Representation Proposal to be Re-considered

The Council is holding an extraordinary meeting next week to re-consider the Initial Proposal for formal consultation for the District’s Representation Review.

Council Chief Executive, Waid Crockett says the reason they are doing this is because the Council has obtained updated 2020 population figures from Statistics New Zealand and the compliance variation thresholds presented at the first meeting needed to be reported in a specific manner to satisfy the Local Electoral Act 2001.

“Representation Reviews don’t happen very often and there are very specific legislative requirements to be met so it’s important that Councillors are provided with the most up-to date information so they can make an informed decision.

The second extra-ordinary meeting is being held at 1pm on Wednesday 4 August at the Council Chambers in Hāwera.