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| Number | Name | Submission | Change type | View |
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| S13-005 | Pauline Dicker | Objection | Boundary | |
Pauline DickerObjection
Dunedin North
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Pauline DickerThe removal of the Peninsula area from Dunedin South and transferred to Dunedin North.The Otago Peninsula area is geographically attached to Dunedin South not Dunedin North. People from the Peninsula shop and do business in this South Dunedin area. To move 8000 people may look like an easy solution to increasing populations but does not take into account the established community of interest. Personally I do not cross town into Dunedin North, whose population includes a transient student population, which has their own specific areas of interest, versus the established communities in the current Dunedin South electorate. To me it is reminiscent of the proposal of a few years ago to move the Chatham Islands from the Rongotai electorate - it was an exercise in numbers versus the relationships that the community sustains. Suggested solutionLeave the Peninsular in Dunedin South by stopping the move further south of this electorate. |
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| S13-006 | Janet Ray | Objection | Boundary | |
Janet RayObjection
Dunedin North
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Janet RayAs a resident of the Otago Peninsula I object to the proposed change to Dunedin North electorate. There is a strong connection to South Dunedin. It is our major shopping area, we have to travel through it to get anywhere and we are more aligned with it than the Dunedin North electorate as we have a similar population demographic and little in common with the NOrth.Suggested solutionLeave it in Dunedin South. |
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| S13-007 | Mr and Mrs Paul and Natalie Karaitiana | Objection | Boundary | |
Mr and Mrs Paul and Natalie KaraitianaObjection
Dunedin North
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Mr and Mrs Paul and Natalie Karaitianawhile we are Te Tai Tonga and understand Dunedin North is below quota we object to Dunedin South including Otago Peninsula being moved into D/Nth electorate.it is difficult enough receiving budgetary consideration regarding issues that affect Otago Peninsula already without being 'relegated further afield to an electorate with no interest in OP. plus we already put up being served by city people that reply with 'where's that?' Suggested solutionuse some other electorate to top up D/Nth |
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| S13-008 | Board of Trustees of Grant's Braes School | Objection | Boundary | |
Board of Trustees of Grant's Braes SchoolObjection
Dunedin North
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Board of Trustees of Grant's Braes SchoolI am writing on behalf of our board of trustees to strongly object to the draft proposal to change the boundaries demarcating Dunedin South and Dunedin North.Our school is located on Larnach Road in Waverley, Dunedin South. As indicated in the draft proposal, if the electoral boundaries were altered, we would become part of Dunedin North. From a geographical and community perspective we find this proposal perplexing and nonsensical. The majority of our Year 6 children transition to Tahuna Normal Intermediate (for Years 7-8), and then many will continue on to other local high schools such as Bayfield, Queen's and King's. If the change to the electoral boundaries went ahead, our neighbouring schools would effectively be in a different part of Dunedin. Schools in Dunedin South also have a strong and longstanding connection with Otākou Marae on the Otago Peninsula, and by changing boundaries, Dunedin South would no longer have a marae in its electorate. We feel that a city can not be divided by a line on a map, but instead consideration is required of the amenities, schools, and community facilities that people in Dunedin South currently access, and most importantly what best serves the people in this area. We consider that there is no compelling reason to shift the established existing electoral boundaries, and again voice our opposition against the draft proposal which would effectively isolate the Otago Peninsula from Dunedin South. |
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| S13-009 | Mr Dominic Tay | Objection | Boundary, name | |
Mr Dominic TayObjection
Dunedin North
