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Objections to the proposed electorates and boundaries are listed below.

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Number Name Submission Change type View
N13024 Mr Jaiman Soma Objection Boundary

Mr Jaiman Soma

Objection

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

Mr Jaiman Soma

Not to put my area in the Mt Albert electorate as we have more to do with Epsom than Mt Albert

Suggested solution

Keep us as epsom
N13025 Eddie Xu Objection Boundary

Eddie Xu

Objection

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

Eddie Xu

I seriously believe I belong to the area of Mt Eden village where I go to on foot with only five minutes. I even don't know where the Mt Albert village is. So I strongly object the proposals for boundary change.

Suggested solution

Keep the [street name] to Mt Eden area as usual.
N13026 Daniel Johnson Objection Boundary

Daniel Johnson

Objection

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

Daniel Johnson

We object to the proposed change to shift our property, [street address], our Street and our Neighborhood from Epsom to Mount Albert electorate because it is incongruous with our location, proximity, community, outlook and involvement in the Mt Eden Village and Epsom area, schools, businesses, and recreational facilities. We do not in any way assimilate with Mt Albert nor would we feel fairly represented by Mt Albert which is focused around Mt Albert village.

Suggested solution

Maintain the current electoral boundaries particularly the area north of Balmoral Road and east of Dominion Road, or at very least north of Kingsview and East of Mewburn, which is in extremely close proximity to Mt Eden village and the heart of Epsom, and an inherent part of Epsoms identity.
N13027 Paul Francis Objection Boundary

Paul Francis

Objection

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

Paul Francis

I do not want the Epsom Electorate boundary for my street to be changed to Mt Albert. I live in [street name] which is in the heart of Mt Eden, walking distance from Mt Eden Village, we have always been in the Epsom Electorate and do not want it to change. Mt Albert is miles away and not typical of the community we have in Mt Eden and Epsom where we have representation addressing our needs.
Paul

Suggested solution

Leave the boundaries as they are please.
N13028 Ke Yang Objection Boundary

Ke Yang

Objection

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

Ke Yang

We object to being placed in the Mt Albert electorate. Our community is part of Mt Eden, both historically and in day-to-day life. We are connected to Mt Eden's facilities, businesses, and cultural landmarks. This change would disrupt our community's cohesion and identity. We urge reconsideration to align boundaries with our historical and practical ties to Mt Eden.
N13029 Mr Gerry Symonds Objection Boundary

Mr Gerry Symonds

Objection

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

Mr Gerry Symonds

I live on [street name] which is a short stroll to the Mt Eden Village and has always been associated with Mt Eden and Epsom community, schools and amenities. It seems illogical to be re-zoned into the Mount Albert electorate.

Suggested solution

I would suggest that the boundary remains at Balmoral Road.
N13030 Patrice Gaffaney Objection Boundary

Patrice Gaffaney

Objection

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

Patrice Gaffaney

Hello
I live at [street address], Mt Eden, which currently falls within the boundaries of the Epsom electorate. I am writing IN FAVOUR of my address being moved into the Mt Albert electorate. I do not want to be represented by an MP who has fomented racial hatred throughout this country.

Kind regards
Patrice Gaffaney
[street address]
Mt Eden Auckland
N13031 Chris Petersen Objection Boundary

Chris Petersen

Objection

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

Chris Petersen

You need to base your objection on the criteria the Representation Commission uses when considering the boundaries. These include:

existing electorate boundaries- We live 5 mins walk from Mt Eden village ( Epsom identity). We have no reason or affiliation with Mt Albert. If you take us out of Epsom electorate we will never have representation on the geographical issues that affect us - transport, education, school zoning

communities of interest (including iwi affiliations in Māori electorates)
the infrastructure that links communities, such as roads and bridges
topographic features such as mountains and rivers-
as above

projected variations in electoral populations over the next 5 years.-
Mt albert is presently being intensified with infill housing considerable more than Epsom so stop the micro vision and taking a handful of people out of their traditional electorate to rebalance the populations

Suggested solution

Keep as is. EPSOM!
N13032 Ms Julia Cameron Objection Boundary

Ms Julia Cameron

Objection

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

Ms Julia Cameron

I wish to object on the proposed change to the Epsom electorate, ie the pocket proposed to move into My Albert.

I live in Balmoral ([street address]), which is city side of Balmoral Rd & very close to Potter Parks and everything we do is in the Mt Eden/ Epsom area. My 3 girls go to Mt Eden Primary, ANI & next year Epsom Girls. We play tennis at the local Mt Eden tennis club and shop in the Mt Eden/Epsom area and travel more frequently in the roads & buses in those areas.
To be part of any Albert makes no sense at all.

