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

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N13012 Mrs Jade Phillips Objection Boundary

Mrs Jade Phillips

Objection

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

Mrs Jade Phillips

I do not believe that the area North of Balmoral Road should be in the Mt Albert electorate. No one in this area has Mt Albert as their local community or shopping hub. It will also impact the EGGs boundary, and our ability to have a choice of schools for our daughter is one of the key reasons we purchased our property. Changing the boundary will impact our house price also as being in Zone for EGGs is a clear benefit for anyone living in this area.

Suggested solution

Keep the boundaries as they are.
N13013 Mr Glen McCracken Objection Boundary

Mr Glen McCracken

Objection

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

Mr Glen McCracken

I object and do not support the proposed change to add Balmoral Road and affected Mt Eden suburb streets and being added to Mt Albert electorate. These houses are literally 1-1.5km from Mt Eden village which is central to our lives, not Mt Albert which is not our local village or electorate. It also is likely to have school zone impacts which I also object to. I want my vote to help decisions in my neighbourhood, where I live day to day NOT voting on an electorate I don’t live in day to day.

Suggested solution

Scrap the proposed boundary change, look west if you need more people in Mt Albert.
N13014 Ms. Helen Kuo Objection Boundary

Ms. Helen Kuo

Objection

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

Ms. Helen Kuo

[street name] is located in Mt. Eden, which is closer to Epsom than to Mt. Albert. Therefore, it is inappropriate for it to be moved from the Epsom Electorate to the Mt. Albert Electorate.

Suggested solution

Changing the electorate boundary is unnecessary and would only waste taxpayers' money.
N13015 Mr Adrian Duigan Objection Boundary

Mr Adrian Duigan

Objection

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

Mr Adrian Duigan

I object to the proposal to move residents of "North Balmoral" out of the Epsom electorate and into Mt Albert. I am born and raised in Epsom, Mt Eden is the heart of this community. All the essential amenities and services we use are in Mt Eden / Epsom. Our schools, shopping, friends and neighbours are in Mt Eden / Epsom. It looks on the map as if your strategy is just to "trim the fringe" of the Epsom electorate rather than really understanding its constituents and community alignment.

Suggested solution

I don't know the basis of the criteria at work here, but I would have thought it made more sense to split Remuera out of the Epsom electorate using State Highway 1 as a boundary. As a life-long Epsom resident and Aucklander, Epsom and Mt Eden align more closely as a community while Remuera, Orakei and Meadowbank align as a more natural electorate IMHO. The motorway is a community divider.
N13016 Mr Philip Ainsworth Objection Boundary

Mr Philip Ainsworth

Objection

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

Mr Philip Ainsworth

I am currently a resdient in the Epsom elecotrate residing in [street name] Mt Eden. As a long term resident from Mt Eden my affinity is with the Mt Eden / Epsom area and as such feel I am well represented by an MP for the Epsom electorate. The proposed change to move residents in my street to the Mt Albert electorate makes no sense when all our social interaction is within the Mt Eden/ Epsom community area. Our three children all attended Epsom Girls Grammar School and I served on the Board of that school in the heart of the Epsom electorate. Likewise we have been involved in Mt Eden Tennis Club and other local facilitiss all within the Epsom electorate. Our family does not use facilities within the Mt Albert electorate at all and have no connection to this geographic area. It makes no sense for us to have parliamentary representation for a geographic area in which we have not interest or community involvement.

Suggested solution

The Epsom elecotorate should be defined along Balmoral Road which is both a natural physical boundary and boundary for different communities.
N13017 Mr Shouming Sun Objection Boundary

Mr Shouming Sun

Objection

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

Mr Shouming Sun

I object to move the area north of Balmoral Road up to Herbert, Croydon and Fairview Roads from Epsom electorate to Mount Albert electorate.

One of the key reasons my family chose to live in the Epsom electorate is because of its outstanding education resources. Epsom is home to some of the top-performing public schools in the region, which offer unparalleled academic opportunities and a supportive learning environment for our children. As parents who deeply value education, we believe access to quality schooling is essential for our children's future.

