The Representation Commission is the independent body that reviews the boundaries and names of electorates.
A boundary review took place in 2025 to set the boundaries for the 2026 General Election.
Public officials and government and opposition appointees make up the Representation Commission. Usually a current or retired judge chairs the Commission.
The members of the Representation Commission are:
- Chair
- Surveyor-General
- Government Statistician
- Chief Electoral Officer
- Local Government Commission Chair
- Government representative
- Opposition representative
When considering the Māori electorate boundaries, the Commission also includes:
- Chief Executive, Te Puni Kōkiri
- Government Māori representative
- Opposition Māori representative