Suggested solution

A more logical split would be for streets east of Dominion Road to remain in the Epsom electorate and west to be in the Mt Albert electorate i.e. aligning to the Epsom Girls school zones.
N13033 Kim Cunningham Objection Boundary

Kim Cunningham

Objection

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

Kim Cunningham

Mt Albert - I object to being transferred from Epsom to Mt Albert as the area I live in has no ties to Mt Albert. Our closest mountain is Mt Eden. Our school communities are Epsom Girls' Grammar school and Auckland Grammar school. Our local amenities are in Mt Eden Village.

Suggested solution

The area bounded by Balmoral road north to Herbert, Croydon, and Fairview roads should remain in the Epsom electorate.
N13034 Mrs Tracy Peirce Objection Boundary

Mrs Tracy Peirce

Objection

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

Mrs Tracy Peirce

I object to removing an area north of Balmoral Road up to Herbert, Croydon and Fairview Roads and moving this to the Mt Albert electorate. People in this area look to Mt Eden, not Mt Albert, for their day to day life, eg shopping, amentities, community activities. It splits school zones which are integral part of communities. It undermines the current strong social cohension of Mt Eden.

Suggested solution

Do not move the existing Epsom boundary line in this area.
N13035 Mr Craig Peirce Objection Boundary

Mr Craig Peirce

Objection

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

Mr Craig Peirce

I object to removing an area north of Balmoral Road up to Herbert, Croydon and Fairview Roads and moving this to the Mt Albert electorate. People in this area look to Mt Eden, not Mt Albert, for their day to day life, eg shopping, amentities, community activities. It splits school zones which are integral part of communities. It undermines the current strong social cohension of Mt Eden.

Suggested solution

Do not alter the existing boundary line.
N13036 Luke Peirce Objection Boundary

Luke Peirce

Objection

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

Luke Peirce

I object to removing an area north of Balmoral Road up to Herbert, Croydon and Fairview Roads and moving this to the Mt Albert electorate. People in this area look to Mt Eden, not Mt Albert, for their day to day life, eg shopping, amentities, community activities. It splits school zones which are integral part of communities. It undermines the current strong social cohension of Mt Eden.

Suggested solution

Retain existing boundary lines.
N13037 Isaac Peirce Objection Boundary

Isaac Peirce

Objection

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

Isaac Peirce

I object to removing an area north of Balmoral Road up to Herbert, Croydon and Fairview Roads and moving this to the Mt Albert electorate. People in this area look to Mt Eden, not Mt Albert, for their day to day life, eg shopping, amentities, community activities. It splits school zones which are integral part of communities. It undermines the current strong social cohension of Mt Eden.

Suggested solution

Retain existing boundary lines.
N13038 Euan Crump Objection Boundary

Euan Crump

Objection

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

Euan Crump

My family has lived in [street name] in Mt Eden for over 50 years and we have for a very long time strongly associated ourselves with the Epsom electorate, the Mt Eden community and Maungawhau Maunga, and walk through the village daily. My family also has a strong relationship with Epsom Girls Grammar and Auckland Grammar which for many decades as been affiliated with Epsom and Mt Eden.

Suggested solution

Could you please consider retaining the existing boundary on Balmoral Road and Dominion Road as shown in the attached marked up diagram. Thank you.
N13039 Mrs Glenda Brooks Objection Boundary

Mrs Glenda Brooks

Objection

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

Mrs Glenda Brooks

We are objecting to the proposed change of our electorate from Epsom to Mt Albert. I first moved to Mt Eden in 1984 and in the last 41 years have loved living in 6 different locations within this electorate. My husband and I have lived in our current home in [street name] for 25 years - moving from another home in [street name] where we had lived for 6 years. Mt Eden / Epsom is where we identify our lives here in Auckland and where we relate to the Community. We have no connections or identity with Mt Albert, and feel geographically distanced.
N13040 Mr Christopher Holmes Objection Boundary

Mr Christopher Holmes

Objection

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

Mr Christopher Holmes

I object to the proposed boundary change that moves the area north of Balmoral Road from the Epsom to the Mt Albert electorate. We live in that area and our lives are more focused towards Mount Eden and Newmarket rather than Mount Albert, so we would prefer our MP to be from Epsom rather than the Mt Albert electorate.

