New Lynn is a residential suburb in Auckland, New Zealand. It has 5859 occupied dwellings and a population of 16,461 (2013 census). The population has seen a 17 per cent (2,400 people) increase since 2001.
New Lynn is located towards the west of the Auckland urban area, 10 kilometres to the southwest of the Auckland city centre. The former boundary between Waitakere City and Auckland City lay at the eastern edge of the suburb. Suburbs surrounding New Lynn include Blockhouse Bay, Avondale, Titirangi and Green Bay.
New Lynn is located at a narrowing of the Auckland isthmus, and one of the two narrowest points joining the Northland Peninsula to the rest of the North Island (the other is at Otahuhu, to the southeast). At this point, between the Whau River (an estuarial arm of the Waitemata Harbour) in the north and Blockhouse Bay in the south, the island is a mere 2800 metres wide.
The town centre is undergoing a transformation as part of the Auckland City brownfield redevelopment programme, but currently remains dominated by a suburban mall, LynnMall. In the town centre one of Auckland's main public transit interchanges links west Auckland with other parts of the city by rail and bus. At the southern end of the suburb is one of Auckland's best known golf courses, Titirangi Golf Club.
New Lynn was first formed for the 1963 election. It has always been held by members of the Labour Party. The electorate's first representative was Rex Mason, who had been an MP since 1926 and who retired at the end of the term. Mason was succeeded by Jonathan Hunt, who held the electorate for the next 30 years until he contested the Tamaki electorate in the 1996 election instead.Phil Goff became the representative in New Lynn in 1996.
The electorate was abolished in 1999 and Goff successfully stood in Mount Roskill. Titirangi replaced New Lynn in 1999 when population changes in Auckland lead to the creation of Mount Roskill, and Titirangi was won by David Cunliffe. Three years later, population growth in north Auckland led to the creation of Helensville. The flow-on effect of this was to pull Titirangi eastwards, resulting in the reclamation of its former name for the 2002 election. Since then, Cunliffe has represented the New Lynn electorate.
New Zealand (/njuːˈziːlənd/new-ZEE-lənd, Māori:Aotearoa[aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses – that of the North Island, or Te Ika-a-Māui, and the South Island, or Te Waipounamu – and numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long isolation, New Zealand developed a distinctive biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
Somewhere between 1250 and 1300 CE, Polynesians settled in the islands that were to become New Zealand, and developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer, became the first European to sight New Zealand. In 1840, representatives of the British Crown and Māori Chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi, making New Zealand a British colony. Today, the majority of New Zealand's population of 4.5 million is of European descent; the indigenous Māori are the largest minority, followed by Asians and Pacific Islanders. Reflecting this, New Zealand's culture is mainly derived from Māori and early British settlers, with recent broadening arising from increased immigration. The official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language, with English predominant.
The 2011 Rugby World Cup was the seventh Rugby World Cup, a quadrennial international rugby union competition inaugurated in 1987. The International Rugby Board (IRB) selected New Zealand as the host country in preference to Japan and South Africa at a meeting in Dublin on 17 November 2005. The tournament was won by New Zealand, who defeated France 8–7 in the final. The defending champions, South Africa, were eliminated by Australia 11–9 in the quarter-finals. The result marked the third time that the tournament was won by the country that hosted the event (following New Zealand in 1987 and South Africa in 1995).
It was the largest sporting event ever held in New Zealand, eclipsing the 1987 Rugby World Cup, 1990 Commonwealth Games, 1992 Cricket World Cup and the 2003 America's Cup. Overseas visitors to New Zealand for the event totalled 133,000, more than the 95,000 that the organisers expected. However, there was a drop in non-event visitors, meaning the net increase in visitors over the previous year was less than 80,000.
NZLoyal Candidate Announcement - Steve Oliver for New Lynn
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New Lynn Electorate and Pinoys Go National Celebrate New National MP
Paulo Garcia, newest MP and first from Filipino Descent, was celebrated by the Filipino Community
published: 21 Jun 2019
Firearms and your democratic rights.
New Lynn Candidate and New Conservative Spokesperson on Firearms Victoria O'Brien talking on how a vote for us will preserve your democratic rights with firearms.
Victoria is passionate about democracy, free speech and property rights. She loves the NZ way of life and embraces its diversity and freedoms. Her childhood in Asia and subsequent travels to other countries, including a few years living in Australia, have made her very appreciative of NZ and the need to protect its uniqueness.
