New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses , and numerous Islands of New Zealand, most notably Stewart Island/Rakiura and the Chatham Islands.... Parliamentary electorate
New Zealand electorates
In New Zealand, an electorate is a constituency for New Zealand Parliament elections. In more informal discussion, electorates are often called seats.... .
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses , and numerous Islands of New Zealand, most notably Stewart Island/Rakiura and the Chatham Islands.... Parliamentary electorate
New Zealand electorates
In New Zealand, an electorate is a constituency for New Zealand Parliament elections. In more informal discussion, electorates are often called seats.... .
Population Centres
History
The electorate existed only from 1978 to 1984: it replaced the Franklin electorate in 1978, but the name was changed back to Franklin in 1984.
Rangiriri was represented for the six years of its existence by future National minister Bill Birch
Bill Birch
Sir William Francis Birch, New Zealand Order of Merit , usually known as Bill Birch, is a former New Zealand politician. He served as Minister of Finance for several years in the Fourth National Government of New Zealand.... .
Sir William Francis Birch, New Zealand Order of Merit , usually known as Bill Birch, is a former New Zealand politician. He served as Minister of Finance for several years in the Fourth National Government of New Zealand.... (National
New Zealand National Party
The New Zealand National Party is the largest party in the New Zealand House of Representatives and in November 2008 formed a minority government with support from three minor parties.... )
