Changes to Auckland Council’s ward and local board
subdivision boundaries are proposed under a statutory
representation review required under the Local Electoral
Act.
“We have listened carefully to feedback from our
local boards and the ward representatives around the table
today. It is now critical that we receive feedback from our
communities on how they wish to be represented.” – Mayor
Phil Goff
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