Talk:Porirua City Council

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Ward changes

The "Composition" section could have a separate subsection "History". There may have been changes before 1973. Following the 1973 expansion, there were two new councillors from the former Taupo Riding, including Ken Gray, and one from the Pukerua Bay Riding. There were subsequent changes to ward boundaries, but I don't at present know where to look for the details. The creation of the Maori ward deserves at least a separate sentence. Robin Patterson (talk) 22:27, 28 April 2024 (UTC) (employee from 1973 till 1991)[reply]

@Robin Patterson Feel absolutely free to go ahead and make any changes you think may be necessary! Someone else might know, but if you aren't able to find those details I probably won't know where to find them either. Cheers -Radicuil (talk) 00:35, 29 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

OK, starting. https://poriruacity.govt.nz/your-council/getting-involved/archived-public-consultations/representation-review-2021/ has details of the three wards (two general and one Māori) fixed for the 2022 elections. https://poriruacity.govt.nz/your-council/mayor-councillors/elections-2025/learn-ako/know-the-poll/ notes that (in response to a central government requirement) there will be a poll as part of the 2025 elections, to determine whether the Māori ward should remain for the 2028 and 2031 elections. (Earlier history looks as if it will need a specific enquiry.) Robin Patterson (talk) 01:52, 9 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]