1879 Eastern Maori by-election

The 1879 Eastern Maori by-election was a by-election held on 7 July in the Eastern Maori electorate during the 6th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the death on 24 February of the incumbent MP Karaitiana Takamoana.

The by-election was won by Henare Tomoana.

Henare Matua was seen by some as the "Government candidate" and a leader of the "Repudiation" faction. [1] [2]

Results

The following table gives the election results:

1879 Eastern Maori by-election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Henare Tomoana 652 37.84
Independent Henare Matua 583 33.84
Independent Hans Tapsell 429 24.90
Independent Henare Te Pukuatua 59 3.42
Majority 69 4.00
Turnout 1723

References

  1. "Eastern Maori Election". Waka Maori. 19 July 1879.
  2. "Eastern Maori Election". New Zealand Times. 15 July 1879.



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