The Representation Commission has released its proposed electorate boundaries for the 2008 election. There's a significant shakeup in South Auckland, with a new electorate in Howick pushing the boundaries around, the boundaries in the South Island continue their relentless march north, and Peter Dunne loses part of Belmont to Rimutaka. There's an online map here for those who want to play.
The proposed boundaries are now open for public comment until June 5. If you'd like to object, there's a guide and form in the media pack here.
5 comments:
Palmerston North BTW loses Linton and Tokomaru and gains Milson and Kelvin Grove (hatchetland). Which is a closer map to actual communities, but likely entrenches the incumbent parties in each seat.
Posted by Idiot/Savant : 5/03/2007 12:52:00 PM
And just wait for some oldish white person in Clevedon to complain about the proposed "Hunua" name.
Posted by Graeme Edgeler : 5/03/2007 01:08:00 PM
Auckland Central is to become more marginal with the loss of Pt Chev. The current majority of 3800 could be cut by half
Posted by T : 5/03/2007 04:13:00 PM
The interesting bit on Wellington is that the Governor-General is no longer in Wellington Central, but Rongotai. The capital buildings are now split
Posted by G7 : 5/03/2007 09:01:00 PM
Hey. I thought you may be interested in the Fruits and Votes blog by Prof Shugart. it's on electoral issues.
Posted by G7 : 5/04/2007 11:44:00 AM
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