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| Number | Name | Submission | Change type | View |
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| N20-617 | Mr Kit Parkinson | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Mr Kit ParkinsonCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-003
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Mr Kit ParkinsonLabour's map separates Mt Wellington and worse, it's according to random mesh-blocks rather than communities of interest. Their map cuts along Penrose Road and creates an awkward boundary in and out of side streets off Penrose Road. Several streets, including Penrose Road, Panorama, Mt Wellington Highway and Barrack Road are split and will be in two different electorates. I own three properties in Mt Wellington, but under Labour's proposal they will be in different electorates, even though they are the same suburb. This is absurd. The better solution is separating the proposed Maungakiekie and Manukau East electorates along the Mt Wellington rail line as originally proposed.Suggested solutionKeep the boundary line as the Mt Wellington Railway line, which acts as a natural boundary. |
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| N20-618 | Kit Parkinson | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Kit ParkinsonCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-032 , N20-061, N20-029, N20-062, N20-013, N20-051, N20-048, N20-005, N20-014, N20-015, N20-016, N20-019, N20-018, N20-020, N20-021, N20-022, N20-023, N20-026, N20-024, N20-063, N20-030, N20-031, N20-001, N20-056, N20-002, N20-035, N20-040, N20-041, N20-004, N20-058, N20-059, N20-045, N20-046, N20-049, N20-047, N20-050, N20-052, N20-007, N20-008, N20-055, N20-057, N20-027, N20-010, N20-009
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Kit ParkinsonThe argument that Panmure has no history or common interest with Manukau East is resolved changing the proposed Manukau East electorate name to a name that reflects the communities in the new boundary. These could be: "Otahuhu" which is the middle joining suburb between the original Manukau East communities and the proposed new ones; or "Panmure-Otara"Suggested solutionrename the new Manukau East electorate |
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| N20-619 | Kit Parkinson | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Kit ParkinsonCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-051, N20-054, N20-058
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Kit ParkinsonSubmissions regarding home values decreasing is irrelevant and nonsensical as home values are not based on electorates in which the house resides in, but an array of factors including location near schools, job opportunities, neighbouring prices, home size and usable space, age and condition. Electorates are not mentioned anywhere on the listings/property descriptions on Trademe Property, One Roof or QV. |
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| N20-620 | Kit Parkinson | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Kit ParkinsonCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-006, N20-039, N20-055
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Kit ParkinsonWe are currently going through the consultation process now, which is the point of the submissions and counter-submissions process. This process is the standard process that has been adopted for all previous boundary changes. |
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| N20-621 | Kit Parkinson | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Kit ParkinsonCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-006, N20-007, N20-009, N20-033, N20-036, N20-037, N20-038, N20-047
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Kit ParkinsonDue to population growth, there needs to be some cutting of suburbs along the eastern side, therefore the Mt Wellington Railway Line is a better natural boundary than the Tamaki Estuary. The Tamaki Estuary does extend all the way down to Otahuhu and I note parts of Manukau East currently includes the Estuary |
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| N20-622 | Mrs Violetta Petersen-Lesatele | Counter-Objection | Boundary, name | |
Mrs Violetta Petersen-LesateleCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-003
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Mrs Violetta Petersen-LesateleLabour's map horribly splits Mt Wellington. Their map cuts along Penrose Road and creates an awkward boundary in and out of side streets. Several streets, including Penrose Road, Panorama, Mt Wellington Highway and Barrack Road are split and will be in two different electorates. The better solution is separating the proposed Maungakiekie and Manukau East electorates along the Mt Wellington rail line. Labour's proposal also splits Mt Wellington from its maunga. As a Mt Wellington resident for over 40 years, I have not been in an electorate where my community is separated from our maunga. Mt Wellington has always historically been in Maungakiekie, unlike Panmure and Point England.Suggested solutionKeep the boundary line as the Mt Wellington Railway line, which acts as a natural boundary. |