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published: 17 Oct 2019
David Cunliffe makes valedicatory speech in parliament
Former Labour party leader David Cunliffe is making his valedicatory speech in Parliament. The MP for New Lynn is leaving take up a job with a management consultancy firm.
published: 11 Apr 2017
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Jacinda Ardern claims landslide victory in New Zealand elections
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her centre-left Labour Party won a mandate in Saturday's general election to lead the country for a second term and accelerate its response to Covid-19.
Ms Ardern told supporters after her landslide victory, "New Zealand has shown the Labour Party its greatest support in almost 50 years."
"We will not take your support for granted. And I can promise you we will be a party that governs for every New Zealander," she said.
Voters rewarded Ardern's centre-left Labour for its decisive response to Covid-19. Labour was on track to win 64 of the 120 seats in the country's unicameral parliament, the highest by any party since New Zealand adopted a proportional voting system in 1996.
If Labour wins more than half the seats, Ardern could form the f...
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National's Lisa Whyte & New Conservative's Victoria O'Brien discuss the merits of their parties.
Will the reorganization of the New Lynn electorate help National? What are the issues facing the New Lynn electorate? National's Lisa Whyte and New Conservative's Victoria O'Brien in conversation with Roy Kaunds.
published: 16 Oct 2020
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New Zealand general election, 2014
The 2014 New Zealand general election took place on Saturday 20 September 2014 to determine the membership of the 51st New Zealand Parliament.
Voters elected 121 members to the House of Representatives of New Zealand, with 71 from single-member electorates (an increase from 70 in 2011) and 50 from party lists. Since 1996, New Zealand has used the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system, giving voters two votes: one for a political party and one for their local electorate MP. The party vote decides how many seats each party gets in the new Parliament; a party is entitled to a share of the seats if it receives 5% of the party vote or wins an electorate. Normally, the House has 120 seats but extra seats may be added where there is an overhang, caused by a party winning more electorates ...
We are excited to announce that Steve Oliver is standing for candidacy in the New Lynn electorate as part of New Zealand Loyal.
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We are excited to announce that Steve Oliver is standing for candidacy in the New Lynn electorate as part of New Zealand Loyal.
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Our previous interviews with Steve - https://freenz.substack.com/p/steve-oliver-of-oliver-mma-based
We are excited to announce that Steve Oliver is standing for candidacy in the New Lynn electorate as part of New Zealand Loyal.
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.oliverNewLynnLOYAL
Our previous interviews with Steve - https://freenz.substack.com/p/steve-oliver-of-oliver-mma-based
New Lynn Candidate and New Conservative Spokesperson on Firearms Victoria O'Brien talking on how a vote for us will preserve your democratic rights with firearm...
New Lynn Candidate and New Conservative Spokesperson on Firearms Victoria O'Brien talking on how a vote for us will preserve your democratic rights with firearms.
Victoria is passionate about democracy, free speech and property rights. She loves the NZ way of life and embraces its diversity and freedoms. Her childhood in Asia and subsequent travels to other countries, including a few years living in Australia, have made her very appreciative of NZ and the need to protect its uniqueness.
https://www.newconservative.org.nz/victoria-obrien-new-lynn
New Lynn Candidate and New Conservative Spokesperson on Firearms Victoria O'Brien talking on how a vote for us will preserve your democratic rights with firearms.
Victoria is passionate about democracy, free speech and property rights. She loves the NZ way of life and embraces its diversity and freedoms. Her childhood in Asia and subsequent travels to other countries, including a few years living in Australia, have made her very appreciative of NZ and the need to protect its uniqueness.
https://www.newconservative.org.nz/victoria-obrien-new-lynn
Former Labour party leader David Cunliffe is making his valedicatory speech in Parliament. The MP for New Lynn is leaving take up a job with a management consul...
Former Labour party leader David Cunliffe is making his valedicatory speech in Parliament. The MP for New Lynn is leaving take up a job with a management consultancy firm.
Former Labour party leader David Cunliffe is making his valedicatory speech in Parliament. The MP for New Lynn is leaving take up a job with a management consultancy firm.
Labour announces party list for election 2023
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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her centre-left Labour Party won a mandate in Saturday's general election to lead the country for a second term...
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her centre-left Labour Party won a mandate in Saturday's general election to lead the country for a second term and accelerate its response to Covid-19.
Ms Ardern told supporters after her landslide victory, "New Zealand has shown the Labour Party its greatest support in almost 50 years."
