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In this section you can view the Local Government Commission’s determinations arising from the representation reviews for the 1998, 2001 and 2004 local authority elections. (Triennial reviews are now known as representation reviews.)

See our guidelines section to view Representation Review Guidelines.

About Representation Reviews

In New Zealand, local authority members are elected every three years. Local authorities are required to review their representation arrangements at least once every six years. Where a council is carrying out a review it must, before the end of August in the year preceding the elections:
  • Review its membership and basis of election.
  • Notify the public of their resolution or set of proposals.
Submissions to a Council’s Proposals

Any person or organisation may lodge a written submission to a council’s proposals. The council considers all submissions and may decide to amend its proposals.

Objections to a Council’s Amended Proposals

If an original submitter is still not satisfied with the council’s decision, they may then lodge a written appeal. Any person or organisation may lodge a written objection to a proposal that has been amended.

Determinations

When councils' amended proposals are subject to appeals and objections the Local Government Commission will determine the council’s membership and basis of election.

Legislation

Following are the relevant provisions of the Local Electoral Act 2001:
  • Sections 19H, 19I and 19J require each council to review its membership and basis of election.
  • Section 19M(1) requires public notification of each council’s proposals.
  • Section 19M(2)(d) states any person or organisation may lodge a written submission regarding a council’s proposals.
  • Section 19O allows anyone who lodged a submission and is not satisfied with the council’s decision to then lodge a written appeal against the decision.
  • Section 19D allows any person or organisation to lodge a written objection to any amended proposal.
  • Section 19R requires the Commission to complete determinations before 11 April in the year of the triennial elections.
  • Sections 19T, 19U, 19V and 19W lists the factors to be considered by local authorities and the Commission.
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