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| N20-623 | Mrs Violetta Petersen-Lesaetele | Counter-Objection | Boundary, name | |
Mrs Violetta Petersen-LesaeteleCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-032 , N20-061, N20-029, N20-062, N20-013, N20-051, N20-043, N20-048, N20-005, N20-014, N20-015, N20-016, N20-019, N20-018, N20-020, N20-021, N20-022, N20-023, N20-026, N20-024, N20-063, N20-030, N20-031, N20-001, N20-056, N20-002, N20-035, N20-038, N20-039, N20-040, N20-041, N20-004, N20-058, N20-059, N20-045, N20-046, N20-049, N20-047, N20-050, N20-052, N20-007, N20-008, N20-055, N20-057, N20-027, N20-010, N20-009
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Mrs Violetta Petersen-LesaeteleThe argument that Panmure has no history or common interest with Manukau East is resolved changing the proposed Manukau East electorate name to a name that reflects the communities in the new boundary. These could be: "Otahuhu" which is the middle joining suburb between the original Manukau East communities and the proposed new ones; or Panmure-Otara. Mt Wellington Railway Line also forms a natural boundary.Suggested solutionRename the new Manukau East electorate |
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| N20-624 | Mrs Violetta Petersen-Lesatele | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Mrs Violetta Petersen-LesateleCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-047, N20-051
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Mrs Violetta Petersen-LesateleMaungakiekie is named after the maunga “One Tree Hill”, not “Maungarei” (Mt Wellington). Maungarei is in Mt Wellington and Mt Wellington is in the Commission’s proposed Maungakiekie electorate. Island Child submission: Maybury Street is in Tamaki electorate. Agree shouldn’t be called Manukau East, it should be called something else. |
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| N20-625 | Mrs Violetta Petersen-Lesatele | Counter-Objection | Boundary, name | |
Mrs Violetta Petersen-LesateleCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-002, N20-003, N20-008, N20-009, N20-020, N20-026, N20-029, N20-030, N20-039, N20-040, N20-041, N20-042, N20-043, N20-045, N20-046, N20-049, N20-050, N20-055, N20-058
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Mrs Violetta Petersen-LesatelePanmure and Mt Wellington have previously been in different electorates, for example in prior to the 2006 boundary review, Panmure was in Tamakiand Mt Wellington was in Maungakiekie. Maungarei has never not been in the Maungakiekie electorate, except when it was in the old Panmure electorate when Maungakiekie didn’t exist. Therefore, it would be extremely out of order to move Maungarei out of Maungakiekie. As a Mt Wellington resident for over 40+ years and like many other Mt Wellington residents this would create a disconnect and a loss of identify for our community. Mt Wellington is a thriving community and it has enormous potential. Our identity, history and future is connected to our maunga of which Maungakiekie is very much part of. Suggested solutionKeep the boundary line as per the Commission's Report which is the Mt Wellington Railway Line. |
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| N20-626 | Mr Russell Grainger | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Mr Russell GraingerCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-003
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Mr Russell GraingerThis submission's map greatly divides Mt Wellington. According to the submitter, half of Mt Wellington should be in Manukau East while half should be in Maungakiekie. Some residents will be seperated from their maunga. The suggested map cuts along Penrose Road and creates a nonsensical boundary. There will be several streets where residents on the same street will be in different electorates. Tight communities of interest will be separated. The better solution is to keep the Mt Wellington Rail Line as the natural boundary between the proposed Maungakiekie and Manukau East electorates.Suggested solutionKeep the boundary line as the Mt Wellington Railway line, which acts as a natural boundary. |
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| N20-627 | Mr Russell Grainger | Counter-Objection | Boundary, name | |
Mr Russell GraingerCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-032 , N20-061, N20-029, N20-062, N20-013, N20-051, N20-043, N20-048, N20-005, N20-014, N20-015, N20-016, N20-019, N20-018, N20-020, N20-021, N20-022, N20-023, N20-026, N20-024, N20-063, N20-030, N20-031, N20-001, N20-056, N20-002, N20-035, N20-038, N20-039, N20-040, N20-041, N20-004, N20-058, N20-059, N20-045, N20-046, N20-049, N20-047, N20-050, N20-052, N20-007, N20-008, N20-055, N20-057, N20-027, N20-010, N20-009