"We will not take your support for granted. And I can promise you we will be a party that governs for every New Zealander," she said.
Voters rewarded Ardern's centre-left Labour for its decisive response to Covid-19. Labour was on track to win 64 of the 120 seats in the country's unicameral parliament, the highest by any party since New Zealand adopted a proportional voting system in 1996.
If Labour wins more than half the seats, Ardern could form the first single-party government under the current system.
The mandate means Ardern, 40, could form the first single-party government in decades, and face the challenge of delivering on the progressive transformation she promised but failed to deliver in her first term, where Labour shared power with a nationalist party.
"This is a historic shift," said political commentator Bryce Edwards of Victoria University in Wellington, describing the vote as one of the biggest swings in New Zealand's electoral history in 80 years.
Ms Ardern came out of her home in Auckland, waved and hugged gathered supporters. Opposition National Party leader Judith Collins said she had called the prime minister to congratulate her for an "outstanding result".
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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her centre-left Labour Party won a mandate in Saturday's general election to lead the country for a second term and accelerate its response to Covid-19.
Ms Ardern told supporters after her landslide victory, "New Zealand has shown the Labour Party its greatest support in almost 50 years."
"We will not take your support for granted. And I can promise you we will be a party that governs for every New Zealander," she said.
Voters rewarded Ardern's centre-left Labour for its decisive response to Covid-19. Labour was on track to win 64 of the 120 seats in the country's unicameral parliament, the highest by any party since New Zealand adopted a proportional voting system in 1996.
If Labour wins more than half the seats, Ardern could form the first single-party government under the current system.
The mandate means Ardern, 40, could form the first single-party government in decades, and face the challenge of delivering on the progressive transformation she promised but failed to deliver in her first term, where Labour shared power with a nationalist party.
"This is a historic shift," said political commentator Bryce Edwards of Victoria University in Wellington, describing the vote as one of the biggest swings in New Zealand's electoral history in 80 years.
Ms Ardern came out of her home in Auckland, waved and hugged gathered supporters. Opposition National Party leader Judith Collins said she had called the prime minister to congratulate her for an "outstanding result".
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Will the reorganization of the New Lynn electorate help National? What are the issues facing the New Lynn electorate? National's Lisa Whyte and New Conservative...
Will the reorganization of the New Lynn electorate help National? What are the issues facing the New Lynn electorate? National's Lisa Whyte and New Conservative's Victoria O'Brien in conversation with Roy Kaunds.
Will the reorganization of the New Lynn electorate help National? What are the issues facing the New Lynn electorate? National's Lisa Whyte and New Conservative's Victoria O'Brien in conversation with Roy Kaunds.
2017-05-03 - Government notice of motion No 3- That no writ be issued for a by-election in the New Lynn Electoral District- Government Motion
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The 2014 New Zealand general election took place on Saturday 20 September 2014 to determine the membership of the 51st New Zealand Parliament.
Voters elected 12...
The 2014 New Zealand general election took place on Saturday 20 September 2014 to determine the membership of the 51st New Zealand Parliament.
Voters elected 121 members to the House of Representatives of New Zealand, with 71 from single-member electorates (an increase from 70 in 2011) and 50 from party lists. Since 1996, New Zealand has used the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system, giving voters two votes: one for a political party and one for their local electorate MP. The party vote decides how many seats each party gets in the new Parliament; a party is entitled to a share of the seats if it receives 5% of the party vote or wins an electorate. Normally, the House has 120 seats but extra seats may be added where there is an overhang, caused by a party winning more electorates than seats it is entitled to. The one-seat overhang from the 50th Parliament will remain for the 51st Parliament, after United Future won one electorate when their 0.22% party vote did not entitle them to any seats.
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The 2014 New Zealand general election took place on Saturday 20 September 2014 to determine the membership of the 51st New Zealand Parliament.
Voters elected 121 members to the House of Representatives of New Zealand, with 71 from single-member electorates (an increase from 70 in 2011) and 50 from party lists. Since 1996, New Zealand has used the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system, giving voters two votes: one for a political party and one for their local electorate MP. The party vote decides how many seats each party gets in the new Parliament; a party is entitled to a share of the seats if it receives 5% of the party vote or wins an electorate. Normally, the House has 120 seats but extra seats may be added where there is an overhang, caused by a party winning more electorates than seats it is entitled to. The one-seat overhang from the 50th Parliament will remain for the 51st Parliament, after United Future won one electorate when their 0.22% party vote did not entitle them to any seats.
