Suggested solution

Leave it where it is, or move it to the Palmerston North Electorate where the majority of services are provided locally.
N42012 Mr Stephen Virtue Objection Boundary

Mr Stephen Virtue

Objection

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

Mr Stephen Virtue

Why should we in Ashhurst come under Wairarapa this is a 1st April joke

Suggested solution

Leave it alone !!!
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