Proposed Electorate Boundaries
M07 TE TAI TONGA
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Māori Electoral Districts |
Electoral |
Variation from quota |
Projected |
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Code. |
Name |
Number |
Percentage |
2008 (%) |
2011 (%) |
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M07 |
Te Tai Tonga |
59,117 |
-466 |
-0.8% |
0% |
0% |
General Description
The Te Tai Tonga electorate comprises the South Island, Chatham Islands and Stewart Island/Rakiura, and extends into the North Island to include Wellington City and part of Lower Hutt (including Eastbourne).
Summary of Reasons
Te Tai Tonga electorate is over the permitted quota, while Ikaroa-Rawhiti is under quota. The Commission has balanced these two electorates against each other with no effect on other boundaries. The balance occurs by changing the Te Tai Tonga boundary in the North Island to follow an east-west line through the Hutt Valley. The western hill areas of Hutt Valley and the Taita and Naenae areas move into the Ikaroa-Rawhiti electorate. Te Tai Tonga retains the coastal areas, Wellington Harbour fringe and adjoining river flats.
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