Local and Central Government Representation
- Aokautere is a part of the Ashhurst-Fitzherbert Ward in the Palmerston North City Council. It shares this with other suburbs; Linton and Turitea.
- Prior to 1996, Aokautere was part of the Manawatu electorate. However, due to the reformation of the electoral system from FPP to MMP, the electorate of Palmerston North's boundaries were redrawn to include Aokautere.
- Palmerston North's electorate boundaries were redrawn in 2007 and Aokautere was shifted to the Rangitikei electorate. Rangitikei as of 2012 is represented by National MP Ian McKelvie, nominated to replace Simon Power who retired from politics. McKelvie was elected in 2011.
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