A representation review of Dunedin's local government has dropped the last of the city's ward system, but kept its six community boards.
The end of the ward system means all voters will be able to vote for all councillors.
In the past the city was split into Central, Waikouaiti Coast-Chalmers and Mosgiel-Taieri wards.
Central had 11 councillors, Mosgiel Taieri two, and Waikouaiti Coast one.
Some residents objected to only being able to vote for one or two councillors.
The Local Government Commission announced its decision on the review this morning, ruling the number of councillors would remain at 14.
Each community board would have six members, and one councillor appointed to the board by the council.
Councils are required by law to undertake a representation review every six years.
