1909 Northern Maori by-election

The 1909 Northern Maori by-election was a by-election during the 17th New Zealand Parliament. The election was held on 20 March 1909.

The seat of Northern Maori became vacant following the death of the sitting member Hone Heke Ngapua on 9 February.

The by-election was won by Te Rangi Hiroa.

Both Hone Heke Ngapua and Te Rangi Hiroa were Liberal Party MPs, and part of the Liberal Government.

Results

The following table gives the election results:

1909 Northern Maori by-election[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Te Rangi Hiroa 1,452 71.60
Independent Kaka Porowini 296 14.60
Independent Herepita Rapihana 280 13.81
Independent Hone Hapa 199 9.81
Independent Hone Wi Kaitaia 173 8.53
Independent Hetaraka Himi Hare 93 4.59
Independent Te Riri Maihi Kawiti 74 3.65
Independent Papa Uroroa 52 2.56
Independent Reihana Netana 25 1.23
Turnout 2028
Majority 1156 57.00

References
  1. "Northerrn Maori Election". The New Zealand Herald. 22 March 1909.
  2. "Northern Maori Election". Manawatu Herald. 23 March 1909.


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