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Mr Dominic TayI support the realignment of the northern boundary of Dunedin North to the Dunedin City Council area but object to the realignment of the southern boundary as proposed.I disagree that the Otago Peninsula shares a stronger community of interest with northern Dunedin than with southern Dunedin. Communities particularly at the southern end of the peninsula, such as Waverley and Shiel Hill, are more closely connected with communities such as Andersons Bay, Musselburgh, and Tainui. However, I agree that Dunedin North needs to gain population and that transferring the Otago Peninsula is the easiest way to add to the existing electorate. While Dunedin North as proposed is slightly above quota, I notice that its population is expected to decline slightly in 2023, which may make further growth to this electorate in 2020 more palatable. I also believe the name of the electorate is no longer suitable as it takes in more than just the northern area of Dunedin. Suggested solutionI recommend realigning the boundary between Dunedin North and Dunedin South such that Dunedin North takes in more of the south Dunedin area, including the suburbs of Musselburgh, Andersons Bay and Tainui. This would maintain these communities of interest in the one electorate.With or without my proposed changes, I believe the name of the electorate is no longer suitable. I propose this be changed to 'Dunedin' (preferred), 'Dunedin Central' or 'Ōtepoti'. |
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| S13-601 | George Dawes | Counter-Objection | Boundary, name | |
George DawesCounter-Objection
Dunedin North
Relates to objectionsS13-001, S13-002, S13-004, S13-005, S13-006
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
George DawesI support the boundary recommendation for Dunedin North by the Commission. The historic North/South divide through the city has split an urban centre across two electorates where it would be better served as a single electorate.I support the inclusion of the Otago Peninsula in Dunedin North because its community of interest is inextricably linked with Dunedin. There are a great many tourists attraction on the Otago Peninsula, and the tourism gateway to the city is Port Chalmers, on the other side of the harbour. There is a great deal of business activity between both sides of the harbour. Recently a ferry service between Careys Bay and Portobello has been established, strengthening the links across the harbour communities. Suggested solutionI recommend that Dunedin be centralised into a single Dunedin central seat. This would most successfully reflect the urban and university-based community of interest of Dunedin, while reflecting the rural and farming-based community of interest of Dunedin South (Taieri).I recommend that the electorate is named Dunedin Central. |
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| S13-602 | Joshua Hardy | Counter-Objection | Boundary | |
Joshua HardyCounter-Objection
Dunedin North
Relates to objectionsS13-001, S13-005
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Joshua HardyI personally support the idea of making the Otago Peninsula apart of the Dunedin North electorate as it supports the shift of the electorate to focusing on the urban/university based communities of interest within the Dunedin Region.This idea is supported by the proposed boundary change making the more rural areas to the north of Dunedin a part of the more rurally focused Waitaki Electorate. With the Otago peninsula becoming a more urban area with recent development, it would make sense for it to be a part of a Dunedin electorate and have an MP that is focused on the issues that affects the urban population especially one that has a very well established university-based community like that of Dunedin North. The Otago Peninsula population would benefit greatly from an MP that is more focused on the issues that would have an effect on their urban community. With the proposed Dunedin South boundaries looking to extend further into the rural communities of Milton and Balclutha, Dunedin South looks to become more rurally focused than it already currently is. Therefore it would be best to centralise the interests of urban Dunedin into a single central Dunedin seat which includes that of the Otago Peninsula. Suggested solutionI would recommend that Dunedin centralises and concentrates as a single Dunedin Central seat to focus on the urban issues that affect large community of interest in that area |
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| S13-603 | Mr Michael Bird | Counter-Objection | Boundary, name | |
Mr Michael BirdCounter-Objection
Dunedin North
Relates to objectionsS13-001, S13-002, S13-004, S13-005, S13-006
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Mr Michael BirdI support the boundary recommendation for Dunedin North by the Commission.I support the inclusion of the Otago Peninsula in Dunedin North because its community of interest is inextricably linked with Dunedin. The tourism areas of Dunedin are linked with a Ferry between Port Chalmers and the Peninsula. To say they are not connected by Communities of Interest is incorrect. I believe that Dunedin should have a centralised single Dunedin Central seat, similar to those in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington. This would most successfully reflect the urban and university-based community of interest of Dunedin, while reflecting the rural and farming-based community of interest of Dunedin South (Taieri). Suggested solutionName change the electorate to Dunedin CentralMaintain the current boundary changes proposed by the Commission |
