How to make an Objection

Any individual or organisation can make an objection to the proposed electoral boundaries. If you would like to make an objection, you will need to do this by 5.00 pm Tuesday 5 June 2007.

It’s important to read through the reasons that are given for the proposed boundaries before making your objection. Check a copy of the report and the proposed boundary maps or visit the elections website http://www.elections.govt.nz.

Key things to consider when making your objection

Electorates must have a certain number of people in them. The limits for the number of people in each electorate are:

The electoral boundaries are set using criteria that are outlined in the Electoral Act. These criteria are listed below. Your objection to the proposed boundaries should also be based on these criteria.

• Existing boundaries – where these currently are located.

• Community of interest – this includes factors such as tribal affiliations for Maori electorates.

• Facilities of communications – this includes access to communications links such as roads and telephone services.

• Topographical features – this includes factors such as where mountains and rivers are located.

• Projected variations in electoral populations – this includes anticipated changes such as large increases or decreases in the size of the population between one set of boundaries and the next.

Checklist

Have you:

• included your name, address and telephone number

• filled in all of the sections in the objection form

• outlined your reasons for your objection based on the criteria that are used to set the boundaries.

Once you have completed your objection form, post, fax or email this to:

Representation Commission
PO Box 3220
Wellington

Fax: (04) 495 0031

Email: representation.commission@justice.govt.nz

Commission's Full Report | Proposed Electorates | Interactive Maps