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Date: 8 April 2016
Commission announces decision on
The Local Government Commission today announced its decision on the Waimakariri District Council’s membership and ward arrangements for the 2016 local elections.
The Council had proposed:
The Commission received one appeal and two objections to the Council’s proposal. After hearing from the Council, the appellant and the objectors the Commission has decided to:
The Council’s representation arrangements for the 2016 local elections will therefore be:
Kaiapoi-Woodend Ward | 4 councillors |
Rangiora-Ashley Ward | 4 councillors |
Oxford-Ohoka Ward | 2 councillors |
The determination is available on the Commission’s website: http://www.lgc.govt.nz/decisions-and-determinations/view/waimakariri-district-council-2016
Councils are required by law to undertake a representation review every six years. The following is a brief outline of the process:
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Media contacts:
Donald Riezebos | Principal Advisor | Local Government Commission | DDI +64 4 460 2202|
MOB 027 243 5658 | donald.riezebos@lgc.govt.nz
Simon Cunliffe | Communications Advisor| Local Government Commission | DDI +64 4 474 8164|
MOB 027 809 3833 | simon.cunliffe@dia.govt.nz