Te Tai Tonga | |
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![]() New Zealand House of Representatives | |
![]() Location of Te Tai Tonga within New Zealand (including the Chatham Islands) | |
Member(s) | |
MP | Tākuta Ferris |
Party | Māori |
Geography | |
Region(s) | South Island Chatham Islands |
Largest settlement | Christchurch |
History | |
Created | 1996 |
Named after | Māori term meaning "South Coast" |
Te Tai Tonga (lit. 'The South Coast') is a Māori electorate of the New Zealand House of Representatives. It was created in 1996. It covers the entire South Island, as well as the Chatham Islands and Stewart Island.