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| S13-604 | Susan Nash | Counter-Objection | Boundary, name | |
Susan NashCounter-Objection
Dunedin North
Relates to objectionsS13-001, S13-002, S13-004, S13-005, S13-006
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Susan NashI support the boundary recommendation for Dunedin North by the Commission. When you look at the number of people in the electorates in the South Island it is clear that growth means change needs to happen. Some people don't like change, and many of the objections were simply this. As population continues to grow it is sensible to make boundary changes that should create room for continued growth.The Peninsula being in the Dunedin North (Central) electorate is a natural part of change, the communities of interest exist in many areas including tourism and conservation efforts. Wellington Central, Auckland Central and Christchurch Central all exist. Dunedin should be the same. Suggested solutionKeep the current boundary changes proposed by the Commission, no changes necessary.Change the name of the electorate to Dunedin Central |
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| S14-001 | Evan Williams | Objection | Boundary | |
Evan WilliamsObjection
Dunedin South
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Evan Williamsboundary changes will give Dunedin city council undue influance over the clutha district council which aligns very well with southland dcc is financialy stressed cdc is in strong position. in the event a merger of councils tthe future of south otago and balclutha will be compromised.this has mooted in the past southland is the only option for cdc the boundary change would push towards dccSuggested solutiondo not change boundarys |
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| S14-002 | Colin Foster | Objection | Boundary | |
Colin FosterObjection
Dunedin South
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Colin FosterMy town (Lawrence) is part of Clutha District, and our current electorate is Clutha-Southland (the clue there is in the name!). It is madness to "move" us into Dunedin South - we have no organisational, territorial or other connection to the city, which is a major urban centre and has nothing in common in terms of priorities and representation with a rural dustrcict such as ours.Changing our electorate purely so Dunedin South can achieve some nominal quota is ridiculous, and gives no weight to the nature of the area, natural boundaries and exisiting allegiances or the views and wishes of our people. An MP representing a major urban conurbation will naturally prioitise time and policy in directions which are likely to be in conflict with the needs of rural areas. Suggested solutionRedefine Dunedin South as required to properly represent the large conurbation of city, suburbs and closer dormitory towns which have a natural affinity and more common needs and priorities, rather than arbitrarily redrawing boundaries for no concrete reason. |
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| S14-003 | Karen Anderson | Objection | Boundary | |
Karen AndersonObjection
Dunedin South
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Karen AndersonI am currently part of Clutha-Southland electorate and would like it to remain so.After having spoken with other people in the Balclutha area and coming from a rural township, our issues are different from that of a city i.e. Dunedin. |
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| S14-004 | Mr Nathan Farr | Objection | Boundary | |
Mr Nathan FarrObjection
Dunedin South
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Mr Nathan FarrMy objection is to the fact that these changes clearly favour one party. The New Zealand National Party. The changes take in a large part of Clutha-Southland. And this said electorate (Clutha-Southland) is a National Safe Seat. And these changes will allow the National voter base in Dunedin South to increase and to change the number of National/Labour Party voter number in Favour of National. The changes are not fair and will favour one party of another. |
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| S14-005 | Eric Lord | Objection | Boundary | |
Eric LordObjection
Dunedin South
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Eric LordI oppose the proposed boundary changes for Dunedin South. The Otago Peninsula is and integral part of Dunedin South and is geographical separated for Dunedin North. Furthermore, Balclutha is such a distinct and geopolitically different region from Dunedin that it should not be included in Dunedin South. Furthermore, Dunedin people are being discriminated against as the population covered in both Dunedin electorates is significantly larger (6-8%) than most Auckland City electorates.Suggested solutionThere is no need to change the boundary and this will be clear if the latest Census had been done properly. In fact, no boundary changes should be made until the Census is done again. Dunedin's population (130,000 for Dunedin City alone) has grown much faster than what has been incorrectly estimated by the latest Census, which used incorrect extrapolations based on previous years' growth. This further accentuates the population difference between Dunedin and Auckland electorates. |