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Mr Russell GraingerThe argument that Panmure doesn't identify with South Auckland suburbs or has no history or common interest with Manukau East is resolved by changing the proposed Manukau East electorate. The new name should reflect all communities and be one that all new and old residents identify with. "Otahuhu" or "Panmure-Otara" come to mind.Suggested solutionRename the Manukau East electorate |
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| N20-628 | Mr Russell Grainger | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Mr Russell GraingerCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-002, N20-003, N20-008, N20-009, N20-020, N20-026, N20-029, N20-030, N20-039, N20-040, N20-041, N20-042, N20-043, N20-045, N20-046, N20-049, N20-050, N20-055, N20-058
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Mr Russell GraingerPanmure and Point England used to previously be in Tamaki, which would show that while Panmure and Pt England/Glen Innes have a community of interest, this has not always been so for its connection to the Mt Wellington suburb. Maungarei has never not been in the Maungakiekie electorate, except when it was in the old Panmure seat.Suggested solutionKeep the boundary line as per the Commission's Report which is the Mt Wellington Railway Line. |
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| N20-629 | Mr Russell Grainger | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Mr Russell GraingerCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-008, N20-024
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Mr Russell GraingerThe idea that Panmure has been subjected to too many changes and therefore should be left alone now is weak. Panmure was last part of a boundary change following the 2006 census- 14 years ago. Regardless, if population changes, boundaries need to change. |
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| N20-630 | Dr Lee Mathias | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Dr Lee MathiasCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-001
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Dr Lee MathiasThe new Maungakiekie boundary takes into effect changing population sizes in many suburbs based on the figures from the most recent census. If Tamaki Regeneration Company (TRC) activities are going to cause an increase in population as expected and as mentioned in the submissions of the Panmure Community Action Group, Ms Jennifer Andrews, Mr Keith Sharp and others, then it has to be removed from the proposed Maungakiekie electorate in order to assure proportionality with neighbouring electorates.Suggested solutionCleary, the Maungakiekie electorate can not accommodate all of the new populations currently planned and it is most logical that the new populations on the very eastern boundary of the current electorate, within the TRC zone, are re-assigned.This re-assigned will have no impact on the new communities created by the TRC which are discrete and within the Glen Innes, Pt England and Panmure suburbs. I am the inaugural Chairman/ Director of the TRC. |
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| N20-631 | Dr Lee Mathias | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Dr Lee MathiasCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-007, N20-012, N20-025, N20-037, N20-044
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Dr Lee MathiasDHB boundaries are unrelated to general electorate boundaries and are established under different legislation. DHB boundaries are not changing as a result of this boundary review, therefore Jennifer Andrews, Dr Oliver Mudford, Sandra Gordon and others submission point regarding DHBs is irrelevant.I am a former CMDHB Chairman and ADHB DepChairman. |
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| N20-632 | Miss Jennifer Copeland | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Miss Jennifer CopelandCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-032
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Miss Jennifer CopelandThis objection is in support of N20-032.I object to the boundaries being changed as I have lived at this address for 15 years and when I first moved there we came under Tamaki Electorate, then it was changed to Maungakiekie and now yet another change. I dont understand the reasoning and I am very happy under Maungakiekie Suggested solutionDo not change the boundaries |
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| N20-633 | Tony Woodcock | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Tony WoodcockCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-003