Being part of the Epsom electorate has allowed us to engage with a community that prioritizes educational excellence. Moving to the Mont Albert electorate would place our children at a disadvantage in terms of school zoning and access to these valuable educational institutions.

We respectfully urge you to reconsider this change and allow families like ours to remain within the Epsom boundary, where we can continue to provide our children with the best possible foundation for their academic and personal development.

Sincerely,
Shouming Sun

Suggested solution

Remain the area north of Balmoral Road up to Herbert, Croydon and Fairview Roads in Epsom electorate.
N13018 Ms Qian Zhang Objection Boundary

Ms Qian Zhang

Objection

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

Ms Qian Zhang

I am writing with heartfelt concern to express my objection to the proposed boundary change that would move the area north of Balmoral Road, including Herbert, Croydon, and Fairview Roads, from the Epsom electorate to Mount Albert.

When my family chose to settle in the Epsom electorate, it wasn’t just about finding a place to live — it was about finding a community where our children could thrive. Epsom’s exceptional education resources were a major part of that decision. The area is home to some of the highest-performing public schools in the region, offering not just academic excellence but also a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to reach their full potential.

As parents, we place immense value on education — it is one of the most important gifts we can give our children. Being part of the Epsom electorate has meant that we can provide them with access to schools that inspire and challenge them, within a community that shares these values and works together to support young learners.

To be moved to the Mount Albert electorate would not only affect school zoning, but also disconnect us from the educational ecosystem we deliberately chose and deeply value. It would limit our children’s opportunities and create uncertainty in a critical stage of their development.

We sincerely ask that you reconsider this change. For families like ours, remaining within the Epsom boundary is about more than lines on a map — it’s about continuing to give our children the best possible future, surrounded by a community that shares our hopes and dreams for them.

With respect and gratitude,
Qian Zhang

Suggested solution

Keep this area in the Epsom electorate, thanks.
N13019 Mr Joss Eldridge Objection Boundary

Mr Joss Eldridge

Objection

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

Mr Joss Eldridge

I oppose the changes of moving [street name] and surrounding blocks from Epsom into Mt Albert. I believe the Epsom electorate is established based on community connection through all the schools north of the area and local businesses. It is strong proud community that wants to stay together. It also doesn't make sense to carve out established blocks from Epsom into Mt Albert, to bring in communities from Newton and Eden Terrace.

Suggested solution

Keep the blocks surrounding [street name] in Epsom and include some small parts in other areas if necessary.
N13020 Mrs Simonne Eldridge Objection Boundary

Mrs Simonne Eldridge

Objection

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

Mrs Simonne Eldridge

I oppose the changes of moving [street name] and surrounding blocks from Epsom into Mt Albert. I believe the Epsom electorate is established based on community connection through all the schools north of the area and local businesses. It is strong proud community that wants to stay together. It also doesn't make sense to carve out established blocks from Epsom into Mt Albert, to bring in communities from Newton and Eden Terrace.

Suggested solution

Keep the blocks surrounding [street name] in Epsom and include some small parts in other areas if necessary.
N13021 Mrs Juliet Moore Objection Boundary

Mrs Juliet Moore

Objection

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

Mrs Juliet Moore

We live in Mt Eden in the Epsom electorate and we object to the proposal of moving us to Mt Albert Electorate. We are walking distance to the village , which we frequent every day. Mt Albert is a 15 drive for us, we have never gone there. Plus Spsom girls is a mere 15 minute walk from our house.

Suggested solution

Keep [street name] in the Epsom Electorate
N13022 Mr Shane Farley Objection Boundary

Mr Shane Farley

Objection

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

Mr Shane Farley

Mt Albert -I strongly object to changing my area from Epsom to Mt Albert, we are situated in the heart of Mt Eden and all our local connections and services such as medical, schooling, local shopping etc are in the Eden/Epsom zone. Mt Albert is quite some distance away from us and we have not made the sacrifices to get into the area with its excellent school zones to have it changed to our detriment both practically and financially.

Suggested solution

leave the area as it is.
N13023 Ms Julie Cooke Objection Boundary

Ms Julie Cooke

Objection

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

Ms Julie Cooke

My husband Don McBeath and I object to the proposed boundary change which will move our property into Mt Albert electorate from Epsom electorate.
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!
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