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Date: 31 March 2022
In accordance with section 19R of the Local Electoral Act 2001, the Local Government Commission has determined the representation arrangements for the election of the Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council to be held on 8 October 2022.
In order to provide effective representation of communities of interest and fair representation for electors of Manawatū-Whanganui Region, the Commission has determined that:
The Council will comprise 14 councillors elected as follows:
|
Constituency |
Councillors |
|---|---|
|
Raki Māori Constituency |
1 |
|
Tonga Māori Constituency |
1 |
|
Ruapehu General Constituency |
1 |
|
Whanganui General Constituency |
2 |
|
Manawatū-Rangitīkei General Constituency |
2 |
|
Palmerston North General Constituency |
4 |
|
Horowhenua General Constituency |
2 |
|
Tararua General Constituency |
1 |
The Commission’s decision upholds the council’s decision.
The determination is available on the Commission’s website: https://www.lgc.govt.nz/representation-reviews/current-determinations/
Penny Langley
Chief Executive