1885 Southern Maori by-election

The 1885 Southern Maori by-election was a by-election held on 10 June 1885 in the Southern Maori electorate during the 9th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, Hori Kerei Taiaroa, when he was re-appointed to the Legislative Council.

Taiaroa has been appointed to the Legislative Council in February 1879, but in August 1880 had been disqualified over a technicality, a cause of bitterness and resentment among Māori. When appointed by Sir George Grey Taiaroa held (and continued to hold) a salaried (government) office, hence was not eligible to sit in the Council, despite having attended three sessions.[1]

The by-election was won by Tame Parata.

Results

1885 Southern Maori by-election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Tame Parata 147 42.61
Independent Henare Paratini[3] 104 30.14
Independent Hone Taare Tikao[4] 94 27.25
Majority 43 12.46
Turnout 345

References

  1. "The Legislative Council". Timaru Herald. 17 March 1882.
  2. "Election of Maori Representative". Otago Daily Times (7287). 25 June 1885. p. 4. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
  3. "The Southern Maori Election". The New Zealand Herald. XXII (7363). 25 June 1885. p. 5. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
  4. "Southern Maori Election". The Timaru Herald. XLI (3340). 11 June 1885. p. 3. Retrieved 16 January 2014.


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