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Tony WoodcockLabour's map separates Mt Wellington more so than the Commission's recommendation, which is extremely odd as they say "a better solution is not to split Mount Wellington". They are contradicting themselves. All of Mt Wellington should remain in the Maungakiekie electorate and the suburb should be kept as a whole. Not awkwardly split like the submission suggests. This has been historical practice and should remain that way. The better solution is separating the proposed Maungakiekie and Manukau East electorates along the Mt Wellington Rail Line as originally proposed.Suggested solutionKeep the boundary line as the Mt Wellington Railway line, which acts as a natural boundary. |
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| N20-634 | Tony Woodcock | Counter-Objection | Boundary, name | |
Tony WoodcockCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-032 , N20-061, N20-029, N20-062, N20-013, N20-051, N20-043, N20-048, N20-005, N20-014, N20-015, N20-016, N20-019, N20-018, N20-020, N20-021, N20-022, N20-023, N20-026, N20-024, N20-063, N20-030, N20-031, N20-001, N20-056, N20-002, N20-035, N20-038, N20-039, N20-040, N20-041, N20-004, N20-058, N20-059, N20-045, N20-046, N20-049, N20-047, N20-050, N20-052, N20-007, N20-008, N20-055, N20-057, N20-027, N20-010, N20-009
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Tony WoodcockChange the proposed Manukau East electorate name to one that reflects the communities in the new boundary and one that constituents identify with i.e. "Otahuhu" or "Panmure-Otara".Suggested solutionRename the new Manukau East electorate |
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| N20-635 | Tony Woodcock | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Tony WoodcockCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-002, N20-005, N20-007, N20-009, N20-014, N20-020, N20-026, N20-028, N20-030, N20-034, N20-039, N20-040, N20-041, N20-043, N20-045, N20-046, N20-049, N20-051, N20-055, N20-059, N20-062
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Tony WoodcockThe point made in these submissions that Panmure will not be adequately represented and its issues second to "South Auckland" cannot be assumed or made. This will be determined on the new elected MP for the seat to which Panmure residents will be able to have a say on. |
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| N20-636 | Mr Taylor Watson | Counter-Objection | Name | |
Mr Taylor WatsonCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-001, N20-002, N20-004, N20-005, N20-007, N20-008, N20-009, N20-010, N20-013, N20-014, N20-015, N20-016, N20-018, N20-019, N20-020, N20-022, N20-023, N20-024, N20-026, N20-027, N20-029, N20-030, N20-031, N20-040, N20-041, N20-043, N20-045, N20-047, N20-048, N20-049, N20-050, N20-051, N20-052, N20-055, N20-056, N20-057, N20-058, N20-059, N20-061, N20-062, N20-063
This objection does not relate to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Mr Taylor WatsonThe argument that Panmure has no history or common interest with Manukau East is resolved by changing the proposed Manukau East electorate name to a name that reflects the communities in the new boundary such as "Panmure-Otahuhu". Otahuhu is the middle joining suburb between the original Manukau East communities. Mt Wellington Railway Line also forms a natural boundary.Suggested solutionRename the new Manukau East electorate to something befitting the cultural heritage and significant of the area. |
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| N20-637 | Mr Taylor Watson | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Mr Taylor WatsonCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-006, N20-007, N20-009, N20-033, N20-036, N20-037, N20-038, N20-047
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Mr Taylor WatsonThe Mt Wellington Railway Line, Is a far more natural and clean boundary than the Tamaki Estuary. The Estuary moves through to many electorates to be considered a clean boundary line it does not make rational or economical sense.Suggested solutionUse the Mt Wellington Railway Line as the boundary, its simple clean and effective. |
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| N20-638 | Mr Taylor Watson | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Mr Taylor WatsonCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-003
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Mr Taylor WatsonLabour's map separates Mt Wellington. They contradict themselves when they say "a better solution is not to split Mount Wellington" is separating the proposed Maungakiekie and Manukau East electorates along the rail line as per the Commission’s draft. This line acts as a natural boundary, compared to Labour's jaggerdy boundary that absurdly moves in and out streets splitting tight communities of interest. All of Mt Wellington has historically been in the Maungakiekie electorate, unlike Panmure and Point England. |
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| N20-639 | Michelle Spencer | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Michelle SpencerCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-002, N20-003, N20-008, N20-009, N20-020, N20-026, N20-029, N20-030, N20-039, N20-040, N20-041, N20-042, N20-043, N20-045, N20-046, N20-049, N20-050, N20-055, N20-058
