Prior to 1996, Kelvin Grove was part of the Manawatu electorate. This electorate included parts of Palmerston North, east of Ruahine Street as well as Linton Camp, Turitea, Aokautere and Roslyn.
Before 1996, Kelvin Grove was situated within the Manawatu electoral district, which included portions of Palmerston North, extending eastward from Ruahine Street, along with Linton Camp, Turitea, Aokautere, and Roslyn.