On 21 May 2021, Rotorua Lakes Council resolved to establish a Māori ward and then commence the representation review. Following the representation review, on 19 November 2021 the council resolved that the ideal representation arrangement for Rotorua would comprise of one mayor elected at large; one Māori ward with three seats, Te Ipu Wai Taketake; one general ward with three seats, Te Ipu Wai Auraki; four at-large seats; a Rotorua Lakes Community Board; and a Rotorua Rural Community Board.