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| S14-006 | Mrs Donna Buxton | Objection | Boundary | |
Mrs Donna BuxtonObjection
Dunedin South
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Mrs Donna BuxtonI would like to see the boundaries of the Clutha District remain in the Clutha-Southland Electorate.As it is proposed the Clutha District will be represented by three electorates - Southland, Clutha Southland and Dunedin South. I believe in time that this would strengthen any case to amalgamate our district into other councils which will see the dissoltion of our current council and have a significant impact on the area. Balclutha and surrounding areas are a rural community and face different issues to that of a city. I also believe that we will not get the same representation in Parliament as we currently have. Finally, how absurd that a town named BalCLUTHA is not in the CLUTHA-Southland district. |
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| S14-007 | Leonard Bielski | Objection | Boundary | |
Leonard BielskiObjection
Dunedin South
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Leonard BielskiPlease provide Commission my support in the proposed changes to South Dunedin electoral boundary to include Waihola. Reason Waihola is a commuter suburb to Dunedin city. The majority of households persons here are commuters to city. And should not be included in Clutha-Southland rural type electoral. |
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| S14-008 | Mr Ian Pentecost | Objection | Boundary | |
Mr Ian PentecostObjection
Dunedin South
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Mr Ian PentecostThis proposal will radically alter the political makeup of the area.The Otago Peninsula is next to and has a long association with South Dunedin. The Otago Peninsula is not close to Dundedin North. The proposal will make South Dunedin a rural electorate. Suggested solutionEnlarge rural electorates |
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| S14-009 | Marie Crawford | Objection | Boundary | |
Marie CrawfordObjection
Dunedin South
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection does not relate to a name change
Marie CrawfordMilton and Balclutha should not be apart of Dunedin South. Dunedin South should not go this far south. Issues that arise in the city are different to those in town or in rural areas. Dunedin swings more towards labor and Clutha region aligns more with national. You can't put a townie MP in control of the country.Suggested solutionIf Clutha/Southland electorate is too big then separate them into two different electorates. |
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| S14-010 | Ms Sarah Lyon | Objection | Boundary, name | |
Ms Sarah LyonObjection
Dunedin South
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Ms Sarah LyonI object to the Clutha district being moved out of Otago and into the Southland area. We are part of Otago and this should not be changed. The ‘boundary’ should fall Clutha - Otago. How can you just decide to change an areas ‘region’ we identify as people of Otago and always have.Suggested solutionLeave Clutha in the Otago catchment |
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| S14-011 | Mr Dominic Tay | Objection | Boundary, name | |
Mr Dominic TayObjection
Dunedin South
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Mr Dominic TaySee also my comments on Dunedin North regarding communities of interest in the south Dunedin area, suggesting the transfer of Musselburgh, Andersons Bay and Tainui into Dunedin North and associated renaming.This objection provides consequential transfers into Dunedin South resulting from my suggestions regarding Dunedin North. With or without my proposed changes, the addition of the Balclutha area and loss of the Otago Peninsula area means that the name of this electorate is no longer appropriate. Suggested solutionGiven that Dunedin South as proposed is slightly below quota and is projected to lose population in 2023, I recommend either:• adding central Otago communities around Clyde, Alexandra and Roxburgh from Clutha-Southland; or • adding the balance of the Clutha District from Clutha-Southland. Either of these changes would also offset my proposed changes in Dunedin North and Clutha-Southland. With or without my proposed changes, the addition of the Balclutha area and loss of the Otago Peninsula area means that the name of this electorate is no longer appropriate. I propose the name of Dunedin South be changed to 'Taieri', 'Clutha Taieri' (preferred) or 'South Otago'. |
