• About: The Kaikōura electorate is one of 16 South Island electorates. In Māori Kaikōura means “to eat crayfish”. By area it is the fourth-largest general electorate in New Zealand. It extends from Cook Strait at the top of the South Island to the Ashley River in the south incorporating Marlborough and North Canterbury. It includes the communities of Picton Blenheim Seddon Kaikōura Cheviot Hanmer Springs Amberley and Ashley. • More Info: https://www.parliament.nz/en/mps-and-electorates/electorate-profiles/kaik%C5%8Dura-electorate-profile/