1879 Southern Maori by-election

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

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Hōri Kerei Taiaroa when he was appointed to the Legislative Council.

The by-election was won by Ihaia Tainui.

Results

The following table gives the election results:

1879 Southern Maori by-election[1][2][3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Ihaia Tainui 191 49.23
Independent Tari Wi or Toihaka 78 20.10
Independent Hori Paratene 60 15.46
Majority 113 29.12
Turnout 388

References

  1. "Southern Maori Election". The New Zealand Herald. 17 July 1879.
  2. "Southern Maori Election". Star. 16 July 1879.
  3. "Southern Maori Election". Evening Post. 17 July 1879.


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