What the official record says
This Act is the Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Act . come into force on 1 April 2025. come into force on 12 October 2025. come into force on the day after Royal assent. amend the Local Electoral Act 2001. In section 5(1), definition of , replace with . In section 5(1), definition of , paragraph (b), replace with . Replace section 9(7) with: The result of any referendum conducted as a consequence of a direction under this section is not binding on the local authority unless it resolves otherwise or any enactment provides otherwise. After section 19Z(2), insert: The powers in subsections (1) and (2) to resolve to establish Māori wards and Māori constituencies for electoral purposes include the powers to disestablish them. The requi