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What assurances, if any, has he sought to ensure the for the new election to be held for the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board is protected from similar irregularities seen in the original election?

Answered Question 1229 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

Question

  • What assurances, if any, has he sought to ensure the for the new election to be held for the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board is protected from similar irregularities seen in the original election?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

Answer

Local elections are run by local councils. I have confidence in Auckland Council and its electoral officer to run a successful election in accordance with local electoral law.