Taupo (NZ electorate)

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Taupo is a New Zealand electorate, in the Central North Island, which includes the places of: Acacia Bay; Arapuni; Hikumutu; Kaitieke; Kakahi; Kinloch; Kuratau; Lichfield; Mangakino; Marotiri; Mihi; National Park; Ngakonui; Ngapuke; Ohakune; Okoroire; Omori; Orautoha; Owhango; Puketurua; Putaruru; Raetihi; Rangitaiki; Taupo; Tihoi; Tirohanga; Tokaanu; Tokoroa; Turangi; Wairakei; Waitahanui; Waotu; Whakamaru and Whakapapa Village.

The seat is normally regarded as a safe Labour Party seat, and is currently held by the Hon. Mark Burton.

[edit] History

The electorate was formed in 1996, after the introduction of the MMP electoral system.

[edit] Election results

Election Winner
1996 election Mark Burton (Labour)
1999 election Mark Burton (Labour)
2002 election Mark Burton (Labour)
2005 election Mark Burton (Labour)

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