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We are excited to announce that Steve Oliver is standing for candidacy in the New Lynn electorate as part of New Zealand Loyal.
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.oliverNewLynnLOYAL
Our previous interviews with Steve - https://freenz.substack.com/p/steve-oliver-of-oliver-mma-based
New Lynn Candidate and New Conservative Spokesperson on Firearms Victoria O'Brien talking on how a vote for us will preserve your democratic rights with firearms.
Victoria is passionate about democracy, free speech and property rights. She loves the NZ way of life and embraces its diversity and freedoms. Her childhood in Asia and subsequent travels to other countries, including a few years living in Australia, have made her very appreciative of NZ and the need to protect its uniqueness.
https://www.newconservative.org.nz/victoria-obrien-new-lynn
Former Labour party leader David Cunliffe is making his valedicatory speech in Parliament. The MP for New Lynn is leaving take up a job with a management consultancy firm.
Labour announces party list for election 2023
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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her centre-left Labour Party won a mandate in Saturday's general election to lead the country for a second term and accelerate its response to Covid-19.
Ms Ardern told supporters after her landslide victory, "New Zealand has shown the Labour Party its greatest support in almost 50 years."
"We will not take your support for granted. And I can promise you we will be a party that governs for every New Zealander," she said.
Voters rewarded Ardern's centre-left Labour for its decisive response to Covid-19. Labour was on track to win 64 of the 120 seats in the country's unicameral parliament, the highest by any party since New Zealand adopted a proportional voting system in 1996.
If Labour wins more than half the seats, Ardern could form the first single-party government under the current system.
The mandate means Ardern, 40, could form the first single-party government in decades, and face the challenge of delivering on the progressive transformation she promised but failed to deliver in her first term, where Labour shared power with a nationalist party.
"This is a historic shift," said political commentator Bryce Edwards of Victoria University in Wellington, describing the vote as one of the biggest swings in New Zealand's electoral history in 80 years.
Ms Ardern came out of her home in Auckland, waved and hugged gathered supporters. Opposition National Party leader Judith Collins said she had called the prime minister to congratulate her for an "outstanding result".
Read more: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/10/17/jacinda-ardern-claims-victory-new-zealand-elections/
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Will the reorganization of the New Lynn electorate help National? What are the issues facing the New Lynn electorate? National's Lisa Whyte and New Conservative's Victoria O'Brien in conversation with Roy Kaunds.
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The 2014 New Zealand general election took place on Saturday 20 September 2014 to determine the membership of the 51st New Zealand Parliament.
Voters elected 121 members to the House of Representatives of New Zealand, with 71 from single-member electorates (an increase from 70 in 2011) and 50 from party lists. Since 1996, New Zealand has used the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system, giving voters two votes: one for a political party and one for their local electorate MP. The party vote decides how many seats each party gets in the new Parliament; a party is entitled to a share of the seats if it receives 5% of the party vote or wins an electorate. Normally, the House has 120 seats but extra seats may be added where there is an overhang, caused by a party winning more electorates than seats it is entitled to. The one-seat overhang from the 50th Parliament will remain for the 51st Parliament, after United Future won one electorate when their 0.22% party vote did not entitle them to any seats.
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New Lynn is a residential suburb in Auckland, New Zealand. It has 5859 occupied dwellings and a population of 16,461 (2013 census). The population has seen a 17 per cent (2,400 people) increase since 2001.
New Lynn is located towards the west of the Auckland urban area, 10 kilometres to the southwest of the Auckland city centre. The former boundary between Waitakere City and Auckland City lay at the eastern edge of the suburb. Suburbs surrounding New Lynn include Blockhouse Bay, Avondale, Titirangi and Green Bay.
New Lynn is located at a narrowing of the Auckland isthmus, and one of the two narrowest points joining the Northland Peninsula to the rest of the North Island (the other is at Otahuhu, to the southeast). At this point, between the Whau River (an estuarial arm of the Waitemata Harbour) in the north and Blockhouse Bay in the south, the island is a mere 2800 metres wide.
The town centre is undergoing a transformation as part of the Auckland City brownfield redevelopment programme, but currently remains dominated by a suburban mall, LynnMall. In the town centre one of Auckland's main public transit interchanges links west Auckland with other parts of the city by rail and bus. At the southern end of the suburb is one of Auckland's best known golf courses, Titirangi Golf Club.