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

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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

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  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.