With one electorate set for the chop, could Epsom’s days be numbered?

The North Island will lose one electorate for the 2026 election due to population growth discrepancies, with Epsom being a likely candidate for abolition. Epsom currently falls below the minimum population threshold, requiring an additional 5,162 people to meet the required number of constituents. The Representation Commission will redraw electoral boundaries to ensure equal population distribution among electorates, potentially leading to Epsom’s elimination.

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