Suggested solution

Don't change the boundary for the area north of Balmoral Road.
N13041 Mr Yihao Gao Objection Boundary

Mr Yihao Gao

Objection

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

Mr Yihao Gao

I don't support the change of splitting [street name] out of Mount Eden to Mount Albert. Epsom is an electorate that places a strong emphasis on education. The change would undermine the strong community of interest. People in Epsom have long voted for local representatives who share our values of aspiration and education

Suggested solution

Keep the current boundaries of the Epsom electorate. The proposed change does not make sense!
N13042 Mrs Hongjie Qi Objection Boundary

Mrs Hongjie Qi

Objection

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

Mrs Hongjie Qi

I don't support the change of splitting [street name] out of Mount Eden to Mount Albert. Epsom is an electorate that places a strong emphasis on education. The change would undermine the strong community of interest. People in Epsom have long voted for local representatives who share our values of aspiration and education.

Suggested solution

Keep the current boundaries of the Epsom electorate. The proposed change does not make sense!
N13043 Amanda Wood Objection Boundary

Amanda Wood

Objection

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

Amanda Wood

To The Commission

I strongly object to the proposal to amend the Epsom electorate and ask that [street name], Mt Eden remain in the Epsom electorate rather than moving to the Mt Albert electorate.

Our reasons being:

We are around 1 km from Mt Eden village and the mountain itself - we are a significant distance from Mt Albert - it takes about 20 minutes to drive to Mt Albert! Mt Albert is not our local community and we have no connection with it.
Mt Eden village is where we live our daily lives - both driving and bussing through it to our workplaces, until recently our daughters education, eating out, posting parcels, visiting pharmacies, having items repaired, gifts purchased. We can do all of this within walking distance and do not even need to drive our car.
Epsom Girls Grammar School zone must align with the Epsom boundary - this is historic, significant, and an important driver as to why some live in this area
Balmoral and Greenlane West are natural boundaries due to the size of carriage way - why create new ones away from the main roads?
Thank you for your consideration.

Suggested solution

[street name], Mt Eden remains in the Epsom electorate and the Balmoral Road boundary is retained.
N13044 Adrian Wood Objection Boundary

Adrian Wood

Objection

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

Adrian Wood

To The Commission

I strongly object to the proposal to amend the Epsom electorate and ask that [street name], Mt Eden remain in the Epsom electorate rather than be added to the Albert electorate.

Our reasons being:

We are around 1 km from Mt Eden village and the mountain itself - we are a significant distance from Mt Albert - it takes about 20 minutes to drive to Mt Albert! Mt Albert is not our local community and we have no connection with it.
Mt Eden village is where we live our daily lives - both driving and bussing through it to our workplaces, until recently our daughters education, eating out, posting parcels, visiting pharmacies, having items repaired, gifts purchased. We can do all of this within walking distance and do not even need to drive our car.
Epsom Girls Grammar School zone must align with the Epsom boundary - this is historic, significant, and an important driver as to why some live in this area
Balmoral and Greenlane West are natural boundaries due to the size of carriage way - why create new ones away from the main roads?
Thank you for your consideration.

Suggested solution

That [street name], Mt Eden remain in the Epsom electorate and the natural boundary of Balmoral Road is retained.
N13045 Mr Daniel Yip Objection Boundary

Mr Daniel Yip

Objection

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

Mr Daniel Yip

To Whom it may concern,

I strongly object to the proposal to move my neighborhood, north of Balmoral Road up to Herbert, Croydon, and Fairview Roads, from the Epsom electorate to the Mount Albert electorate. As a resident who recently purchased a home in this area, I feel deeply connected to the Epsom community and believe it makes no sense to adjust the boundary around our neighborhood, which lies close to the heart of the electorate.

Our daily lives revolve around Mount Eden, where we shop, access amenities, and engage in community activities—clearly aligning with Epsom, not Mount Albert. The Epsom electorate’s focus on education, particularly with the Epsom Girls’ Grammar School zone, unites our community, and splitting this zone would undermine our shared values. Furthermore, our neighborhood’s central location within Epsom makes it integral to the electorate’s identity. There are many other areas, particularly those further from the heart of Epsom, that could be adjusted instead to balance population numbers without disrupting such a core community.

Keeping our neighborhood in Epsom ensures our local representation reflects our priorities and maintains our community’s unity. I urge the Commission to reconsider this proposal and explore alternative options.

Thank you for considering my objection.

