The Māori electoral population and the general electoral population, which is calculated as the population from the last census minus the Māori electoral population, is calculated by the Government Statistician. The Government Statistician then uses those calculations to determine how many Māori and general electorates there should be for the following two general elections. This information is then provided to the independent Representation Commission to conduct a boundary review, which takes place every five or six years. During the boundary review, the Representation Commission considers the Government Statistician's report alongside other factors such as existing boundaries, community interests, and public submissions. While the new date for calculation of the Māori electoral population necessitates some minor amendments to reserve provisions of the Electoral Act—in particular, section 35 relating to boundary reviews—the intention of these provisions is retained.