Waitomo (New Zealand electorate)

Waitomo is a New Zealand parliamentary electorate, returning one Member of Parliament to the House of Representatives. It is a rural electorate located in the western North Island.

History and Boundaries:

The Waitomo electorate was first established for the 1928 election, replacing parts of the former Egmont and Waikato electorates. Its boundaries have been adjusted several times since then to account for population changes. Generally, the electorate has encompassed the King Country region. Significant boundary changes occurred in 1996, coinciding with the introduction of mixed-member proportional (MMP) representation. Subsequent boundary reviews have resulted in further modifications. The current boundaries, as of the most recent review, encompass areas including Te Kuiti, Ōtorohanga, and parts of the Ruapehu District.

Demographics:

Waitomo is a predominantly rural electorate with a significant Māori population. The economy is largely based on agriculture, forestry, and tourism, particularly related to the Waitomo Caves.

Political Representation:

Waitomo has historically been a stronghold for the National Party. The current Member of Parliament for Waitomo is [Insert current MP Name Here as of update date].

List of Members of Parliament:

A list of former and current members of parliament for Waitomo, including their party affiliation and years of service, can be found [link to credible source, e.g. Parliament website or relevant wikipedia page, would be inserted here if this was a real wiki entry].