Representation review: option 4

Single member wards with 11 councillors from 11 wards and 1 Māori ward councillor.

Advantages

• More equitable model as both general and Māori electors would vote for one councillor.
• More geographic representation of communities of interest than other options.
• More easily understood system than other options. Direct relationship with electors and ward councillor.
• This arrangement may address the previous Council’s challenges.
• Potential for lower costs for general ward candidates than other options.
• Increase in the number of councillors from 10 to 12 provides greater representation of communities of interest and a more effective council.

Disadvantages

• Electors are only able to vote for 1 out of 12 councillors.
• Does not identify and represent city-wide communities of interest.
• Potential for perception that the ward member represents their ward only.
• Less potential for electing a more diverse group of councillors than other options.
• Larger number of councillors can be seen as creating more potential for disharmony and conflict.

Ward maps

Option 4: Single member wards model (8mb pdf)

Arataki (5mb pdf) Bethlehem (7mb pdf) Matua (5mb pdf) Mauao (6mb pdf) 
Ōtūmoetai (6.6mb pdf) Papamoa (6mb pdf) Pyes Pā(7mb pdf) Tauriko (8mb pdf)
Te Papa (6.2mb pdf) Wairakei (6mb pdf) Welcome Bay (7mb pdf) 

Compliance