Sincerely,

Daniel
N13046 Ms Leanna Peachey Objection Boundary

Ms Leanna Peachey

Objection

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

Ms Leanna Peachey

Dear Representation Commission,

I am writing to oppose the proposal to move my neighborhood, north of Balmoral Road up to Herbert, Croydon, and Fairview Roads, from the Epsom electorate to the Mount Albert electorate. I feel strongly connected to Epsom and believe our neighborhood clearly belongs in this electorate.

As someone actively involved in community groups within the Epsom electorate, I share common values with these groups, centered around aspiration and community cohesion, which are deeply tied to this area. My daily life revolves around Mount Eden, where I shop, attend local events, and use amenities—aligning with Epsom, not Mount Albert. Our neighborhood, close to the heart of Epsom, is integral to the electorate’s identity. The electorate’s emphasis on education, particularly with the Epsom Girls’ Grammar School zone, unites us, and splitting this zone would weaken our community. It makes no sense to redraw the boundary here when other areas, farther from Epsom’s core, could be adjusted instead to balance population numbers.

Keeping our neighborhood in Epsom ensures our local representation reflects our shared priorities. I belong with Epsom and urge the Commission to consider alternative options to maintain our community’s unity.

Thank you for considering my objection.

Sincerely,
Leanna
N13047 Hanna Hay Objection Boundary

Hanna Hay

Objection

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

Hanna Hay

I have lived in Mt Eden/E[som my whole life. It is my community and the Mt Eden Village is walking distance from our home. It is where we shop, attend the community hall events, meet friends for coffee, see our doctor, everything. Our parents are also up the road in the Epsom area.

We ask you please to not change our St ([street name]) into a Mt Albery electorate. We have no ties to the community and in fact it is a 10 minute drive away to reach. It is not close by at all and makes no sense! This change doesn't just affect our sense of community but it also affects my daughters schooling. I went to Epsom girls and is walking distance from our home. The change of electorate will also affect her school zone. I ask you please do not change our Mt Albert. It is not the area we live in at all!

Suggested solution

Please do not change our feeling of belonging within the Mt Eden/Epsom community. It is where we live, breathe and contribute to our communtity. We do not live in Mt Albert, it is not even walking close.
N13048 Mr David Thomson Objection Boundary

Mr David Thomson

Objection

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

Mr David Thomson

I have owned houses within and lived in the Epsom electorate since 2002, and my family and I have owned and lived in [street name], Mt Eden since 2010. We spend all of our lives in the Mt Eden and Epsom areas. We have had nothing whatsoever to do with Mt Albert for the past 23 years and have no connection with that area. Our family and now adult children has grown up in Epsom, and we definitely look to Mt Eden and to Epsom for our day-to-day life - shopping, amenities and regular activities. We deliberately bought and renovated our home in [street name] knowing that it was part of the Epsom electorate. We feel very strongly that the proposed change of the electorate boundary is unreasonable and we wish to express our opposition to this in the strongest possible terms.
N13049 Mrs Jane Thomson Objection Boundary

Mrs Jane Thomson

Objection

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

Mrs Jane Thomson

I have owned houses within and lived in the Epsom electorate since 2002, and my family and I have owned and lived in [street name], Mt Eden since 2010. We spend all of our lives in the Mt Eden and Epsom areas. We have had nothing whatsoever to do with Mt Albert for the past 23 years and have no connection with that area. Our family and now adult children has grown up in Epsom, and we definitely look to Mt Eden and to Epsom for our day-to-day life - shopping, amenities and regular activities. We deliberately bought and renovated our home in [street name] knowing that it was part of the Epsom electorate. We feel very strongly that the proposed change of the electorate boundary is unreasonable and we wish to express our opposition to this in the strongest possible terms.

Suggested solution

Leave the electorate boundary as it is, or only move houses and addresses into the Mt Albert electorate that are much closer to Mt Albert.
N13050 Ms Joanne Wadey Objection Boundary

Ms Joanne Wadey

Objection

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

Ms Joanne Wadey

I want to object to [street name] being moved from Epsom to Mt Albert electorate. We identify as being part of the Eden / Epsom community, with relevant community interest including education. Mt Albert is not relevant for us. This also has the potential to put AGS and EGGS school zones at risk in the future, which would have a huge impact on our schooling options and house prices.
[street name] is very close in proximity to Epsom with Balmoral Rd being a clear boundary.
N13051 Mr Chris Kane Objection Boundary

Mr Chris Kane

Objection

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

Mr Chris Kane

My interests and values are strongly linked to Mt Eden not Mt Albert, there is a strong sense if shared values and common purpose with strong local representation. Changing the boundary will weaken these ties.

