Whanganui (New Zealand electorate)
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Whanganui (known as Wanganui until 1996) is a New Zealand parliamentary electorate. It was first established in 1860 for the 3rd Parliament and has existed continuously since then.
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Whanganui | |
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Single-member constituency for the New Zealand House of Representatives | |
Region | Manawatū-Whanganui and Taranaki |
Major settlements | Hāwera, Whanganui |
Current constituency | |
Created | 1860 |
Current MP | Carl Bates |
Party | National |
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It is held by Carl Bates of the National Party, who won it in the 2023 general election.