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Michelle SpencerPanmure and Mt Wellington have previously been in different electorates. The last time was in 2006 after the census. I believe Panmure is more connected to Point England and Glen Innes. Glen Innes is currently in a different electorate to Panmure and Point England- it’s in the Tamaki electorate, so the argument that separating Panmure from Mt Wellington will lessen its bond is weak. |
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| N20-640 | Michelle Spencer | Counter-Objection | Boundary, name | |
Michelle SpencerCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-032 , N20-061, N20-029, N20-062, N20-013, N20-051, N20-043, N20-048, N20-005, N20-014, N20-015, N20-016, N20-019, N20-018, N20-020, N20-021, N20-022, N20-023, N20-026, N20-024, N20-063, N20-030, N20-031, N20-001, N20-056, N20-002, N20-035, N20-038, N20-039, N20-040, N20-041, N20-004, N20-058, N20-059, N20-045, N20-046, N20-049, N20-047, N20-050, N20-052, N20-007, N20-008, N20-055, N20-057, N20-027, N20-010, N20-009
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Michelle SpencerThe concern in these submissions about the lack of connection between Panmure and Manukau east can be solved by a new name that represents all the communities in the new electorate, such as "Panmure-Otahuhu".I believe the Commission's proposed boundary of the Mt Wellington railway line is natural. Suggested solutionRename the new Manukau East electorate |
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| N20-641 | Sue White | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Sue WhiteCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-003
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Sue WhiteThe submission's map divides Mt Wellington and its suggested boundary cuts several Mt Wellington streets in half, creating a nonsensical boundary. The submission wording contradicts the map as wording suggests keeping Mt Wellington altogether, while the map shows otherwise. The better solution is keeping the Mt Wellington Rail Line as the natural boundary between the proposed Maungakiekie and Manukau East electorates.Suggested solutionKeep the boundary line as the Mt Wellington Railway line, which acts as a natural boundary. |
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| N20-642 | Sue White | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Sue WhiteCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-006, N20-007, N20-009, N20-033, N20-036, N20-037, N20-038, N20-047
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Sue WhiteDue to population growth, there needs to be some removal of suburbs along the eastern side of the Maungakiekie electorate, therefore the Mt Wellington Railway Line is a better natural boundary than the Tamaki Estuary.Suggested solutionKeep the natural boundary of the Mt Wellington Rail Line. |
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| N20-643 | Sue White | Counter-Objection | Boundary, name | |
Sue WhiteCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-032 , N20-061, N20-029, N20-062, N20-013, N20-051, N20-043, N20-048, N20-005, N20-014, N20-015, N20-016, N20-019, N20-018, N20-020, N20-021, N20-022, N20-023, N20-026, N20-024, N20-063, N20-030, N20-031, N20-001, N20-056, N20-002, N20-035, N20-038, N20-039, N20-040, N20-041, N20-004, N20-058, N20-059, N20-045, N20-046, N20-049, N20-047, N20-050, N20-052, N20-007, N20-008, N20-055, N20-057, N20-027, N20-010, N20-009
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Sue WhiteChanging the name of the proposed Manukau East electorate to one that encompasses the new communities in the boundary, such as "Panmure-Otahuhu", is the best resolution. Otahuhu is the middle joining suburb between the original Manukau East communities and the suggested new ones being added. Mt Wellington Railway Line also forms a natural boundary.Suggested solutionRename the new Manukau East electorate. |
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| N20-644 | Dr Mary Hedges | Counter-Objection | Name | |
Dr Mary HedgesCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-032 , N20-061, N20-029, N20-062, N20-013, N20-051, N20-043, N20-048, N20-005, N20-014, N20-016, N20-019, N20-018, N20-020, N20-021, N20-022, N20-023, N20-026, N20-024, N20-063, N20-030, N20-031, N20-001, N20-056, N20-002, N20-035, N20-038, N20-039, N20-040, N20-041, N20-004, N20-058, N20-059, N20-045, N20-046, N20-049, N20-047, N20-050, N20-052, N20-007, N20-008, N20-055, N20-057, N20-027, N20-010, N20-009
