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Auckland Central: Boundary changes shake election race
New boundaries and move-on orders shift Auckland Central's election dynamics.
In brief
New boundaries and move-on orders shift Auckland Central's election dynamics. Auckland Central's electorate boundary changes and move-on orders legislation create a competitive race for the seat with new candidates and voter concerns. Originally reported by RNZ.
Boundary changes
Auckland Central electorate absorbed part of Mount Albert and Grafton moved under Epsom Electorate.
Move-on orders legislation
Police gain power to move people on from city centre for disorder, begging or rough sleeping.
2023 election results
National won 33.13 percent of party votes, Green Party second with 23.97 percent.
Chlöe Swarbrick's bid
Swarbrick seeks third term as MP after winning by 4000 votes in 2023 election.
New candidates emerge
National's Candice Kinser, Labour's Naisi Chen, ACT's Antonia Modkova and Opportunity's Johan Chang enter race.
Voter concerns
Some voters criticize move-on orders as unfair targeting of rough sleepers and violence reduction.
The one thing
Auckland Central's electorate boundary changes and move-on orders legislation create a competitive race for the seat with new candidates and voter concerns.
