Ilam (New Zealand electorate)

Ilam is a New Zealand parliamentary electorate, located in the western suburbs of Christchurch. It is named after Ilam, a suburb within the electorate that is itself named after Ilam, a historic homestead now located on the grounds of the University of Canterbury.

The electorate was first formed for the 1962 election. Historically, Ilam has been a safe National Party seat, typically held by conservative politicians. Its boundaries have shifted over the years due to population changes, but it has consistently remained within the western Christchurch area. The current boundaries include the suburbs of Ilam, Avonhead, Burnside, Bishopdale, and parts of Fendalton.

The Member of Parliament for Ilam is currently [Insert Current MP Name and Party Here. Note: This answer cannot be updated in real-time, so this placeholder is necessary.].

Ilam is considered a bellwether electorate, reflecting the overall voting trends of New Zealand. While historically a safe National seat, it has shown increasing sensitivity to national swings in recent elections. The demographics of the electorate are generally considered to be relatively affluent and well-educated.

Notable former Members of Parliament for Ilam include [Insert Notable Former MPs Here, If Any].