Māori Wards and Constituencies

Council resolved to establish Māori wards for the 2025 local body elections. Through the Representation Review process Council approved one Maori Ward seat - Waka Kai Uru (District-wide Māori Ward).

A binding poll was also run alongside the 2025 election, giving the community the final say on whether the Māori Ward should remain and there will not be a Māori Ward in the next 2028 election.

For further information about the Representation Review 2024 see here.