Suggested solution

Keep the boundary as is
N13052 Winnie Yim Objection Boundary

Winnie Yim

Objection

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

Winnie Yim

Our street ([street name]) is so well connected to the community and local shops of Mt Eden Village, Epsom and Newmarket. Our kids attend local schools of ANI, EGGS and AGS, where they make friends and grow together. I shop at these locals as part of my day-to-day life. If we are forced to move electorate to Mt Albert which, to me, is a foreign suburb, I would no longer feel having a sense of belonging. My family don't shop nor spend anytime in the Mt Albert area (and you will find that our neighbours on [three street names] would be similar). Our children go to the Epsom Library and Mount Eden is a short walking distance from our house. Our rate payments meant to contribute to our local community and places we visit in our day-to-day life!

Moreover, despite there is no known proposed change of school zoning for EGGS/ AGS/ ANI currently, there is a huge risk of our street getting craved out on future school re-zoning if [street name] is no longer part of the Epsom Electorate - This will inevitably have a significant negative impact to our house value. [street name] is one of the prime street at our local Mt Eden area, much closer to Epsom and Newmarket than Mt Albert, the boundary re-alignment simply does not make sense by removing the [two street names] from Epsom Electorate.

Suggested solution

If I read the reason for change for the Epsom electorate, my understanding is that the Epsom electorate has room to grow which I do not have a problem with. But the consideration should only be extended to include new streets / areas to get to the ideal number, and not disadvantaging the real locals losing their status and sense of belonging. For example, if Epsom must gain the 9% electorate population from Auckland Central, then the proposed 3% Maungakiekie to Epsom should not be allowed, as those are closer to the Maungakiekie/ One Tree Hill community. It seems to me that you are shifting one problem to another.

Alternatively, I believe it would make more sense for the southern boundary of Epsom to stop at "Balmoral Road/ Greenlane Road West corner and therefore the block (Greenlane Road West, Pah Road, Selwyn Road, Landscape Road and Mt Eden Road beyond Balmoral and Greenlane Road West” (snapshot) to go to either Mt Roskill or Maungakiekie Electorate.

If Auckland Central has been gaining its population so rapidly, perhaps a brand new electorate needs to be established rather than other electorates needing to shuffle and absorb.
N13053 Mr Alex Yim Objection Boundary

Mr Alex Yim

Objection

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

Mr Alex Yim

Our street, [street name], is well-connected to the community and local shops in Mt Eden Village, Epsom, and Newmarket. Our children attend local schools, ANI, EGGS, and AGS, where they socialise and grow together. I patronise these local businesses as part of my daily routine.

If we were compelled to relocate to Mt Albert, which I perceive as a foreign suburb, I would no longer feel a sense of belonging. My family does not frequent the Mt Albert area, and you will find that our neighbours on [three street names] share similar sentiments.

Our children utilise the Epsom Library, and Mount Eden is conveniently located within walking distance of our residence. Our rate payments are intended to contribute to our local community and places we visit in our daily lives.

Furthermore, despite the absence of any known proposed changes to school zoning for EGGS, AGS, and ANI at present, there is a substantial risk that our street will be excluded from future school re-zoning if [street name] is removed from the Epsom Electorate. This would inevitably have a significant negative impact on the value of our property. [street name] is a prominent street in our local Mt Eden area, situated closer to Epsom and Newmarket than Mt Albert. Therefore, the boundary re-alignment does not make sense by excluding [two street names], from the Epsom Electorate.  

Suggested solution

Upon reviewing the rationale for the Epsom electorate’s change, my understanding is that the electorate has the potential for expansion, which I do not object to. However, the consideration should be limited to extending to include new streets or areas to reach the ideal population, rather than disadvantaging the current residents who are losing their status and sense of belonging. For instance, if Epsom must gain the 9% electorate population from Auckland Central, the proposed 3% Maungakeikei to Epsom should not be approved, as these areas are closer to the Maungakeikei/One Tree Hill community. It appears that you are merely shifting one problem to another.

Alternatively, I propose that the southern boundary of Epsom be adjusted to terminate at “Balmoral Road/Greenlane Road West corner.” Consequently, the block (Greenlane Road West, Pah Road, Selwyn Road, Landscape Road, and Mt Eden Road beyond Balmoral and Greenlane Road West) should be transferred to either the Mt Roskill or Maungakeikei Electorate.

Given the rapid population growth in Auckland Central, it may be necessary to establish a new electorate rather than redistributing populations among existing electorates. 
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