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| S14-012 | Logan Stadnyk | Objection | Name | |
Logan StadnykObjection
Dunedin South
This objection does not relate to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Logan StadnykThis electorate is going to be called Dunedin South. and while it does include the southern suburbs of Dunedin, it also has a significant population in the Clutha District, I think that many people in Milton, Lawrence, Balclutha and Kaitangata will be uncomfortable about the name and I think a different name would be appropriate.Suggested solutionA different name for the electorate, perhaps "Central-South Otago" or "Lower Otago" |
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| S14-601 | Matthew Gregory | Counter-Objection | Boundary, name | |
Matthew GregoryCounter-Objection
Dunedin South
Relates to objectionsS14-002, S14-009, S14-010
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Matthew GregoryI support the boundary recommendation from the commision.Suggested solutionI recommend that the name be changed to Clutha Taieri. This would more represent the area included and the seat would derive the name from the culturally significant Taieri River - The fourth longest river in New Zealand which runs the length of the seat. |
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| S14-602 | Peter Bekkers | Counter-Objection | Boundary, name | |
Peter BekkersCounter-Objection
Dunedin South
Relates to objectionsS14-002, S14-005, S14-009, S14-010
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Peter BekkersI support the boundary change recommended by the commission.Suggested solutionI recommend the seat name be changed to Clutha Taieri. The seat then would derive its name from the culturally significant Taieri River. |
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| S14-603 | Jack Meehan | Counter-Objection | Boundary, name | |
Jack MeehanCounter-Objection
Dunedin South
Relates to objectionsS14-002, S14-005, S14-009, S14-010
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Jack MeehanI support the boundary change by the commissionSuggested solutionI recommend that the name be change to Clutha Taieri which would more represent the area |
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| S14-604 | Matthew Casey | Counter-Objection | Boundary, name | |
Matthew CaseyCounter-Objection
Dunedin South
Relates to objectionsS14-002, S14-005, S14-009, S14-010
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Matthew CaseyI support the boundary changes that the commission put outSuggested solutionI think it would be good to change the name to Clutha Taieri which would derive the name from the countries 4 largest river which runs down the seat. |
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| S14-605 | Anna Pile | Counter-Objection | Boundary, name | |
Anna PileCounter-Objection
Dunedin South
Relates to objectionsS14-002, S14-005, S14-009, S14-010
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Anna PileI agree with the commissons changesSuggested solutionI also think we should change the name to Clutha Taieri which would better represent the area. |
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| S14-606 | Charlene Hunter | Counter-Objection | Boundary, name | |
Charlene HunterCounter-Objection
Dunedin South
Relates to objectionsS14-002, S14-005, S14-009, S14-010
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Charlene Hunteri agree with the commissons changesSuggested solutionI also think we should change the name to Clutha Taieri |
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| S14-607 | Bill Hodgson | Counter-Objection | Boundary, name | |
Bill HodgsonCounter-Objection
Dunedin South
Relates to objectionsS14-002, S14-005, S14-009, S14-010
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Bill Hodgsoni agree with the commissions changesSuggested solutionI also think the name should change to Clutha Taieri which would align with the area more |
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| S14-608 | Tom Bekkers | Counter-Objection | Boundary, name | |
Tom BekkersCounter-Objection
Dunedin South
Relates to objectionsS14-002, S14-005, S14-009, S14-010
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Tom Bekkersagree with the commissons changesSuggested solutionChange name to Clutha Taieri - this would derive the name from the culturally significant Taieri River which runs the length of the seat. |
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| S14-609 | Matthew Elliott | Counter-Objection | Boundary, name | |
Matthew ElliottCounter-Objection
Dunedin South
Relates to objectionsS14-002, S14-005, S14-009, S14-010
This objection relates to a boundary change
This objection relates to a name change
Matthew ElliottI agree with the commissions changesSuggested solutionI believe we should change the name to Clutha Taieri which would better represent the area |
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