The Mahia electorate was created in 1996 for the first MMP election. Located on the

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, it existed for one term only.

Population centres

The 1996 election was notable for the significant change of electorate boundaries, based on the provisions of the Electoral Act 1993. Because of the introduction of the

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(MMP) electoral system, the number of electorates had to be reduced, leading to significant changes. More than half of the electorates contested in 1996 were newly constituted, and most of the remainder had seen significant boundary changes. In total, 73 electorates were abolished, 29 electorates were newly created (including Mahia), and 10 electorates were recreated, giving a net loss of 34 electorates. Mahia comprised all of the electorate and parts of , , and electorates.

History

Mahia only existed as such for one term and was represented by

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, who had previously represented Gisborne. For the the electorate's boundaries were redrawn as , which Janet Mackey contested and won in 1999 and in the until retiring at the .

Members of Parliament

Key

Election results

1996 election

References

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