This objection does not relate to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Dr Mary HedgesAll of these objections are based around the idea that Panmure in particular has no history or common interest with Manukau East, a point that I agree with. However, that relates to the proposed name of the electorate rather than the actual proposed boundary.Furthermore, although there is limited history linking these areas, the two ends of the proposed new electorate used to be unified by the employment opportunities of the historic Sylvia Park/Mt Wellington industrial area. The nature of this area has changed and become a major central retail and services hub frequented by both both ends of the proposed new electorate. Therefore the proposed new electorate boundaries actually better represent the primary services hub for all of these suburbs. Suggested solutionThe simplest solution is to change the name of this proposed electorate. While appreciating the elegance of retaining an historic name, the objectors are correct that Manukau East does not reflect the communities included in the new boundaries. No common sense approach would suggest that Pint England and Panmure are any part of Manukau.I therefore suggest a return to the historic Maori portage name of Tauoma or that either one (or both) of the relevant volcanic cones be included in the name (Maungarei and/or Mt Richmond). This would then remove the reference to Manukau in the name and better link the suburbs included in the new boundary via a significant geographic feature. |
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| N20-645 | Dr Mary Hedges | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Dr Mary HedgesCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-001, N20-005, N20-007, N20-009, N20-010, N20-011, N20-015, N20-016, N20-020, N20-023, N20-026, N20-028, N20-029, N20-030, N20-039, N20-040, N20-041, N20-043, N20-045, N20-046, N20-049, N20-050, N20-051, N20-052, N20-055, N20-059
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Dr Mary HedgesThe above objections all reference the growth in population in the Glen Innes-Point England-Panmure areas as a part of the Tamaki regeneration project (TRC) as a reason to not be moved out of the Maungakiekie electorate. This appears to miss some fundamental points.1. That the entire point of electoral boundary review is to account for shifts in population location, as well as growth in population, to ensure that electorates are of broadly similar size. 2. That TRC is not the only major regeneration project and/or intensification project currently underway. There are also large Kainga Ora projects in Oranga and Onehunga as well as significant private development of higher density residential units in these areas. 3. Any suburb on an electoral boundary will, unfortunately, bear the brunt of population density shifts. This is the trade-off between continuity of electorates over time and shifts in the size and location that people live in. Suggested solutionThere is no real solution to this. Our census system is a robust starting point to identify both growth and shifts in population at the mesh block level. In spite of the difficulties with the 2017 census this is still the most robust and accurate measure of these things available - and will continue to be available in five-yearly intervals. The system may not be perfect and some suburbs may experience more electorate movement over time than others but the short answer is that the basis on which boundary changes are made is fair, evidence based and independent. |
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| N20-646 | Dr Mary Hedges | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Dr Mary HedgesCounter-Objection
Manukau East
Relates to objectionsN20-003, N20-034, N20-048, N20-052, N20-058
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Dr Mary HedgesAll of these submissions reference the shape of the new electorate and claim it is impractical. This is brilliant. I suggest the submitter's take an outline of New Zealand and scale it down to the proposed electorate size - interestingly it is almost the same shape as the country, albeit a mirror image.More seriously, the shape of the proposed new electorate actually follows major NE-SW transport corridors (car, rail and bus) toward the southern motorway and airport. This is further supported by the new boundaries following the Eastern train line and then the Southern and is bisected by the Southern motorway. The shape of an electorate is largely irrelevant as it is not expected that voters travel across an electorate to vote. This is not the only electorate with a long-skinny or short-wide shape. Other examples include Christchurch Central, Nelson (the land portion), Tauranga (the land portion), the proposed North Shore and Upper Harbour. Furthermore, the new electorate is not vastly different from the current Maungakiekie electorate shape. Onehunga - Panmure is similar in length to Point England to Otara. If they object to this they should also be unhappy with the current Maungakiekie - that they want to stay in. Suggested solutionFocus on major corridors and natural, clear boundaries such as rivers, estuaries, train lines and motorways. This appears to be what the proposed changes have done and it keeps things clean and simple. |
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