Central Governance
Palmerston North has 3 electorate MPs in Parliament.
Palmerston North
The boundaries of the electorate of Palmerston North have changed often since the introduction of MMP. It has been previously larger than now and formerly extended over the Manawatu River into the southern suburbs. A 2007 redraw transferred the southern suburbs to Rangitikei, in return for Kelvin Grove and Milson, making Palmerston North a completely urban electorate. Currently Palmerston North is surrounded by the Rangitikei electorate. The electorate is represented (2008- ) by Iain Lees-Galloway of Labour.
Rangitīkei
The large electorate of Rangitikei extends south to Palmerston North's southern and eastern ward (Ashhurst-Fitzherbert), therefore completely surrounding the electorate of Palmerston North (the only electorate thus surrounded completely by another). The electorate formerly represented (1999-2011) by Simon Power of National, is from 2011 represented by former Manawatu District Mayor Ian McKelvie (National).
Māori electorate: Te Tai Hauāuru
This large electorate includes all of the Palmerston North area. The electorate is represented by Tariana Turia of the Māori Party.
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