Representation Review 2024

Update on Initial Proposal

Hauraki District Representation Review

On Thursday 27 June, Council heard submissions regarding our initial proposal for the Representation Review and based on feedback have amended the proposal to keep the Plains and Paeroa Ward boundaries the same, with the following make up of Councillors for the district:

Final Proposal

• Plains Ward – 4 Councillors.

• Paeroa Ward – 3 Councillors

• Waihī Ward – 4 Councillors

• Māori Ward – 2 Councillors (not part of the Representation Review)

• One Mayor

View the Public Notice for the full description of submissions and reasoning behind the Final Proposal.

Note: Council has resolved to have a Māori ward for 2025 and is not proposing to rescind that resolution; any appeal or objection to this decision is out of scope for this representation review. Depending on the outcome of a bill before parliament a binding poll on Māori wards will be held at the next triennial election in 2025.

Appeals and Objections to Final Proposal

Feedback opens on Friday 5 July and closes at 4:30pm on Wednesday 7 August.

There are a number of ways to provide feedback

1. Complete the online Appeals and Objections form

2. Send us an email at letstalk@hauraki-dc.govt.nz.

3. Fill in a form at one of our service centres or libraries.

4. Post a form to PO Box 17, Paeroa 3600, addressed to John McIver, Community Growth Manager

5. Phone us on 0800 734 834 (in district) or 07 862 8609.

Feedback closes on this Final Representation Review proposal at 4:30pm on Wednesday 7 August.

Whakapapa | Background

Representation Review - what is it?

The Local Electoral Act 2001 s19H requires local authorities to undertake a review of their representation arrangements at least once every six years. The Council carried out its last review in 2018 (for the 2019 and 2022 triennial elections) and is therefore required to undertake another review this year, for the 2025 and 2028 triennial elections. The Review is an opportunity to look at the number of elected members; ward boundaries and names and/or to consider community boards.