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Date: 25 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 South Taranaki District Council to be held on 8 October 2022.
In order to provide effective representation of communities of interest and fair representation for electors of South Taranaki District, the Commission has determined that:
The Council will comprise a mayor and 13 councillors elected as follows:
|
Ward |
Councillors |
|---|---|
|
Te Kūrae Māori Ward |
1 |
|
Te Tai Tonga Māori Ward |
1 |
|
Taranaki Coastal Ward |
2 |
|
Eltham-Kaponga Ward |
2 |
|
Te Hāwera Ward |
5 |
|
Pātea Ward |
2 |
There will be community boards as follows:
|
Community Board |
Ward |
Elected members |
Appointed members |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Taranaki Coastal |
Taranaki Coastal |
4 |
1 |
|
Eltham-Kaponga |
Eltham-Kaponga |
4 |
1 |
|
Te Hāwera |
Te Hāwera |
4 |
1 |
|
Pātea |
Pātea |
4 |
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