Kenepuru (electorate)
Electoral district in Wellington, New Zealand
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Kenepuru will be a future parliamentary electorate used for the first time in the 2026 New Zealand general election.[1] It is focused on northern Wellington and southern Porirua.[2][3]
| Kenepuru | |
|---|---|
| Single-member general constituency for the New Zealand House of Representatives | |
| |
| Formation | 2026 |
| Region | Wellington |
| Character | Urban |
| Term | 3 years |
| Member for Kenepuru | |
Population centres
The Kenepuru electorate is centered on the Kenepuru suburb of Porirua. It reaches north through Porirua city centre to Onepoto and Titahi Bay in the west and Papakōwhai and Ascot Park in the east. Facing south, the electorate encompasses the major Wellington suburbs of Tawa and Johnsonville, as well as the rural community of Ohariu.[4]
History
The 2025 boundary review required a reduction in North Island electorates by one to reflect nationwide population shifts. The three Wellington City electorates (Rongotai, Wellington Central and Ōhāriu) were all underpopulated. All were abolished with flow-on effects for the wider region. The Mana electorate centred on Porirua was also abolished, with its population divided between Kenepuru and Kapiti.[5]
Election results
2026 election
The next election will be held on 7 November 2026. Candidates for Kenepuru are listed at Candidates in the 2026 New Zealand general election by electorate § Kenepuru. Official results will be available after 27 November 2026.[6]
