For first-time voters, or people new to an area, it can sometimes be confusing as to what electorate you're actually in.

The unusual, and arguably unintuitive, shapes of some electoral boundaries means you may not actually be able to vote for the candidate you want.

As the Bay's most-read newspaper The Weekend Sun covers no less than six electorates, including the Maori seat of Waiariki.

For Katikati and Waihi Beach readers, you'll be voting in the Coromandel electorate – even though you're part of the Western Bay of Plenty. Your incumbent MP is National's Scott Simpson.

For others in the Western Bay, if you live east of the Wainui River, you're in the Bay of Plenty electorate. Papamoa, Welcome Bay, Matapihi, and Maungatapu residents might feel like they're part of Tauranga, but they too will find themselves voting in the Bay of Plenty electorate. Your incumbent MP is National's Todd Muller.

However, not all of the remaining Western Bay is in the same electorate: Te Puke residents will be casting their vote in the Rotorua electorate. Your incumbent MP is National's Todd McClay.

Rural readers who live east of the Kaituna River are likely part of the East Coast electorate. Your incumbent MP is National's Anne Tolley.

Remaining readers who live in suburban Tauranga should consider themselves part of the Tauranga electorate. Your incumbent MP is National's Simon Bridges.

Finally, readers on the Maori roll should all find themselves in the Waiariki electorate, currently held by Maori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell.

To find out exactly where your place of residence sits within the electoral boundaries visit www.elections.org.nz/voters/find-my-electorate