Boundary changes threaten East Coast electorate's voter base

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Proposed electorate boundary changes could shift 1300 East Coast voters to the Napier electorate, sparking opposition. This shift is part of a review of electorate boundaries for the 2026 general election. Submissions against the changes criticize the "encroachment" of the Napier electorate. The East Coast electorate branch of the National Party opposes the proposal, citing a fractured relationship between Gisborne and its rural areas. The Representation Commission received 636 objections to the proposed boundaries. The final decisions will determine the electorate maps for the upcoming 2026 general election.


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