Proposed electorate boundary changes will see parts of Papanui change from Christchurch Central to Ilam, and Redwood will mostly change from Christchurch Central to Christchurch East.
The Representation Commission is proposing the changes as part of a nationwide review of electorate boundaries, driven by the need to ensure each electorate has about the same number of residents. The proposed changes are open for public feedback until 27 April 2025.
Final electorate boundaries will be released in August this year, following a public hearings process, and will apply from the 2026 General Election. This process does not affect ward and constituency boundaries for this years local government elections.
For more information and an online feedback form, head to:
https://vote.nz/boundary-review/about/2025